WARREN COUNTY, MO (July 1, 2009) — The United Way of Greater St. Louis awarded five one-time Community Enhancement Grants, totaling $5,000, to non-profit agencies and organizations to help meet basic needs in Warren County.

Agape Ministry of Warren County, North East Community Action Corporation, Saint Louis Crisis Nursery, Warren County Senior Center and Youth In Need were each awarded $1,000 grants.

“These grants enable United Way to partner with even more community nonprofits to build a stronger, healthier region,” said Allan Dreyer, chair of the Warren County Community Enhancements Grant panel. “We’re pleased to offer necessary funding to these organizations that will go toward improving their programs and increasing resources. We know these grants will go a long way in helping each program do more.”

The one-time grants were presented to both United Way-member and nonmember organizations and programs. Funding was carefully determined by volunteers who live in Warren County.

Grants monies for each agency will assist them in helping families with:

• Agape Ministry of Warren County -  food for Wright City food pantry
• North East Community Action Corporation - gas cards/ personal care kits
• Warren County Senior Center  -  food supplies for Meals on Wheels
• Saint Louis Crisis Nursery  -  basic needs (food, prescriptions, personal care products, etc.)
• Youth In Need -  food for Head Start and early learning program

photo available: Representatives of the Warren County agencies receiving one-time Community Enhancement Grants from United Way. Click here.

About United Way of Greater St. Louis

The United Way funds nearly 200 health and human service agencies located throughout a 16-county area in Missouri and Illinois. More than one million people in our community receive services that strengthen families, help the elderly, keep children healthy and safe, and build stronger neighborhoods. For more information, contact 636-939-3300 or visit www.stl.unitedway.org.

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