SOUTHEAST MISSOURI. (KFVS) - Three nonprofits in southeast Missouri received grants totaling $75K on April 30.
The grants were part of the Coover Regional Resiliency Grant Program, a partnership of the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, the Louis L. and Julia Dorothy Coover Charitable Foundation and Commerce Trust.
Missouri Delta Foundation received $25K. The money will be used for purchasing an advanced ultrasound unit and establishing nearby telehealth consultations.
“Transportation is a big factor, and these moms physically cannot get themselves where they need (to be),” said Sarah Garner with Missouri Delta Foundation. “Through a partnership with the SSM hospitals up in St. Louis, women of southeast Missouri will be able to come to Missouri Delta with this specialized machine, get their ultrasound done, and then the results will be read by specialists up in St. Louis — so truly saving lives.”
Safe House for Women received $25K. The money will be used to provide rental assistance to survivors of domestic violence in need of stable housing in Cape Girardeau.
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“With our money, we’re going to be providing assistance for people transitioning out of our shelter,” said Kim Dixon with Safe House for Women. “We are so thankful for the support of the Coover Foundation and for all of your support and help for our victims that we serve.”
Southeast Missouri Food Bank received $25K. The money will be used to add five to seven new school food pantries.
“Last year, we distributed over 14 million pounds of food to families and neighbors in need,” said Gus Eby with the food bank. “With this funding, we are going to open five to seven new school pantries and build partnerships in some low-income counties in our service area, providing easy-to-access and healthy foods to children in our communities.”
The grants were announced at Hatch Auditorium at the Library Center in Springfield, Mo.
23 nonprofits and school districts received $500K through the grant program.
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