Over $395,000 now donated to local COVID-19 relief fund

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (Article from United Way of Southern Kentucky)- United Way of Southern Kentucky is announcing the second round of grants to be distributed to area nonprofits, from the COVID-19 Community Response and Recovery Fund.

This round of grants totaling $43,812 was made possible by the generous contribution
from the Women’s Fund of South Central Kentucky. This round of funding will be focused on three key areas of need – food, PPE, and rent/utility assistance. $6,000 will be dedicated to supporting food banks and other vital food resources through
providing financial resources to help prevent hunger and lack of nutrition resources.

In EDMONSON COUNTY, $2,500 was allocated to Edmonson County Schools Family
Resource Center.

In LOGAN COUNTY, $1,000 was allocated to the Logan County Schools Meal Service.

In WARREN COUNTY, $2,500 to the Salvation Army of Bowling Green. $26,812 will be designated for programs working to prevent growth in homelessness due to the
economic impacts of COVID-19 by aiding low-income individuals and families through
emergency support such as rental, utility, and emergency assistance.

In SIMPSON COUNTY, $2,812 was allocated to Community Action.

In WARREN COUNTY, $9,000 was allocated to Hope House, $5,000 was allocated to HOTEL INC, and $10,000 to Salvation Army of Bowling Green. Additionally, $11,000 will be allocated to organizations to fund the purchase of much-needed PPE, cleaning, and hygiene supplies.

In HART COUNTY, $1,000 was allocated to Community Action.

In LOGAN COUNTY, $2,500 was allocated to Logan County Schools Meal Service.

In WARREN COUNTY, $1,500 was allocated to HOTEL INC, $2,500 was allocated to the Housing Authority of Bowling Green, $2,500 to the Salvation Army of Bowling Green, and $1,000 to the Warren County Welfare Center.

In the first round of grants, $26,000 was dedicated to supporting food banks and other vital food resources. Also in the first round of grants, $14,000 was designated to programs for rent, utility and emergency assistance.

Since the inception of the fund in late March, over $395,000 has been contributed by multiple organizations and individuals.

Donations to the COVID-19 Community Response and Recovery Fund can be made by visiting the United Way of Southern Kentucky website at www.liveunitedtoday.com.