Whitin Community Center Awarded CHNA-6 Grant to Launch Blackstone Valley Essential Needs Distribution Network
The Whitin Community Center, in partnership with Chief Montminy of the Uxbridge Police Department and the Blackstone Valley Interagency Coalition, is proud to announce we have been awarded a Greater Milford Community Network CHNA-6 Community Grant.
This funding will support the launch of the Blackstone Valley Essential Needs Distribution Network, a new initiative focused on making sure families across the region can more easily access everyday necessities like food, clothing, hygiene products, and basic household items.
Right now, many organizations receive donations, but there isn’t always a simple or coordinated way to share those resources across the region. In addition, sometimes these donations can be from large regional distribution centers on pallets or in large quantities from stores which makes it difficult for any one agency or organization to accept the donation. This project will change that.
The network will create a centralized system that:
• Collects large donations from regional distribution centers
• Organizes and stores donated items safely with new equipment and shelving
• Shares donated goods across the region efficiently with local nonprofits, food pantries, shelters, churches, and service agencies through new communication and volunteer apps
By working together, these organizations will be able to reduce waste, avoid duplication, and ensure that donated goods reach the people who need them most and more effectively.
The Whitin Community Center is committed to enhancing the health and well-being of individuals and families and building a strong community in the Blackstone Valley. We offer social, recreational, educational, and outreach programs that bring community members of all ages and backgrounds together. The Whitin Community Center is the Blackstone Valley’s most complete family and recreation center with two swimming pools, a gym, fitness center, early learning programs, summer camps and a seven and a half acre park. For more information call 508.234.8184 or visit www.WhitinCommunityCenter.com.
