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-News Articles/Editorials/Letters to the Editor-
4/29/2004
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Several organizations that serve Carson City residents were granted nearly $300,000 to continue programs. City supervisors doled out funds Tuesday to groups that serve children, seniors and low-income residents, conservation groups, the library foundation, arts and the Nevada Day Parade. "Without your help, this event would not happen," said Ron Bowman, president of Nevada Day Inc. This year's theme for the state parade will be "Entertainment Nevada Style," possibly featuring entertainers from Las Vegas, Bowman said. The city awarded the parade $5,000 to pay for operating costs Wednesday. Each year, city supervisors provide a small amount of funding using general fund monies for nonprofit organizations who serve residents. This year, 20 groups applied. Groups that walked away with the majority of funding was the Community Council on Youth ($103,000) and the Community Counseling Center ($50,000). The youth council provides assistance to city youth agencies through identification, prioritization and implementation of programs. The counseling center provides housing alcohol and drug detoxification and civil protective custody services and other social programs. Contact Jill Lufrano at jlufrano@nevadaappeal.com or 881-1217 RECIPENTS OF GRANT MONEY Organizations that serve Carson City residents which recieved grants this year included: CASA of Carson city, an organizations that addresses abuse and neglect of children related to child welfare cases in the city's juvenile court -- $14,000 Ormsby Associations for Retarded Citizens, a group that provides training for people with mental and physical challenges -- $14,000 Home Health Services of Nevada, home health care providers -- $6,000 Retired Senior Volunteer Program -- $28,500 Advocates to End Domestic Violence -- $10,000 Nevada Hispanic Services -- $26,000 Nevada Tahoe Conservation District and Carson Valley Conservation District -- $6,000 GROW, a citizens committee seeking to landscape the future Carson City bypass -- $7,500 Eagle Valley Golf --$2,000 with $2,0000 match from CTH for defibrillators Carson City Library Foundation --$2,000 Brewery Arts Center -- $10,000 HealthSmart -- $5,000 |
