Applications are now being accepted at the Rowan County United Way office for agencies providing emergency food and shelter.
The local Emergency Food and Shelter Board is responsible for determining how the funds awarded to the community through the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act are to be distributed. Under the terms of the grant, programs operated by local, not-for-profit, service organizations including local government and private voluntary organizations are eligible if they:
– Are a nonprofit or an agency of government;
– Have an accounting system or an approved fiscal agent;
– Have a Federal Employer Identification Number or are in the process of securing one;
– Conduct an independent annual audit;
– Practice non-discrimination;
– For private, non-profit organizations, have a voluntary board;
– To the extent practicable, involve homeless individuals and families, through employment, volunteer programs, etc., in providing emergency food and shelter services.
Qualifying organizations may apply. Applications, along with current guidelines, are available at the United Way office in the Hanford-Dole Chapter of the American Red Cross building at 1930 W. Jake Alexander Blvd. Completed applications are due back at the office by 5 p.m. Jan. 21.
For more information call the United Way office at 704-633-1802.