By JEFF TIRRELL
(TURNERS FALLS) — The Montague Catholic Social Ministries in Turners Falls and Just Roots in Greenfield are among a dozen Pioneer Valley organizations receiving Covid 19 funding from the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts. The money is part of grants totaling $183,000 going to non-profit organizations to help them address the immediate needs of youth and families, mental health, and food justice during the pandemic.
According to Katie Allan Zobel, President and CEO of the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts, “We are continuing to provide vital resources to the frontline organizations addressing vulnerable individuals, youth and families. As the work of the COVID-19 Response Fund unfolds, we are continuing to learn about gaps in resources and are identifying those most in need of emergency assistance. We thank the organizations we are able to support with resources and are inspired by their advocacy for the constituents they serve.”