ONE-TIME GRANTS EXPAND EFFECTIVENESS OF UNITED WAY

Thanks to the generosity of people across the region, the Area Wide United Way was able to make more than $19,000 in grants available to 10 different agencies in Cape Girardeau and Marble Hill as part of a One-Time Grant Program. Funding became available after the United Way surpassed its 1996 campaign goal of $525,000.

The program was carried out by setting aside $10,000 of 1996 campaign funds to establish the program and adding $9,000 because its goal was surpassed.

The United Way board of directors developed the grant program because it wanted to provide additional help to new programs that might not receive resources as a United Way agency. And it helped out agencies that otherwise would not receive United Way funding. The grants ranged from $1,000 to $2,500.

The program expands the effectiveness of United Way, and is possible only through the generosity of those who give to the drive each year.