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| Fund | Mon Valley Alliance, Historical Preservation Fund, Entrepreneurship and Incubation Fund, The Mon Valley Community Development Fund, Workforce Readiness Fund |
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$25.00 – $1,000.00
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Monongahela Valley Hospital – Citizens Funding Drive
Given the impact of COVID-19, the Monongahela Valley Hospital needs our help. Please see below for ways you can help support our local Health Care workers.
Citizens Drive for Monongahela Valley Hospital
Monongahela Valley Hospital Foundation Website
$7,500 in Grants awarded to California, Donora & North Charleroi Boroughs
Photo: Left to Right: Randy Durr, Manager, Regional External Affairs, FirstEnergy/West Penn Power; Steve Hega, Mayor, North Charleroi Borough; John McDonough, Mayor, Donora Borough; Patsy Alfano, President of Council, California Borough; John Easoz, Chairman, Mon Valley Alliance Foundation.
The Mon Valley Alliance Foundation, with support from the First Energy Foundation, recently awarded $2,500 each to California Borough, Donora Borough and North Charleroi Borough for the installation of cameras to help fight the opoid crisis, deter crime and increase the economic vitality of these communities. Please read the full Press Release for more information:
Historical Preservation Fund
The purpose of this fund is to provide funding for historical preservation activities in the Mon Valley. Projects may include building or property acquisition, restoration or recovery, promotional materials or to provide matching funds for federal, state and local grant opportunities.
Entrepreneurship and Incubation Fund
The purpose of this fund is to provide capital through a revolving loan fund for entrepreneurs and startups in the Mon Valley as well as funding for infrastructure to attract startups to the area. Projects may include co-working or incubation spaces, cooperative formation, training, promotion or other activities. In addition, the fund will make program related investments with an expected return on investment.
The Mon Valley Community Development Fund
The purpose of this fund is to provide ongoing capital support for economic and community development projects that attract business to the communities of the Mid Mon Valley and provide public amenities that improve the quality of life for our communities. Projects may include acquisition of buildings and land, site preparation or demolition, creation or improvement of public spaces, development projects and matching funds for federal, state or local grant programs. The fund will also facilitate regional level planning initiatives for the betterment of the Mid Mon Valley.
Workforce Readiness Fund
The purpose of this fund is to provide funding support for workforce development projects that will prepare area residents for employment opportunities with existing businesses in the area as well as develop a labor force to attract new employers and industries to the area. Projects may include trade and industry specific training programs, financial opportunity centers, life skills and facility or space acquisition for workforce activities.
