Basic Needs

Attainable and Desirable Housing for All Safe, attainable, and affordable housing is a key pillar to a healthy, vibrant community. A stable housing inventory is critical to its economic well-being. When housing expenses are more than 30% of a family's income, it impacts their ability to afford basic needs. Barry County rent expense as a share of average household income…

The fund shall be used to support the charitable purposes of the American Red Cross in Barry County.

The fund shall be used to support the charitable programs, projects and scholarships in Barry County.

The fund shall be used to provide free non-emergency medical and dental care, low cost or no-cost medications and access to free local social services to low income and uninsured adult individuals through a professional and independent Free Clinic provided by volunteers.

The purpose of the fund is to support the residents to maintain public safety and promote the development of responsible citizens in Barry County.

This fund will help support the construction of a COA building on a site where Commission on Aging hopes to be a part of a bigger senior-cenric community. Currently 26% of Barry County residents are over 60 and this number is growing.  This new facility will  allow the Commission on Aging to respond to the changing demographics of our county.

Funds to be expended for assistance to aged and/or disabled residents of Barry County who are at risk of losing the ability to live in their own homes because of the need to pay for modifications and repairs to their homes and/or to fund transportation.

Support the activities of the Barry County Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program.

To increase health care access for the underinsured or underserved in Barry County.

The fund shall be used to support the charitable programs and projects of the Barry Intermediate School District.

For the support of efforts to prevent homelessness in Barry County.

The fund shall be used to support the charitable activities of the Big Brothers/Big Sisters Barry County program.

The fund shall be used to enhance the quality of life for mentally and/or physically challenged individuals (special needs persons) residing in Barry County for equipment and/or services not already available to them.

To support community outreach efforts by the YMCA of Barry County such as Y Mentors, CATCH Summer Playground, Y on the Fly, and the B. Bus Mobile Library.

To support the Delton Area Rotary Club in supplying Panther Packs to students in the Delton Kellogg school district.

The Delton Area Rotary Club was founded on the motto of “Service above Self” and developed this scholarship fund to reward students who demonstrate a strong commitment to community service as well as leadership skills.  The purpose of the scholarship is to provide 2 non-renewable scholarships to graduating Delton-Kellogg students (1 for a student going to a college/university and 1…

“Reaching Our Community’s Kids with Support” Our mission is to use our time, talents and treasures collectively to support our kids and to better our community. Our primary focus is increasing mental health awareness and suicide prevention. Our biggest outreach is “We’ve Got Your Back Shack” which is a free to all clothing center.

Donor advised fund to support charitable projects, programs and activities in Barry County.

The fund shall be used to provide pass through funding for special needs in Barry County during troubled economic times to help our families and children in need.

The fund shall be used for support of the charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes of Family Support Center of Barry County Fund.

The purpose of the fund is for the benefit of horses that have no access to appropriate medical care due to financial hardship for the owner.

To fund the Royal Coach property.

The Mission of Green Gables is to provide a temporary, secure, nurturing environment and supportive services to survivors of domestic violence in Barry County.  Due to a reduction of federal funding, accounting for 40% of our operating budget, financial support is needed to bridge the sizable gap and is critical in our efforts to help families in our county. A…

Fund established to support collaborative efforts to bring Group Cares Workcamps into Barry County. Monies to be used as community "match" needed to participate in program. Group Cares is a group of individuals who volunteer their time, expertise and funds to renovate homes for needy owners.

The Fund shall be used for support of the charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes of Habitat for Humanity Barry County.