CCUSA receives $1 million grant to help fire-devastated communities
Feb 14, 2021 catholic news service
A home in Napa, Calif., is destroyed by a wildfire in this illustration photo. Catholic Charities USA received a $1 million grant Feb. 11, 2021, that will enable aid to be delivered over the next 12 to 18 months to provide assistance to people burned out of their homes in Colorado, California, Oregon and Washington. (Credit: Jim Urquhart/Reuters via CNS.)
A $1 million grant will allow 10 Catholic Charities agencies in four wildfire-stricken Western states to provide assistance to people burned out of their homes.
CLEVELAND A $1 million grant will allow 10 Catholic Charities agencies in four wildfire-stricken Western states to provide assistance to people burned out of their homes.
Catholic agency gets $1 million grant to help fire-devastated cities
Residents embrace near the remains of destroyed homes Oct. 9 after wildfires in Santa Rosa, Calif. (CNS photo/John G. Mabanglo, EPA)
By Dennis Sadowski • Catholic News Service • Posted February 12, 2021
(CNS) A $1 million grant will allow 10 Catholic Charities agencies in four wildfire-stricken Western states to provide assistance to people burned out of their homes.
The grant to Catholic Charities USA from the Center for Disaster Philanthropy will enable aid to be delivered over the next 12 to 18 months in Colorado, California, Oregon and Washington.
“It was natural for us to go to Catholic Charities given their expertise in disaster case management and given their multistate presence as well as their deep, deep understanding of local communities and the individuals in those communities,” Regine Webster, center vice president, told Catholic News Service Feb. 11.
Central Colorado Housingâs Home Repair program can upgrade windows, add insulation, repair or replace furnaces and replace doors.
With the sometimes extreme cold weather and heating costs on the rise, these upgrades/repairs will quickly pay for themselves.Â
The program can address other homeowner concerns such as plumbing problems, electrical problems and fire mitigation (tree trimming) to name a few.
Construction supervision is provided at no cost and payment assistance is available to homeowners who qualify.
To qualify for the program, applicants must:Â
⢠Own and occupy the home.
⢠Meet income guidelines. Example: The income limit/maximum for a family of four is $56,800 in Custer, Fremont and Lake Counties, $57,050 in Chaffee County, $78,500 in Park County and $65,450 in Teller County.
Corey Almond, Vice President Adult and Immigrant Services, shows off the new Marian House Marketplace food pantry at the Marian House Kitchen in Colorado Springs on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. The food pantry opens on Monday and will provided clients with a monthly food box. The pantry is stocked with shelf-stable food, fresh fruits and vegetables, refrigerated options, bakery items, personal and household products and a variety of nutritious options. (Chancey Bush/ The Gazette)
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John Shearer, formerly chief operating officer, succeeds Olson as CEO.
“Keith has been a mentor and a friend for over 40 years,” said Mark Romer, chairman of the 4Rivers board. “Under his leadership, defined by his endless enthusiasm and genuine love for both the company and the employees, 4Rivers has become a preeminent John Deere dealership.”
Olson continues as a partner and member of the company board.
John Shearer, CEO of 4Rivers Equipment. Courtesy 4Rivers.
Olson joined the Romer-Young group as the Colorado Springs dealership manager known then as Central Colorado Equipment. In 1988 three Romer construction dealerships, Southern Colorado Equipment, Central Colorado Equipment, and Larimer Equipment, combined into Colorado Machinery. Olson was a part of a three-person team that led the companies.