Perry Strong Community Fund Receives Grants from Local Utility Partners

Perry, Iowa (April 22, 2024) – In response to the tragic event that took place at Perry High School in January, Perry Economic Development and local utility partners have come together to support those impacted.

The Perry Strong Community Fund is a newly established initiative designed to provide flexible funding specifically focused on the needs of Perry students. This program aims to offer project funding support during this challenging time for the youth in Perry.

“We are grateful to announce four generous grants totaling $6,000 from Minburn Communications, Aureon, Guthrie County REC, and the Iowa Area Development Group Foundation to help launch the Perry Strong Community Fund. These grants, alongside matching donations from other local partners, will provide recourse to initiate and support this important effort.” – Jeff Huitt, Perry Economic Development President

The seed funding from the contributions will play a key role in encouraging further philanthropic support for school betterment projects. Projects supported by the Perry Strong Community Fund will focus on protecting students, fostering a positive school environment, and strengthening the rural community.

For more information about the Perry Strong Community Fund, please contact Jeff Huitt at jdhuitt@hotmail.com.

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Press Release Contact:
Ethan Pitt | Iowa Area Development Group
epitt@iadg.com

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