COVID 19

In support of this philanthropic effort, the Callaway Foundation has offered a $50,000 matching grant for this fund. Contributions will be matched dollar for dollar up to $50,000.
This fund exists to provide flexible resources to organizations in Troup County working with our most vulnerable citizens: members of the community who are disproportionately impacted by coronavirus (COVID-19) and the economic consequences of this outbreak. Charitable grants will fund existing organizations and programs that have deep roots in our community and strong experience working in areas such as access to food, prescriptions/healthcare, childcare and basic needs. This fund is designed to complement the work of local public health, nonprofit and governmental entities, and to expand local capacity to support individuals and families experiencing hardships because of the outbreak and related closures and disruptions.
United Way of West Georgia will administer grants from the Emergency Relief Fund in partnership with CFCV and the Callaway Foundation and in close collaboration with community partners and local governments. Together, we will proactively identify potential grant recipients, solicit guidance on potential partnerships and recommend final awards as quickly as possible. Funds will be released on a rolling basis as fundraising continues throughout the outbreak and recovery phases of the crisis, making it possible to move resources quickly and adapt to evolving needs in subsequent funding phases.
Both UWWG and CFCV are waiving the administrative fees that would normally be associated with this Fund. Banking fees, including credit card transactions for contributions to the Fund, will apply.

