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Metro United Way wins $82,000 Ford grant to expand Bullitt County McKinney‑Vento supports
Summary
Metro United Way secured an $82,000 Ford Philanthropy Foundation grant to fund McKinney‑Vento services in Bullitt County Public Schools, supporting roughly 450 students over two school years with transportation and part‑time staff.
Metro United Way secured an $82,000 Ford Philanthropy Foundation grant to support Bullitt County Public Schools’ McKinney‑Vento program, the board heard during its May regular meeting. The district’s McKinney‑Vento liaison said the funding will support transportation and part‑time staff to help about 450 students experiencing homelessness over the next two school years.
The grant matters because McKinney‑Vento services provide protections and targeted supports for students experiencing homelessness; local staff said the funds will fund gas cards, part‑time van drivers and educators to improve attendance, credit recovery and individualized supports. “This $82,000…
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