KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Eight programs in Kalamazoo County and 10 in Calhoun county have received federal funds through the United Way of South Central Michigan to provide food, shelter and utility assistance to people in high-need areas.
A total of $466,232 emergency funding was provided to the area United Way through the Emergency Food And Shelter National Board Program
Kalamazoo County organizations including Catholic Charities, Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries, Kalamazoo Loaves and Fishes, Ministry with Community, Salvation Army, South County Community Services and YWCA received a total $115,136
The programs splitting $62,429 in Calhoun County are Catholic Charities, Gracious Homes, Haven of Rest Neighborhoods Inc. BC, S.A.F.E. Place, Salvation Army, SHARE Center, St. Peter Lutheran, and Tri County Labor Agency.
Across the region programs receiving support ranged from food pantries and distribution, rental and mortgage assistance, personal hygiene items, and utility aid.
For each community, local representatives of critical basic-needs agencies determined how the funds would be distributed.
United Way Senior Community Impact Associate Ebone’ Young says the effort put special emphasis on organizations serving the elderly, families with children, homeless individuals with mental or physical disabilities, and veterans.
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