Editorial: JVCF huge for local organizations

This Thursday, October 13, non-profit organizations from Whitehall and the surrounding area will come together at the annual Jefferson Valley Community Foundation’s Celebrate Community Grant Award Event.

The event is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. at the Borden’s Building Conference Room. All non-profit organizations are invited to attend.

The JVCF will be announcing their 2016 grants that include the $2,500 Barrick/Golden Sunlight Mine and possibly up to $10,000 in other grants for local organizations.

Since 2002, the foundation has awarded over 80 grants for a total surpassing $94,000.

The JVCF has done an amazing job spreading these grants throughout the community, awarding to a total of 35 organizations.

The JVCF should be commended for the incredible job they do to help make the community a better place.

They go above and beyond the call of duty, and each grant they award benefits local residents.

The long list of organizations who have received grants from the JVCF includes the library, community center, fire departments, swimming pool, animal rescue services, garden club, schools, museum, search and rescue, sports leagues, Whitehall Transportation, Liberty Place, after school tutoring and many more.

These are all integral parts of our community. Every dollar helps and it is put to good use.

JVCF Chair Millie Baycroft recently said when awarding grants priority will be given to projects that provide long-term and direct benefit to local residents, enjoy support from community members, projects that have an ongoing and sustainable funding source, improve the quality of life of local residents and build a thriving community.

This is a job well done. They are very careful with the money they award and ensure it used properly.

The JVCF is just another example of why this is a great place to live, and I can’t wait to see who receives grants Thursday night.

JHS