The United Way of Marshall County, in partnership with the Marshall County Community Foundation, is working with a network of businesses, educators, faith-based and disaster relief organizations, nonprofits, and volunteers to address immediate and urgent needs with the Marshall County COVID-19 Community Response and Recovery Fund. As a result, the third round of COVID-19 Rapid Response grants was awarded May 1 to organizations providing food, housing and utility assistance.
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The Bremen Town Council members took action last week to donate money toward the Fund the Essentials campaign through the Marshall County Crossroads Regional Stellar Communities Initiative Team, Marshall County Community Foundation and the United Way of Marshall County.
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In joint meeting Monday night, members of the Plymouth Redevelopment Commission and the Plymouth City Council approved funds for COVID-19 relief.
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The Culver Town Council members took action Tuesday night to extend the Public Health Emergency Disaster Declaration to Tuesday, May 4. This allows the town to be eligible for funds used in the response to COVID-19.
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A fundraising campaign called “Fund the Essentials” will be launched on Wednesday, May 29 in an effort to raise $400,000 to help Marshall County residents with food, housing and utility assistance.
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The first Marshall County COVID-19 Community Response and Recovery Fund grant awards were made to food pantries and organizations providing housing and utility assistance to families impacted by COVID-19 in the Marshall County area.
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Marshall County is providing funding to help food pantries during the COVID-19 pandemic. The United Way of Marshall County says it’s gotten $5,000 from the Marshall County Council and Commissioners for its COVID-19 Community Response and Recovery Fund.
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In order to collect data on homelessness and housing insecurities in the area, the United Way of Marshall County and the Marshall County Community Foundation will conduct a survey later this month.
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The Plymouth City Council has agreed to use money set aside for flood cleanup to repair some of the city’s equipment. Clerk-Treasurer Jeanine Xaver told council members last week that the Street Department had problems with both of its loaders in the past year. The total repair bill came in around $24,000, according to Street Superintendent Jim Marquardt, which is more than what was budgeted.
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The Marshall County Early Childhood Coalition was awarded a matching grant in the amount of nearly $240,000 by the Indiana’s Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning organizations.
The construction of the Aquatics Center and Early Childhood Learning Center is progressing at 2860 Miller Drive in Plymouth.
Each year in Marshall County, nearly half a million dollars is donated to United Way by individuals and companies who are looking to make an impact on the lives of families, friends and neighbors who benefit from the programs and services they provide, according to organization representatives. Continue reading
Just because it’s called the Taste of Marshall County doesn’t mean your other senses will be left out this Saturday.
From the invigorating feeling that participants will get from the 5K Race before the Taste to the sights and sounds of the live performances and the smell and taste of the various foods and beverages to try, this event is jammed packed with plenty of exciting opportunities to pique everyone’s interest. Continue reading
A groundbreaking ceremony is set for today to officially welcome the Aquatics Center and Early Childhood Learning Center to Plymouth.
Time is running out to register your four-year-old child in the On My Way Pre-K program in Marshall County.
Donations made to Marshall County’s flood relief efforts will get a dollar-for-dollar match from the Marshall County Community Foundation. It will match up to $135,000 in private sector 2018 flood relief donations to the United Way of Marshall County. That includes donations already made since February’s flood. Donations can be made online at MarshallCountyUW.org.
The Marshall County Council members considered a request to appropriate up to $25,000 in funds to assist those homeowners recovering from the February flood event.
In order to assist the Marshall County residents who were most severely impacted by February’s flooding, some fundraising efforts are being organized for later this month.
Long Term Recovery Committee meetings consist of business owners, government officials, and representatives from non-profit, faith-based and relief organizations who have been working to coordinate flood relief efforts ever since the focus switched from reaction to recovery.
According to a media release, teams of local volunteers continue to play a major role in flood response. The members of the McFlood 2018 Fundraising Committee plan to host a benefit and giving day to raise some funds for needed resources. The community benefit is planned for Saturday, May 19th at River Park Square and the Giving Day is scheduled for Sunday, May 20th. Continue reading
Plymouth school students and staff members who are making a difference in their community were recognized by Superintendent Andy Hartley during Tuesday’s Plymouth School Board meeting.
As individuals begin assessing the severity of damage in the area, many Marshall County residents are seeking ways to assist those who were impacted the most by the flooding in February.
The United Way of Marshall County wasted no time coordinating with local businesses to organize a t-shirt fundraiser to assist those in need. According to United Way representatives, the shirts were provided through the generous support of Yoder’s Sports Center and Recon Media provided the t-shirt design free of charge. Continue reading
