Support for first responder training, college prep for high school students, and medication assistance for persons struggling with high prescription costs are among the grants awarded this February by the Nelson County Community Fund.
Other NCCF Grant recipients for the Winter 2019 cycle are as follows:
- Blue Ridge Medical Center for its rural health outreach services, and medication assistance program
- The Monticello Area Community Action Agency for its rural outreach/emergency assistance program, and its “Project Discovery” college preparatory program for low income students
- Blue Ridge Interfaith Ministry for its utility assistance to needy families
- The Wintergreen Nature Foundation for its environmental and cultural education programs, and STEM-related teacher training