This funding will help 49 nonprofit community organizations in their efforts to offer essential public assistance for social services, health care and economic development.
TUCSON, Ariz. — The Pima County Board of Supervisors approved a significant $3,623,520 funding allocation for the Outside Agency Program at their meeting on Tuesday.
The program, which fiscal year begins on July 1, intends to support financially disadvantaged and at-risk populations, with a focus on providing basic necessities and services in rural areas. “The Outside Agency Program shows Pima County’s commitment to residents via established and trusted nonprofit partners that are best positioned to provide direct community resources and services,” stated Dan Sullivan, Pima County's Community & Workforce Development director.An additional $361,760 has been set aside for County departments responsible for Outside Agency programs funded by other organizations, such as the Pima Association of Governments.
The Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona emerged as the largest recipient, getting a significant portion of the $456,305 in funds that will be split between four projects. $331,493 of this amount will be used for emergency food assistance.Bivian Contreras is a real-time editor for KGUN 9.
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