Salina Area United Way (SAUW) awards funds to the following recipients through the SAUW COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund.
Salina Area Technical College Foundation (Salina) - $500 to assist students with the following basic needs rent, utilities, food, gas, bus passes, etc.
New Community Christian Church (Salina) - $500 to place non-perishable items in the Blessing Boxes located at New Community Christian Church, Martin Luther Day Care, and Schilling Grade School.
Salina Public Library (Salina) - $2,000 to provide resources for both students and educators increasing the number of digital checkouts for library card holders. Providing a greater number of materials and easier access to support parents by providing a plethora of free digital resources for our children’s education.
Salina Housing Authority (Salina) - $5,000 to assist families with covering a portion of costs for basic needs such as food, utilities, move-in supplies for tenants and their families who are participating in the Shelter Plus Care and Non-Elderly and Disable programs.
Salina YMCA (Salina) - $2,000 to assist in purchasing food for children that cannot be reimbursed by The Child and Adult Care Food Program.
Catholic Charities (Salina) - $2,000 to assist households with the following basic needs rent, utilities, and prescriptions.
Republic County Hospital (Republic County) - $5,000 to purchase a testing module for a Cepheld instrument which was recently approved by the FDA for testing of COVID-19.
Sylvan Lucas High School (Sylvan Gove) - $1,575 to purchase nine hot spots for families that need internet access to allow students to continue receiving their education from home without interruption.
Love Inc of Ottawa County (Minneapolis) - $1,000 to purchase food for the food pantry.
Minneapolis Chamber (Minneapolis) - $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.
Miltonvale Education Charitable Fund (Miltonvale) - $500 to assist families with the following basic needs of food, utilities, rent, etc.
SAUW is still accepting donations for its COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund. SAUW offers three ways to donate:
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.
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. The maximum grant awarded to applicants will not exceed $5,000.
For more information about Salina Area United Way, visit www.unitedwaysalina.org or contact Salina Area United Way at 785-827-1312.