This project replaced windows in the Fire Dept Training Room. These windows are more energy efficient than the previous windows. The windows cover a large area in the training room and needed to be replaced.
2021
4-H Cooking, Arts, Health Rocks
The Ala-Tom RC&D grant was used for the Washington County 4-H program. Supplies were purchased to provide research based education and programming to youth age 9-18. Covid did cause a strain during the 2021 program year, however may youth were still provided programming opportunities. Health Rocks/Tobacco education material and supplies were purchased. These supplies were used on May 10 to provide a county wide Tobacco education program for ALL 6th graders in the county. The W.C. superintendent has already voiced concern about the need for tobacco education and wants to partner to reach even more youth during this next school year. Supplies and materials will be used continuously for this program.
Arts and Cooking supplies were purchased with grant funds. 4-H offered a Christmas 2020 Art club for 18 youth. We also delivered art programs into the schools, including the Chatom Elementary 1st grade and the Soil Sam project. Day Camps were delivered to both public libraries this summer where supplies reached 50+ youth. Our office also provided a cupcake workshop and 2 separate day camps where cooking and art were the primary focus. Youth in Washington County are actively engaged in 4-H, and we are so excited to offer these clubs again during the 2021-2022 school/curriculum year. Any extra supplies will be used this program year.
ATRC SenioRx Prescription Assistance Program
As part of a national aging network, Alabama Tombigbee Area Agency on Aging provides many services to the senior and disabled population of Choctaw, Clarke, Conecuh, Dallas, Marengo, Monroe, Perry, Sumter, Washington and Wilcox counties. We strive to reach older individuals with the greatest economic and social needs with particular attention given to low-income minority elders, individuals with limited English proficiency, individuals with disabilities, individuals at risk of institutional placement, and individuals residing in rural areas. The Area Agency on Aging advocates for seniors and helps them plan and manage their lives through a system of home and community-based services to maintain a lifetime of independence and dignity.
The SenioRx program is a prescription assistance program offered by the Area Agency on Aging. The goal of SenioRx is to assist qualified individuals to obtain free or low-cost brand name prescriptions from pharmaceutical companies. Those who qualify must be 55 years of age or older or disabled, with no prescription drug coverage and having a chronic medical condition. They must also meet specific income limits. Persons with insurance coverage who fall into the Medicare Part D coverage gap may also qualify for the program.
Lets Take A Walk
Through this grant, we were able to beatify the downtown of Evergreen. Decorative flags, a Christmas tiny house, birdhouses and two benches were placed in the downtown of Evergreen. We also were able to order 4 tents that will be used throughout the year. This grant truly made a difference in the downtown of Evergreen.
WEEES (Workbooks and Early Educational Enrichment Supplies)
The WEEES Project was initiated as an effort to improve student achievement in grades K-12 and encourage at-risk students to improve themselves through the use of technology and up-dated equipment that incorporates science, reading and math skills. During this project, students were involved in artistic disciplines for six weeks during this summer and a year-round tutorial program that incorporated computer literacy, art, and music.