Salina Area United Way (SAUW) has begun awarding funds from its recently created COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund.
SAUW announced the creation of the fund on March 23. Thanks to the generosity of individuals, businesses and organizations, SAUW has raised a total of $53,855 for the fund to provide assistance to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, groups fiscally sponsored by a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, or other charitable organizations able to receive a tax-deductible contribution, such as schools, faith-based organizations, and other public entities, according to information from SAUW.
SAUW has awarded the following grants from the fund:
Saline County Department of Senior Services (Salina) - $5,000 to provide dry food commodities and daily essentials such as soaps, toilet paper, and other needed items to seniors.
St John’s Missionary Baptist Church (Salina) - $5,000 to provide supper to youth and seniors.
Twin Valley Education Foundation (Bennington) - $2,500 to provide food, rent or utilities, health needs such as insurance coverage, and educational needs such as internet services.
Solomon Valley Community Foundation (Mitchell County, Beloit) - $500 to create a program for Buy One Get One, where local gift card purchases will be matched with gift cards for grocery assistance for local families in need.
Post Rock Family Services & St John Lutheran Church (Russell) - $2,000 to provide meals to youth
Communities in Schools of Mid-America (Salina) - $5,000 to provide basic needs, food, and educational material via technology to students and families at Lakewood Middle School and Central High School.
Donations can still be made to the SAUW COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund in three easy ways:
Online at www.unitedwaysalina.org/sauw-covid-19
Text “TOGETHERUNITED” at 41444
Mail a check to Salina Area United Way, 210 E Walnut #100, Salina, KS 67401. Please include “Relief Fund” in the memo.
This is a great opportunity to take advantage of the $300 Universal Charitable Deduction created through the CARES Act.
To download a grant application, visit the SAUW website at https://www.unitedwaysalina.org/covid-19, include a copy of your non-profit status and return a copy to [email protected]. Your application will be reviewed within two business days, SAUW noted. The maximum grant awarded to applicants will not exceed $5,000.