On Tuesday, officials with Project Vida announced their organization was awarded $35,000 from Wells Fargo Foundation.
According to Project Vida officials, the funds will go to meet the community needs related to COVID-19.
$30,000 of the award will help Project Vida expand child care for children of essential personnel and employees of essential businesses.
$5,000 will help Project Vida’s Homelessness Prevention & Recovery program meet emergency needs for homeless families, or those homeless due to domestic violence or a number of other family stressors related to the pandemic.
Founded in 1991, Project Vida offers multiple services and programs throughout El Paso and Hudspeth Counties.
For more information on Project Vida, visit their website.
