Fort Wayne announces nonprofit grants
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The city of Fort Wayne has announced more than $490,000 in federal grants to 21 local nonprofit programs. The funding comes from the Emergency Solutions Grant and Community Development Block Grant programs to help low-and moderate income residents with domestic violence support, youth development, employment skills and shelter.
“Fort Wayne is fortunate to be home to so many organizations that are making a lasting and meaningful difference for individuals and families in our community,” said Mayor Henry. “Now more than ever, it’s critical that we come together to encourage one another and provide opportunities for current and future success. We’re also committed to being good fiscal stewards of the federal funds that come to Fort Wayne to enhance the well-being of our residents.”
The Community Development Block Grant recipients include:
- A Mother’s Hope
- Boys & Girls Club
- Brightpoint
- Building A Stronger Family
- Euell A. Wilson Center
- Housing Opportunities Program
- Just Neighbors
- Language Services Network – English as a Second Language
- Language Services Network – Interpretation and Translation
- Lutheran Social Services
- Mental Health America
- The Literacy Alliance
- Turnstone Center
- Vincent Village
- Wellspring
- YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne
The Emergency Solutions Grant recipients include:
- YMCA of Northeast Indiana
- Vincent Village
- Housing Opportunity Program
- Catholic Charities
- St. Joseph Missions