SEYMOUR, Ind. – Jackson County United Way (JCUW) on Friday made its first COVID-19 Response Emergency Relief Fund grant to Anchor House totaling $7,000. Over the last month, JCUW has raised just over $33,500 to support immediate economic stability and basic needs in Jackson County. The money raised will be used to help individuals and families as they weather the economic crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic in the weeks to come.
“This grant is just the first of many that will be made from the Response Emergency Relief Fund,” shared Tonja Couch, Executive Director. “These grants are available due to the generosity of individuals, civic organizations, small businesses, and our corporate partners including Cummins Foundation, SIHO, Old National Bank, Aisin Group Companies, Centra Credit Union, JCB, and the Truist Foundation.”
The fund looks to meet the community’s needs for food services, childcare services, resource access for seniors, and disaster planning.
