Volunteer Center of Grant County
Mission Statement
"To mobilize the volunteer human resources in Grant County to meet the needs of the community."
Lift Every Voice, community organizing to end hunger and poverty in Grant County. Projects include: Grant County Community Food Pantry, Community Gardens, Pickle Bucket Garden Program, Grow a Row to Share, Education, Economic Development, and Local sustainability. Partners for Seniors, companionship program for seniors Alimento para el Nino, weekend backpack program for kids who don't get enough to eat on weekends Inter-generational Summer Program, summer backpack program Miel de mi Corazon, emergency grant fund for female head of households Community Wide Service Learning Initiative IDA Program 4:1 matched savings program for low income people to open small businesses, buy a home or pay tuition
2004
Alicia Edwards