Public Notice

LEGAL NOTICE
BROOKE and HANCOCK COUNTY HAVE BEEN AWARDED FEDERAL FUNDS UNDER THE EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER NATIONAL BOARD PROGRAM
The following counties have been chosen to receive funds to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county:
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Brooke County WV: $10,448
Hancock County WV: $15,414
The selection was made by a National Board that is chaired by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and consists of representatives from the Salvation Army, American Red Cross, United Jewish Communities, Catholic Charities, USA; National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA; and United Way Worldwide. 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 of the local United Way, local government officials and local representatives from some of the above-mentioned organizations will determine how the funds awarded to Brooke Cty WV and Hancock Cty WV are to be distributed among the emergency food and shelter programs run by local service agencies in the area. The Local Board is responsible for recommending agencies to receive these funds and any additional funds available under this phase of the program.
Under the terms of the grant from the National Board, local agencies chosen to receive funds must: 1) be private voluntary non-profits or units of government 2). Have an accounting system 3) practice nondiscrimination 4) have demonstrated the capacity to deliver emergency food and shelter programs 5) if they are a voluntary organization, they must have a voluntary board. Qualifying agencies are urged to apply.
Agencies MUST have a Data Universal Number System (DUNS), maintain a checking account in the organizations name for EFSP deposits, pay vendors within 90 days for services provided and submit required reports.
Public or private voluntary agencies interested in applying for Emergency Food and Shelter Program funds must contact Information Helpline at
304.233.6300 or by email at
[email protected]
no later than February 04 by end of business.
WDT adv Jan. 29, 2021