$74,000 Grant from Webster Foundation


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The Webster Foundation awarded grants to 7 area food pantries and 32 Ripon-area organizations in the amount of $74,000. The grant making was done in honor of the 25th anniversary of the Websters opening Pick ’n Save in Ripon.

Food pantries receiving funds included the Community Thrift Store and Food Pantry, the Ripon Food Pantry, the Green Lake County Food Pantry, the Berlin Food Pantry, the Princeton Food Pantry, the Brandon Food Pantry and the Markesan Food Pantry.


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Programs that support the personal and social development of individuals and families; provide care, protection and supervision; and enhance the individual's independence and ability to manage his or her own resources.

See also: Food (K03); Health Care (Major Group E); Housing (Major Group L); Legal Services (I05); Mental Health, Substance Abuse (Major Group F); Recreation & Sports (Major Group N); Youth Development (Major Group O)

Use references: Community Services; Multiservice Programs; Neighborhood Multipurpose Centers; Settlement House Programs; Social Services; Social Work

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