Albany Chest recipients list needs
By Kathy Thomson
Twenty-four different organizations have been approved for funding from the Albany Chest, with the 2019 campaign now underway with a $42,000 goal.
In each issue during the next few weeks, a brief look will be taken at two or three of the benefitting organizations in order to give prospective donors an idea of their activities.
Albany 7 on 7
The summer sports program has requested $1,000 from the Community Chest.
The organization was organized five years ago. It does not receive funding from the public school system, and relies on fundraising to support the program, according to league president Anthony Ceder.
The amount requested from the Chest is expected to cover 100 percent of the program’s operating budget, according to Ceder.
ResourceCare Vittles by Vehicles
The meal home delivery program operates under the umbrella of the Resource Center and serves a lunch meal to 40 elderly residents and shut-ins every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, according to director Mindy Ary.
“This program has been in place for over 20 years and continues to help those who are in need of a warm meal,” Ary said. “The local churches rotate monthly to provide volunteers to deliver the meals and the collaboration continues to be a success in putting an end to hunger.”
Clients are eligible when they are age 60 or over, disabled, or a shut-in due to a medical condition.
According to Ary, a grant covers $3,200 and the remainder of the $37,000 budget must be met by contributions and fundraisers.
The director has requested $5,000 from the Albany Chest this year.
County Rural VFD
The Shackelford County Rural Fire Department serves 980 square miles and 3,000 people, and fights all sorts of grass and range fires, according to fire chief Brad Henry.
Members of the organization have also assisted the Albany VFD in battling structural fires in Albany.
The registered non-profit has requested $2,500.
Contributions to the Chest can be given to Paige Adair at First National Bank or Jana Kitchens at First Financial Bank, or they can be mailed to Albany Chest, PO Box 2019, Albany TX 76430.
