We are pleased to announce the three grant finalists for the 2020 Project W Grant Program. The finalists will be awarded grants totaling $48,500 at the Annual Meeting (via Zoom) on October 28th. Members will vote prior to that night to award the “big winner” the top grant of $29,100; the two runners up will receive $9,700. The three grant finalists are:
DCCC Educational Foundation – New Choices Career Development Grant proposal: to assist women affected by layoffs caused by COVID-19 closures through individualized career counseling, training plans and a laptop training program.
Delaware County Women Against Rape (DC WAR) Grant proposal: to provide continued counseling and pilot a counseling program for women in prison who have reported sexual abuse prior to incarceration.
Valley Youth House Committee, Inc. Grant proposal: to help young women ages 18 – 24 retain housing and stability following exit from foster care or homelessness.
We thank all of the grant applicants for the impactful work they do for women and families in Delaware County. Our members have learned so much and appreciate your dedication and commitment.
By Women, For Women 