Wayne County Foundation Awards $196K in Grants

The 2018 Challenge Match was the biggest of the seven held in Wayne County

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The Wayne County Foundation has awarded a total of $195,675 to 40 local organizations. Each group received funding for projects to better the quality of life in the county.

“The wide range of projects and initiatives proposed for this cycle was especially impressive,” said Steve Borchers, the Foundation’s executive director, in a news release.  “We have no doubt that the ones selected for funding will have a meaningful impact on our community.”

The organizations receiving grants are: 

• 2nd Chance Animal Rescue of Richmond, $4,000.00
• Achieva Resources Corporation, Inc., $2,500.00
• Amigos, The Richmond Community Center, $4,079.00
• Animal Care Alliance, $4,000.00
• Birth to Five, $5,000.00
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County, $10,000.00
• Brighter Path Inc., $5,000.00
• Child-Adult Resource Services Inc., $1,000.00
• Christian Charities, $2,500.00
• Circle U Help Center Inc., $1,500.00