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Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) announced nearly $420,000 has been awarded to nonprofits serving residents in Greene and Washington counties. The money comes through the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP), a tax credit initiative that encourages businesses to invest in projects that strengthen communities and improve quality of life for residents

“These grants are a great example of how public and private partnerships can come together to support the needs of our communities,” Cook said. “The 50^th District is home to hardworking families, dedicated community leaders and organizations making a difference every day. These funds will help revitalize communities, expand educational opportunities and assist in providing winter clothing to at-risk youth.”

The organizations receiving money through the NAP include:

• Mon Valley Alliance Foundation - $237,500. For the fourth year of a six-year revitalization initiative in Charleroi, partnering with the nonprofit organization Blueprints. Together, they will work to strengthen the community through projects that include pre-home buying counseling, riverfront park development, Main Street improvements and workforce training.
• Literacy Council of Southwestern Pennsylvania - $135,000. The council is acquiring a former school building to expand programming and serve an additional 800 students a year.
• Growing Up Greene - $45,000. The money will provide winter clothing to at-risk youth. The project will also improve tracking and storage systems and formalize partnerships to reach more families.

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