$10,000 awarded to support projects, programs benefiting Lawrence County
IRONTON, Ohio – The Lawrence County Community Foundation (LCCF), in partnership with the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO), has awarded six grants, totaling $10,000, to support projects and programs benefiting the county’s residents and communities.
“With these grants, we are empowering individuals and organizations to turn their dreams for our communities into reality,” said Joe Freeman, LCCF president. “Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we are able to connect passionate changemakers with the resources they need to create a brighter future for Lawrence County – one grant at a time.”
Nonprofits, schools and public organizations serving Lawrence County were invited to apply for grants to advance opportunities across five areas essential to flourishing communities: arts and culture, community and economic development, education, environmental stewardship, and health and human services. Emphasis is on supporting individuals of all ages who are spearheading projects and programs that create opportunities, meet pressing needs and unleash the collective potential within Lawrence County.
Grants were awarded to:
- Chesapeake Band Boosters to purchase two wireless microphone systems and a wireless microphone with an earset for the Chesapeake High School “Peake of Performance” Marching Band
- Harvest for the Hungry Food Pantry to purchase food for distributions
- Kiwanis of Greater Ironton to upgrade the swing set and provide additional swings at the Open Door School in Coal Grove
- RLB Ministries to purchase food for Backpack Buddies, which operates through 19 schools in Lawrence County
- Third and Center to help fund a program coordinator and meal services at the Ironton Senior Center
- Young Life (Proctorville) to support the club, which provides space where young people can build relationships, develop leadership skills and grow personally and spiritually
LCCF, one of FAO’s 15 affiliate foundation partners, was established in 2022 to develop and grow permanent charitable resources that provide continuous investment in Lawrence County and its nonprofits, schools and communities.
To learn more about LCCF and how to support its work, email Lawrence@ffao.org or call 740.753.1111.