Announcement | Announcement
Announcement | Announcement
Mayor Jared M. Kraham on Monday announced nearly $197,000 in funding for local nonprofits to support programs for residents and capital upgrades to nonprofit facilities.
“This funding is going directly to the local nonprofits that provide residents of every age with critical services, like afterschool programming, job readiness training and help for first-time homeowners,” said Mayor Jared M. Kraham. “By supporting our community partners and the invaluable work they do on behalf of residents, the City is investing in the well-being of those who live and work here.”
The $196,926 in funding will support the following local nonprofits and programs:
- ACHIEVE, Summer Program—$8,000
- Action for Older Persons, Senior Health Insurance Program—$15,000
- American Civic Association, Multilingual Case Management—$10,000
- Binghamton Adult Education, Out of School Youth Program—$12,000
- Binghamton Housing Authority, Summer and Afterschool Program—$12,000
- Broome County Urban League, ATTAIN Lab—$8,760
- Broome County Urban League, Summer and Afterschool Program—$15,000
- CARES, Backpack and School Supply Giveaway—$10,000
- Discovery Center, Capital Upgrades to Story Garden Amphitheater—$18,666
- Metro Interfaith, Housing Counseling and Referral Program—$20,000
- Mothers and Babies Perinatal Network, PAL Family Resource Center—$15,000
- Police Athletic League (PAL), Capital Upgrades to PAL Camp—$25,000
- Tri-Cities Opera, ADA Accessibility Upgrades—$17,500
- VINES, Grow Binghamton Program—$10,000
“VINES is honored to receive CDBG funding this year through the City of Binghamton for our Grow Binghamton youth employment program, which hires 14- to 21-year-olds to help VINES grow food for the community while learning valuable job and life skills,” said Amelia LoDolce, Executive Director of VINES. “CDBG funding has been essential for this program to operate since it was created in 2010.”
“Funding from the City of Binghamton through the Community Development Block Grant provides vital support for Action for Older Persons’ Medicare counseling services,” said Jessie Stone He, Executive Director of Action for Older Persons. “This year, thousands of area seniors will newly qualify for the Medicare Savings Program, which can save individuals approximately $7,000 a year in health insurance costs. The City of Binghamton’s support will help fund outreach efforts to broaden awareness of the program and its benefits for residents of the City.”
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