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Representatives of local agencies were grateful for the Marietta Community Foundation's recent Spring Grant allocations totaling $141,825.
Among them was Robin Bozian, the Executive Director of the Washington County Homeless Project.
"These funds will enable us to continue to provide a place for homeless and those at risk of homelessness to shower, do laundry, have a hot meal and receive referrals to local resources and/or treatment," Bozian said. "We could not provide these services in the coming year without the support of the Foundation."
Wendy Bartlett, a member of the Christian Outreach committee of the First Congregational United Church of Christ, acknowledged that this latest grant is one of many awarded by the Foundation to address food insecurity.
"(We have) a long history of feeding the food-insecure people in our local community," said Bartlett. "As food costs and other living expenses rise and the need continues, the generous grant from MCF helps to continue that important work."
Additionally, the Humane Society of the Ohio Valley was surprised with a check presentation during their Business After Hours event on May 11.
"We often receive requests from people in the community who have an urgent need to board their pet," Humane Society President Amber Dennison said. "We wanted to provide a community resource to help people/families avoid surrendering a beloved pet by offering free, short-term boarding in emergencies."
The nearly-completed building was open for tours during the event. According to Shelter Director Karissa Reynolds, construction is slated to wrap up at the end of June.
The foundation has distributed more than $27 million to charities since its creation in 1974 and currently manages more than 350 funds while meeting rigorous national standards in the community foundation sector.