Cherokee nonprofits to receive $3 million from feds

The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners has awarded more than $2.8 million to eight local nonprofits as a part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding.

Cherokee officials received 29 project requests from 13 nonprofit agencies, totaling $20.3 million.

This initial disbursement is nearly half of the $6 million in ARPA funds allocated for homelessness and community support services.

Successful proposals included:

$700,000 to the Goshen Valley Foundation to buy a medical building.
$588,600 to Bethesda Medical to transition to a hybrid clinic.
$500,000 to the Canton Housing Authority for the demolition and abatement of old buildings.
$379,980 to Goodwill of North Georgia to purchase welding and forklift training simulators.
$330,812 to Heritage Presbyterian Church for construction of a portico, ADA accessibility and security monitoring at their food pantry.
$160,072 to Next Step Ministries to purchase a bus for wheelchair access for three.
$110,000 to the YMCA to repurpose tennis courts for other activities.
$78,000 to the Boys & Girls Club for controlled door access, smoke detectors and occupancy sensors.

Information: cherokeega.com

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