Foundation awards grants

After its meeting Thursday, June 27, the board had approved funding totaling $50,000 into next years revenues. Well just run out of money and have to quit, Mayor Bill Ross said. Thats why I ask the board at every meeting what they want to do.

MONROE — The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin awarded grants to Lafayette and Green County organizations responding to community needs brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Through a donation from Compeer Financial to various community-funding organizations, the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin was able to offer each of its Community Funds the opportunity to grant up to $1,750 each to help relief efforts. This totaled $14,000 in two counties.

This one-time Compeer Financial COVID-Relief Grant allowed the Foundation’s Community Funds to support any nonprofit organization, city/government agency, or school actively addressing food and housing insecurity, transportation needs, childcare programs and other relief efforts, during the pandemic.

LAFAYETTE COUNTY

Benton: Benton Public Schools to assist families experiencing food insecurity.

Shullsburg: School District of Shullsburg, a home food program for students and the church food pantry.

Argyle: Ole’s Cupboard (food program for children and families) and Argyle Public Library for barriers between computer stations.

Darlington: First Baptist Church Food Pantry; Darlington Fire Department COVID-19 Fund.

Blanchardville/Hollandale: Pecatonica Area School District to pay for internet hotspots for students.

South Wayne: Black Hawk Food Pantry and Black Hawk Back Pack Buddy Program.

GREEN COUNTY

Monroe Fund: United Way of Green County COVID-19 Relief Fund.

New Glarus Community Fund: School District of New Glarus — weekend food program.

“While the COVID-19 Pandemic has brought with it anxiety, fear and uncertainty, it has also brought hope, compassion and community collaboration,” Linda Gebhardt, director of donor services at the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin said. “As a further act of kindness, Compeer Financial has partnered with the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin to help support essential services and critical community needs during this challenging time.”

The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin serves to match charitable donors with the needs of several communities. For more information, contact Linda Gebhardt, Donor Service, PO Box 733, Monroe, WI 53566, 608-328-4060, linda@cfsw.org.