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Joseph Project seeks $25,000 from county for training and direct services; commissioners ask for financials
Summary
Marlon Vaughn, CEO of the Joseph Project, requested a $25,000 county donation to support another phlebotomy class and direct financial assistance for residents pursuing training. Commissioners asked for program financials and asked staff to return with more information rather than granting funding immediately.
Marlon Vaughn, CEO of the Joseph Project, asked the Hendry County board on Oct. 28 to consider a $25,000 donation to support the nonprofit's workforce training and direct aid efforts.
Vaughn described the group's work in Clewiston and surrounding areas: a weekly food distribution that counts household members (staff estimated about 400 people served per week counting households), phlebotomy classes with a 100% graduation record and placement of…
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