Marquette, MI – January 26, 2024 – The Community Foundation of Marquette County has announced the distribution of $180,000 to local nonprofits working to fight homelessness and assist people in recovery.
The grants come from the Zacchaeus Fund, which is coordinated by the Foundation, and include Great Lakes Recovery Centers for $50,000, The Women’s Center of Marquette for $40,000, Janzen House $30,000, the Room at the Inn $30,000 and Superior Connections RCO $30,000.
Eppensteiner shared some background about the Zacchaeus Fund and how it was established to address the cycle of addiction and homelessness and support vulnerable populations toward recovery and stable housing.
Wilkinson talked about how this round of funding will assist the efforts of Room At The Inn to aid the homeless and possibly expand the scope of their services.
Find out more about the Zacchaeus Fund and the Community Foundation of Marquette County at their website.
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