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Pueblo County United Way opens up application process for emergency funds

Posted at 7:30 PM, Apr 13, 2020
and last updated 2020-04-23 20:23:52-04

PUEBLO — A group in pueblo is trying to help non-profits in their time of need during COVID-19.

Pueblo County United Way has opened up their application process for emergency funds for local non-profits.

To begin the application process, please click here.

"I cannot even begin to tell you how important these dollars are," said Shanna Farmer from Pueblo County United Way. "We have our non-profits working on the front lines of this crisis and they need these funds more than ever."

Currently, Pueblo County United Way has about $95,000 in the fund.

United Way is also asking people to donate to the emergency fund.

Grant application for Round 1 will end on Saturday night, with awards being announced and distributed between May 4th through the 8th.

Round 2, Mid-/Long-tern Recovery will remain open through May 16 at 11:59 p.m