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Commissioners transfer remaining opioid award from Hope Initiative to Hagar’s Hope
Summary
The board approved a motion to transfer the remaining balance of an earlier opioid fund award, originally made to Hope Initiative, to Hagar’s Hope after the Williams House program moved to the Hagar’s Hope 501(c)(3).
Henry County commissioners on Sept. 24 approved transferring the remaining balance of an initial opioid award from Hope Initiative to Hagar’s Hope, which now owns and operates the Williams House program and holds 501(c)(3) status.
Representatives from Hope Initiative and Hagar’s Hope told commissioners the original award had been made to Hope Initiative because, at the time, the Williams House was not a 501(c)(3) and therefore ineligible to receive restricted opioid funds. With ownership transferred to Hagar’s Hope and the organization now operating as a 501(c)(3), the presenters asked that the remaining award balance be conveyed to Hagar’s Hope for continued service delivery.
Commissioners indicated no objection and approved the transfer by unanimous vote, 3-0. County staff said they would determine whether any restrictions apply to the funds and how future disbursements will be managed; one commissioner noted they would consider where to pay from and how funds are to be used before determining whether funds are locked or restricted.
Next steps: staff will process the transfer of the remaining award balance to Hagar’s Hope and ensure any restrictions or reporting requirements are satisfied.
