Groups receive funds from Franklin County United Way

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. - The Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program of United Way of Franklin County has awarded $65,085 to the Franklin County area for services providing shelter and feeding sites in the local area.

A local board comprised of representatives from national organizations, clergy and government has reviewed applications and made awards to the following:

HEIGHT="6" ALT="* "> Franklin County Shelter for the Homeless - $28,000

HEIGHT="6" ALT="* "> Women in Need - $13,000

HEIGHT="6" ALT="* "> Salvation Army - $24,999

HEIGHT="6" ALT="* "> Waynesboro Area Human Services Council - $9,150

The money will help to provide needed services through Sept. 30, officials said.

For information about this federal program and its guidelines, contact Cynthia L. Hawbaker at United Way of Franklin County.