FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – On Friday, Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry announced the City of Fort Wayne will invest approximately $490,895 in federal dollars in 21 local non-profit programs.
The Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds will help low- and moderate-income residents with shelter, employment skills, domestic violence support and youth development.
The City released the following:
“These grants have allowed us to help non-profit organizations do important work that keeps our community strong,” said Kelly Lundberg Deputy Director, City of Fort Wayne’s Office of Housing and Neighborhood Services. “We are blessed to have the opportunity to assist these organizations as they serve residents who are in need of these critical services.”
“Fort Wayne is fortunate to be home to so many organizations that are making a lasting and meaningful difference for individuals and families in our community,” said Mayor Henry. “Now more than ever, it’s critical that we come together to encourage one another and provide opportunities for current and future success. We’re also committed to being good fiscal stewards of the federal funds that come to Fort Wayne to enhance the well-being of our residents.”
The City uses a competitive application process to award the grants. A volunteer committee helps score the applications and makes recommendations on funding. Criteria are based on goals for the use of federal funds that are developed in part with input from local residents.
The following non-profit organizations are recipients of CDBG:
A Mother’s Hope
Boys & Girls Club
Brightpoint
Building A Stronger Family
Euell A. Wilson Center
Housing Opportunities Program
Just Neighbors
Language Services Network – English as a Second Language
Language Services Network – Interpretation and Translation
Lutheran Social Services
Mental Health America
The Literacy Alliance
Turnstone Center
Vincent Village
Wellspring
YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne
The following non-profit organizations are recipients of ESG:
YMCA of Northeast Indiana
Vincent Village
Housing Opportunity Program
Catholic Charities
St. Joseph Missions
