ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) -The Jackie Robinson Boys & Ladies Membership (JRBGC) of Cairo-Grady County can now stay up for increasing its facility, due to the latest congressional approval of a $850,000 grant.
This transformative grant, named “Challenge Homerun,” alerts a brand new chapter within the membership’s historical past, promising enhanced alternatives and assets for the youth it serves.
The Invoice was accepted by the Home of Representatives on March seventh, handed by the Senate on March eighth, and finally signed into legislation by the President on March ninth.
The grant proposal was one in every of 100 submitted all through the district. Out of those submissions, 15 neighborhood initiatives had been chosen for funding, together with “Challenge Homerun”.
The JRBGC is partially funded by the federal authorities and operates with the assist of tax-exempt standing. The membership depends on numerous sources for its working price range. These embody membership charges, particular person donations, and fundraisers led by board members.
Enlargement plans embody an indoor gymnasium and extra classroom areas. “The venture is an applicable use of grant funds as a result of the membership has bodily outgrown its present location resulting from area constraints.” says JRBGC Board Chair Donica Douglas. Shifting to a second location to serve extra native youth has been a aim of the membership for years. However, resulting from flooding issues that dream was not doable.
The grant acquired widespread assist, with area people leaders writing letters of assist.
“We’re so very appreciative of the efforts by Congressman Bishop’s workplace and his employees for serving to this venture turn into a actuality for the JRBGC” Govt Director Stephen Francis says of the Congressman and Subject Consultant’s efforts.
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