THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Friday, November 3, 1995 TAG: 9511010184
SECTION: PORTSMOUTH CURRENTS PAGE: 17 EDITION: FINAL
LENGTH: Short : 34 lines
Several Portsmouth human service agencies will be allotted a one-time grant from The United Way of South Hampton Roads through its 1995 ``Human Needs Response Fund.''
The fund has set aside $85,000 to assist 12 area agencies.
The grants, allocated for a specific purpose, were made possible as a result of higher than normal pledges.
Children's Harbor will receive $10,000 for capital repairs to the center.
The Center for Youth will receive $3,000 to purchase an agency van.
The Miller Day Nursery will get $6,100 to replace the roof and electrical system.
The American Red Cross, Portsmouth/West Chesapeake Chapter, will receive $3,895 to purchase an agency van, and Help and Emergency Response will receive money to purchase a copier.
The United Way campaign will continue through Nov. 30. ILLUSTRATION: HOW IT WORKS
One in five Hampton Roads residents receives help annually from
United Way agencies.
United Way of South Hampton Roads supports agencies that provide
160 different human service programs.
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