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This grant allowed us to expand our municipal park. We were able to create 3.1 miles of cross country trails, which is something we didn’t have before. Read more...
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We addressed the need to educate youth and young adults about the importance of having Goals and How to make them achievable through learning why we spend, how to create a budget/spending plan/the importance of Good credit and about the Banking System and how different accounts work. We also brought in an expert on Creating your vision and making your Read more...
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IF WE HAD NOT RECEIVED FUNDING FOR THIS PROJECT WITH OUR SMALL COMMUNITY WE MAY HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO COMPLETE THIS PROJECT. Read more...
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I am so proud that we now have a generator at the Dutton Town Hall/Fire Dept. When our electricity is off, it will be so valuable to us. If we are in the basement at the Fire Dept during tornadic weather, we will have lights and access to radios and other sources of emergency information. Sandra Anderson Read more...
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The Food for Life Grant enabled the Agriplex to serve in outreach to our community. These funds help to support our AmeriCorps VISTA program through the Agriplex. These VISTAS worked to write grants, raise funds, run our programs, and reach out to our community. The other money was program support that enabled us to support local farmers for our pumpkins Read more...
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The equipment purchased is helping us to provide videos for students to keep them aware of activities going on for their campus and their community. Read more...
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Central fire department purchased 10 sets of innotex turnout gear that was fitted to each certified firefighter. Emergency equipment professionals (EEP) was the vendor for the new gear. This turnout gear made it possible to outfit 10 certified firefighters. This gear is lighter, safer, and overall helps everyone in the community that depends on the volunteers for emergency services. Read more...
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FACT is a joint partnership between Morgan County Schools, Decatur City Schools and Parents and Children Together serving children and families in seventeen Title Schools in Morgan County. Financial instability is an on-going problem identified among families in schools. FACT provided Budget Planning to individual families through case management and provided Parenting Classes in the school setting to promote family Read more...
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Because of COVID-19, the F&F class had to be postponed. Thankfully, we are currently interviewing students, training volunteers, and are starting our class via ZOOM on August 18. Based on the investment of time spent in recruiting students who are ready to make a change in their lives, we believe that we will see debt reduced, credit scores go up, Read more...
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My students were able to see actual landmarks of places we were reading about in class. This is a field trip I would never have been able to take with my students, but because of the grant money which allowed me to purchase iPODS and Virtual Reality Headsets, they were able to see Jamestown and explore the area. I plan Read more...
