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Council hears ARPA updates from 4‑H Center and United Way; nonprofit rescue, tax‑prep outreach highlighted
Summary
Representatives from the Vanderburgh County 4‑H Center and United Way updated the council on ARPA‑funded projects: 4‑H used ARPA aid to address a dangerous roof and pursue a $2.1 million Ready grant, while United Way reported $25,000 in ARPA funds helped its VITA tax assistance that returned more than $700,000 to county residents.
Representatives from the Vanderburgh County 4‑H Center and United Way briefed the council on how ARPA dollars were used and how those organizations are pursuing further funding.
Ray Rexing, who said he represents the 4‑H board, explained ARPA funding helped remove a failing roof on an arena building, described volunteer efforts to clear debris and said the center has applied for a Ready grant to support a larger $2.1 million rehabilitation. "We're here not asking for money," Rexing said; the presentation emphasized that ARPA funds were used to address an imminent liability and that the board is pursuing grant funding for larger work.
Tom Small and Sarah Petrick, who also spoke for the 4‑H center, provided photos and cost estimates and said volunteers and donated equipment reduced immediate costs. The council asked clarifying questions about prior CVB and ARPA support and thanked the group for preserving the facility.
Amy Mangold, United Way CEO and president, updated the council on the volunteer income tax assistance (VITA) program and said United Way used $25,000 in ARPA funds to support payroll, marketing and postage. She said the program completed 635 returns in the county this tax season and returned more than $850,000 overall, with over $700,000 to Vanderburgh County residents. "When you look at our financial summary, we ... returned over 800,000 dollars ... but in Vanderburgh County alone, over $700,000," Mangold said.
Council members commended both organizations and noted the value of ARPA investments in preventing further liabilities and supporting services for seniors and low‑income residents. Both organizations said they are pursuing additional grants to sustain programs.
Next steps: Both groups will continue with grant applications and report back if they receive additional funding or require further county assistance.
