\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>A $1,000 award to the Historical Association of South Jefferson will help complete siding on the Six Town Meeting House at its East Church Street campus. It will finish exterior renovations to the building, which is a valuable meeting space for community organizations.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>Adams Center Free Library was also awarded a $1,000 grant to support the organization\u2019s lighting project. Funding will assist in making vast improvements to overall lighting at the library to enhance programs and maintenance efficiency.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>\u201cGeographic-directed giving is a trend that is increasingly of interest to donors. The unique nature of community foundations make it possible for charitable interests to be closely aligned with the things that matter most to those who want to make a difference where their hearts are,\u201d said Rande Richardson, Community Foundation executive director.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>Because of many generous donors to the Six Town Community Fund since its inception, the two projects will be finalized with a clear benefit to the two communities they serve.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>\u201cEach year, we continue to be impressed with the way this community fund impacts the Six Town region,\u201d said Max DelSignore, Community Foundation assistant director. \u201cNonprofits provide such essential services and enrichment opportunities to the community.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>The Six Town Community Fund was established in 2013 through the generosity of many donors, matched by the community foundation, as a permanent, charitable resource to support nonprofits serving southern Jefferson County. The community fund has awarded more than $30,000 in grants to assist with 33 different community service projects and programs. These have included community improvement projects, youth programs, arts and cultural events, equipment purchases, and facility upgrades. Projects are evaluated based on their overall community benefit, effective use of grant money, and the ability of the applicant to successfully implement the project.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/nnycf.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Six_Town_logo.png\"){kind=logo}
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