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These grants are made possible through local fundraising
From News Reports
Allegany County United Way on Thursday announced $210,000 in grants awarded to local nonprofits serving Allegany County.
“Over the last year, we have witnessed firsthand the hard work and perseverance of our community partners. Even during a global pandemic, their dedication to the people in Allegany County remained unshakable,” ACUW Director Amanda Joyce-Phelps stated.
Accepting grant funding on behalf of the Allegany Senior Foundation were foundation President Reita Lynch and Office for the Aging Executive Director Anita Mattison.
“In the midst of a global pandemic, where seniors and those with underlying health conditions and chronic illnesses are at heightened risk of infection or death, the Home Delivered Meals Program has played a pivotal role in securing nutritious food, social interactions and daily wellness checks that many seniors need. United Way funds helped to serve an additional 3,26
Borrello: Expand Allegany County s COVID-19 vaccination sites
Allegany County currently has the state’s lowest vaccination rate, senator says
Wellsville Daily Reporter
ALBANY – State Senator George Borrello is calling on Gov. Andrew Cuomo and state Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker to set up COVID-19 vaccination clinics in Allegany County, citing low vaccination rates in the county.
“This is an urgent need, Borrello said in a statement. Only 7.6 percent of Allegany County residents have received their first dose of the COVID vaccine. That’s the lowest percent in the state. We need to establish state mass vaccination clinics in Allegany County as soon as possible.”