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ITEM: WELLINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FUNDING APPROVAL AND CHECK PRESENTATION
REQUEST: Wellington Community Foundation funding approval and check presentation for Wellington community initiatives.
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EXPLANATION: The Wellington Community Foundation (WCF) has approved funding for various community initiatives that aim to support seniors, children, and veterans. The approved projects and their respective funding are as follows:
• Holiday Toy Drive - $4,000 supporting a toy giveaway for over 300 children at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church;
• Boys & Girls Club of Wellington - $6,000 providing summer sponsorships to ensure children have a safe, engaging environment;
• Back to School Event - $7,500 supplying school materials for students in need;
• Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center - $20,000 supporting pre-employment training and life skills programs for high school students;
• Village Park Summer Camps - $8,000 offering scholarships for low-income children to attend educational and recreational summer camps;
• Sponsor Monthly Luncheons for Seniors - $7,500 funding monthly luncheons at the Wellington Community Center to foster social connections for seniors;
• Bike Assist Program - $2,000 refurbishing and providing bikes and helmets to children in need.
• Youth Council Program - $1,000 to support initiatives that allow youth to express their views, develop projects that address community needs, and participate in decision-making processes.
The total funding amount approved is $56,000.
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: NO
PUBLIC HEARING: NO QUASI-JUDICIAL:
FIRST READING: SECOND READING:
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: YES
FISCAL IMPACT:
WELLINGTON FUNDAMENTAL: Responsive Government
RECOMMENDATION: Wellington Community Foundation funding approval and check presentation for Wellington community initiatives.