Adams County Community Foundation
Awards $151,750 to Strengthen Community
The Adams County Community Foundation has announced $151,750 in grants from the Community Foundation’s Fund for Adams County. Supported by individuals, families and businesses, this Fund is a permanent, growing endowment dedicated to addressing the evolving needs of Adams County.
Jennie Knox (GBHM board), Mary Alice Nutter (GBHM board), Rogers Smith (GBHM board), Andrew Dalton (ACHS Executive Director), Jane Nutter (ACHS & GBHM boards)
“We use the Fund for Adams County to do three things,” explained Ed Szoke, chair of the Community Foundation’s volunteer Distribution Committee which oversees grants. “First, to strengthen nonprofits that help our most vulnerable residents, second, to help people attain self-sufficiency, and third, to encourage collaborations that advance affordable housing, transportation, and economic development in Adams County. In considering these grants, we pay particular attention to supporting equity and inclusion in our community.”
2021 Adams County Grants are listed below.
Adams County Housing Authority – $21,750
Even after securing a voucher for subsidized housing, people face multiple barriers to finding a suitable place to live. This grant will support a new staff position: a housing specialist who will recruit landlords to the program, create a database of available units, connect voucher holders with appropriate housing and help with transportation and completing necessary paperwork.
Children’s Aid Society – $20,000
This grant supports a family advocate—a case manager who provides broad support for families with housing insecurity. Family advocates encourage realistic goals on the path to stability, guide financial decisions, and help access health and mental health services.
Gettysburg CARES – $25,000
Gettysburg CARES will provide case managers, temporary shelter and computer access to help people find permanent housing, a stable source of income, and health care.
Adams County Historical Society – $30,000
This grant supports a joint exhibit with the Gettysburg Black History Museum. The space at the Historical Society will allow for free, public access to the Black History Museum’s collection of artifacts as well as space for special programs and events offering insight into an important but under-represented perspective on Adams County history.
Manos Unidas – $25,000
Manos Unidas addresses the needs of Adams County’s growing Hispanic population. This grant supports the addition of a case manager who will provide individualized help for everyday essentials such as food, housing, information, advocacy, access to technology, transportation and more.
Upper Adams School District – $30,000
This grant supports implementation of a comprehensive anti-racism plan, including training and professional development focusing on equity and inclusion. The district is reaching beyond its staff and student body to community members and organizations to foster a learning environment free of racism, discrimination, and bullying.
The Fund for Adams County is a growing community endowment, fueled by numerous donors who have created their own charitable funds to be used by the Community Foundation to address the current and evolving needs of Adams County. These generous supporters include Thomas E. & Florence B. Metz, Jack & Bobbie Phillips, John S. & Kimberly L. Phillips, Eric & Suzanne Flynn, Thomas P. & Roberta C. Henninger, Fred & Rita Diehl, Donald H. & Mildred C. Hershey, M.C. Jones, Sharon Trew Cline Magraw, Charles Ritter Family, James D. & Eleanor B. Sheen, George & Roberta Wood, and the legacy of founding father Ben Franklin.
