Emergency Food and Shelter Program

Washington County has been chosen to receive $62,598 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county.

The selection was made by a National Board that is chaired by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency and consists of representatives from American Red Cross; Catholic Charities, USA; National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA; The Jewish Federations of North America, The Salvation Army; and, United Way Worldwide. The Local Board was charged to distribute funds appropriated by Congress to help expand the capacity of food and shelter programs in high-need areas around the country.

 For more information please read press release. All interested in participating must submit applications  for funding no later than November 27, 2013 and must include the certificate. Contact Kathy Saxman, Director Community Impact and Investments if you have questions.