The generous donors of the Washington County Community Foundation awarded grants to non-profit organizations serving Washington County by for the Spring 2024 grant cycle.  Grants are awarded from the foundation’s Touch Tomorrow Funds.

Outside the Walls was awarded a grant for $3,375.00 to build wheelchair ramps in order to provide a safe way for elderly and disabled residents to enter and exit their homes.

The Dulcimer Homecoming Retreat will be making its way back to Washington County in 2025 thanks to a $1,100.00 grant.

Get ready for fun at the Pekin Fourth of July Celebration!  The Pekin Community Betterment Organization was awarded a $4,750.00 grant to assist with carnival rides at the festival.  

Jackson Township Volunteer Fire Department was awarded a $5,500.00 grant to assist with Personal Protection Equipment for the volunteer firefighters.  The equipment protects them from toxic and hazardous materials during fires.

Several students at East Washington Elementary School will be getting new backpacks and water bottles to kick off the new school year.  A $1,060.93 grant will be used to purchase those items for their back to school event.

Students in all county schools will be learning about Financial Literacy from Junior Achievement due to a $2,500.00 grant to the organization.  Students will be visiting Biz Town and Finance Park in addition to the lessons they’ll be learning.

Free family fun across the county will be available throughout the year thanks to a $14,500.00 grant to the Washington County Family YMCA for substance free alternative events. Look for the events on social media so you can be sure to sign up.

The Home Stretch Foundation, a new nonprofit in Washington County, has been awarded a $6,000.00 grant to support their mission of being a catalyst that paves a smooth transition to successful adulthood for at-risk youth.

A new entertainment platform will be the newest addition at Becks Mill.  They were awarded a $4,500.00 grant to aid in the construction of the platform.

Thank you to the donors of Washington County Community Foundation for making our community a better place for our residents through their generosity and compassion for Washington County.

Washington County Community Foundation is a nonprofit public charity established in 1993 to serve donors, award grants, and provide leadership to improve Washington County forever.