Cullman County Community Development Commission awards $84,000 in grants

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W.C. Mann for The Cullman TribuneĀ 

CULLMAN, Ala. ā€“ The Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC) met Monday evening and awarded a total of $84,000 in grants. 

ā€ÆThe following grant requests were approved: 

  • ā€Æ Good Hope Elementary School – $12,000 for tables and chairs for social distancing 
  • Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation – $12,000 to assist cancer patients in need 
  • Crane Hill Communities Fire and EMS – $12,000 to purchase a LUCAS CPR device 
  • Walter Volunteer Fire Department – $12,000 to purchase turnout gear, rechargeable flashlights, medical equipment, batteries and chargers 
  • Good Hope Fire Rescue – $12,000 for extrication equipment 
  • Logan Fire and Rescue – $12,000 for new turnout gear 
  • Cullman County Center for the Developmentally Disabled – $12,000 for fees associated with shipments of Walmart returns 

ā€ÆRequests from Parkside Elementary School, Sleep in Heavenly Peace Inc., Curtā€™s Closet, Holly Pond High School Band, Greerbillies Campground and Liberty Learning Foundation were declined. 

ā€ÆCCCDC members are: 

  • ā€Æ Cherrie Haney – chairman, appointed by the legislative delegation 
  • Joe Golden – appointed by Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview 
  • Josh Speakman – appointed by Rep. Scott Stadthagen, R-Hartselle 
  • Olen Carney – appointed by Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Good Hope 
  • The seat to be appointed by Sen. Garlan Gudger, previously filled by Cherrie Haney, is currently open. 

The CCCDC attempts to maintain a $100,000 balance in its account. The group started the evening with a reported $172,073. The grants issued left $88,073 in available funds. 

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