The United Way of Lunenburg County’s volunteer Board of Directors has approved their latest round of funding to support 31 community projects and organizations.
The latest round of funding will see $190,948 invested in 28 programs, a new record from the Lunenburg United Way. In addition to that funding, three projects received funds outside of the normal funding timeframes, taking the total contribution to $216,358.
Advertisements for some of the programs being supported by the Lunenburg United Way. Photo: Lunenburg United Way.
The record-breaking contribution was made possible due to COVID-19 related grants received by the United Way and an increase in donations throughout the pandemic.
“Throughout the pandemic, donations have been up both from individuals and corporations which has been great to see as many of these projects are needed now more than ever,” said United Way Coordinator Michael Graves.
Amongst the recipients are 10 new projects receiving funding for the first time, they include;
- Crock Pot Cooking for 50 families offered by Schools Plus ($16,000)
- Food For Thought Weekend Food Program for 30 families offered by Schools Plus ($8,400)
- School Fuel Subsidy Program offered by Schools Plus ($5,000)
- Through the Years Day Care and Community Centre Superheroes United Family Support Program ($4,200)
- Hillside Pines VR Experience ($1,300)
- New Ross Afterschool Program ($4,000)
- Our Health Centre – Thrive Mental Health Walk in Clinic ($6,000)
- HB Studios Snoezelen Room Subsidy Program ($1,500)
- LCLC Free to Borrow Skating Helmets – Compliments our Free Skate Pass and Free Skates to Borrow Programs ($1,785)
- Shoreham Village Seniors Residence Montessori Therapeutic Tools ($2,000)
- VON Meals Delivery Support ($15,213)
- South Shore Public Library Caring Call Program ($2,000)
Another recipient includes the RootED School Food Project which will receive the second payment of $10,000 to the RootED School Food Project which will receive $60,000 in total as part of a 5-year commitment.
The programs being supported vary widely in what they offer but they all share something in common according to Graves. “Poverty, that’s the common thread all of the programs we invest in support people who are struggling to just get by.”
The United Way has also provided full details on all 2022 funded programs by geographic location.
