February 3, 2023 3:40 a.m.

Greater Douglas United Way will receive $47,443 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in Douglas County.

Executive Director Bryan Trenkle said the selection was made by the National Board that is chaired by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency and consists of representatives from the American Red Cross, Catholic Charities USA, National Council of Churches of Christ in the USA, the Jewish Federations of North America, the Salvation Army and United Way Worldwide.

Trenkle said the local board was charged to distribute funds appropriated by Congress to help expand the capacity of food and shelter programs in high-need areas around the country. A local board made up United Way staff, local service providers and volunteers will determine how the funds awarded are distributed among the service agencies in the county.

Qualifying agencies are invited to apply. Previously GDUW has distributed emergency food and shelter funds to Peace at Home Advocacy Center, UCAN Food Bank, St. Francis Community Kitchen, Salvation Army, UCAN Housing and Glide Helping Hands.

To apply or get more information, contact GDUW at 672-1734 for an application. They are due back at GDUW by February 16th at 4:00 p.m.