Community Foundation of Taney County

Community Foundation of Taney County grants $10,000 to eight local agencies

July 21, 2021 — The Community Foundation of Taney County has presented grants totaling $10,000 to eight local agencies in its 2021 community grant round. The grants, selected by a volunteer committee of local citizens, were presented to recipients in late June. 501(c)3 and other nonprofit organizations like schools, faith-based organizations and government entities serving Taney County were eligible to apply for these grants.

The grants were awarded to:

• Boys & Girls Club of the Ozarks: $1,000 to support the Cents of Pride Store
• Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks: $1,000 to supports the Free Screening Mammogram Program
• Child Abuse Prevention and Elimination Foundation Inc.: $2,700 to support the Helping Hands/Healing Hearts project
• Diaper Bank of the Ozarks: $1,000 to reduce diaper need in Taney County
• Gift of Hope Inc.: $1,000 to support the Backpack Club program
• Jeans for Teens: $1,500 to support its operations
• Ozark Trails Council Inc. (Boy Scouts of America): $1,000 to purchase new camp mattresses
• Taneyhills Community Library: $800 to purchase a new dryer for Thrift Shop at the Library

“It’s so important to support the health of our community and give our children the best opportunities to succeed,” said Benjamin Roberts, president of the CF of TC’s board. “We know that, with the support of our community grants, these nonprofits will improve the lives of so many of our neighbors.”