Non-profit organizations ask county for money
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Topping the list was Meals on Wheels, represented by Martha Pepper, which requested $18,000 to support the service which provides meals to those who are home-bound, mentally disabled, financially or physically disabled and unable to prepare their own food.
“We serve from 125 to 130 meals a day,” said Pepper. “And we have a waiting list.”
Cheryl Mingle of the Senior Citizen Center and Julia Boyd of Families in Crisis both requested $10,000 for their respective organizations.
Mingle indicated the Senior Center had served over 2,000 seniors in the first quarter of this year, giving them a place to meet and enjoy various activities.
As for Families in Crisis, the organization provides shelter, food, clothing, counseling, court advocacy, and emergency transportation to victimized and abused families.
“We have already assisted 2,560 victims of abuse since July of last year,” said Boyd.
Tim King of Pacesetters requested $8,000 for his organization which works with individuals who have developmental disabilities. Pacesetters has a workshop in McMinnville and two supported living homes. The organization provides vocational services, vocational activities, residential services, and family support services.
Ms. Lynn Lyle asked for $2,000 for Warren County CARES, which provides a shopping service for those unable to do their own shopping. Also requesting $2,000 was Sue Smith of RSVP.
Evelyn Taylor of Opportunities, Inc. also requested $2,000 for her organization which gives the disabled a chance to earn money by assembling parts.
Georgia Mabe spoke for the Sunny Day adult day care program, requesting $1,500 to assist in providing day care for the elderly. The program is part of the Senior Center services.
Harry Dunn of CHEER Mental Health was on hand to inform the committee that his program had become self-sufficient and required no funds from the county. His announcement elicited a round of applause from committee members who lauded his and the program’s efficiency.
Although the Warren County Humane Society was included in the list of non-profit organizations which would be requesting budget help, no one appeared before the committee on its behalf.
The requests will be reviewed by the Health and Welfare Committee and decisions will be made in the near future as to the disbursement of county funds.