Centre County nonprofits get grants for projects to help women

The Makery was awarded a grant from the Women United group to make a Children’s Space at the Centre County Courthouse. Pictured in the first row, from left: Grace Cousins, Lisa Cousins, Amy Frank (all from The Makery), Centre County United Way Executive Director Paula Williams and Women United Chair Barbara Sherlock. In the second row, from left: Theresa Kieffer of the Centre County Youth Service Bureau, Judge Brian Marshall and Judge Katie Oliver. Photo provided

Centre County United Way’s Women United group recently awarded two grants to local organizations for projects that directly impact women and children in the county.

The Makery, a nonprofit community art studio in downtown State College, received $6,350 to establish a Children’s Space at the Centre County Courthouse. Centre Volunteers in Medicine was awarded $1,000 toward the nonprofit’s Breast Health Program. The funding will be used to spread awareness of the free breast care services for those who do not have health insurance or are underinsured.

Eight nonprofit agencies sought funding from the Women United group this year.

From left: Centre County United Way Executive Director Paula Williams, Centre Volunteers in Medicine Marketing Coordinator Darion Shawley and Women United Chair Barbara Sherlock pose after CVIM was awarded a 1,000 grant. Photo provided

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