OC to receive Funding from Emergency Food and Shelter Program

Oconee County has been chosen to receive $29,217 in federal funds under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program Phase 35 of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), tells LaShauna Harrison, CEO of the United Way of Oconee County. “The local Board of Directors for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program will meet to determine how the funds awarded to Oconee County are to be distributed among Emergency Food and Shelter Programs run by local service organizations in the area. Only non-profit agencies may apply, no individuals. For an agency to apply for a portion of these funds they must be a private voluntary non-profit or unit of government, be eligible to receive federal funds, have an accounting system, practice non-discrimination, have demonstrated the capability to deliver emergency food or shelter programs and have a voluntary board of directors.” A meeting will be held at the Gignilliat Community Center Conference Room at 1pm on Tuesday, May 1. Any agency interested in applying for funds should call the United Way of Oconee County at 864-882-9743 no later than Monday, April 30, at 3pm to be included on the agenda.