York County Community Action Corporation was awarded a one year grant from United Way of York County, totaling $43,500.
The money will be used for YCCAC’s “Hope Fund,” a program within the Community Outreach program, and for York County Transportation’s Volunteer Driver program and York County Head Start.
“We’re deeply grateful to United Way for their support of these programs,” said YCCAC spokesperson Brad Bohon. “The Hope Fund assists struggling families facing immediate and, in most cases, low-cost needs. Our volunteer drivers provide mostly medical transport to non-Maine Care clients who have no other means to get to their appointments. And the funding for Head Start will provide for eight children with high needs to enroll in Sanford Head Start next fall.
York County Community Action Corporation provides a range of social service, health, and educational programs to York County individuals and families living in poverty. YCCAC programs include Head Start and Early Head Start, WIC, Housing Services, Transportation, Energy Services, Weatherization, Community Outreach, and Nasson Health Care.
Through the support of individuals, businesses and organizations throughout York County, this year, the United Way is investing in 66 community programs serving children, youth, adults and families.
“We applaud the generosity of so many who support United Way’s work throughout the year,” noted United Way of York County President & CEO Barb Wentworth. “As a result, in 2015 we are able to provide continued and much needed support for essential human services across the region. These important services are a critical component of our collective efforts to build an even stronger York County.”
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