Horizon Bank has awarded United Way serving Howard and Tipton Counties a $5,000 grant to be used for the COVID-19 Relief Fund.
“We want to thank Horizon Bank for generously donating $5,000 to the United Way COVID-19 Relief Fund,” said Abbie Smith, President and CEO of United Way Serving Howard and Tipton Counties. “This fund will allow United Way to rapidly deploy resources to community-based organizations that are offering emergency relief to families and individuals in need and working with unexpected expenses related to COVID-19.”
Four grants have been approved for local non-profits with the COVID-19 Emergency fund. $1000 was allocated to Tipton Boys & Girls Club, $4500 to Bona Vista Programs, $1000 to Coordinated Assistance Ministries and $3000 to the Family Service Association of Howard County
“As a corporate citizen, Horizon Bank has a responsibility to assist in the growth and prosperity of our communities– not only through economic development, but also as a leader in corporate citizenship, volunteerism and fulfilling unmet needs of the community,” added John Marley VP, Sr. Commercial Loan Officer, Horizon Bank. “We know our families are struggling right now with unplanned business closures and expenses and we feel called to help.”
As the pandemic unfolds, United Way is partnering with nonprofits, government, businesses, churches, and community volunteers to make sure supports are in place to help struggling families who are being hit the hardest right now. Community-based organizations can apply for the Emergency Fund at unitedwayhoco.org.
“United Way has a history in Howard and Tipton Counties of stepping up when our citizens are in need. We know right now our most vulnerable citizens are even more at risk with business closures and unplanned expenses. We want to do everything possible to ensure our hardest hit families come through this pandemic,” said Rex Ambrose, United Way Serving Howard and Tipton Counties Board Chair.
Nearly one-fourth of the households are ALICE, Asset-Limited, Income-Constrained, and Employed—a term United Way uses to describe the demographic they serve. These households make just a little too much to qualify for public assistance, but not enough to fully meet their basic budget—let alone set aside any savings for a safety net when crises hit.
If you are in need of assistance, you can call 765-457-HELP or text ACCESS to 85511.
Donations can be made securely at unitedwayhoco.org, by calling 765-457-HELP (4357) or by mailing a check to 210 W Walnut St, Kokomo, IN 46901.
