FortScott.Biz is doing a series of features on United Way of Bourbon County Grant recipients.
The Bourbon County Ministerial Alliance is a recipient of a grant from United Way.
Following is an interview with Allen Schellack, treasurer for the alliance.
He can be reached at fortscottoutreach@gmail.com
or by phone at 620-223-2212, or PO Box 774, Fort Scott, KS 66701.
or by phone at 620-223-2212, or PO Box 774, Fort Scott, KS 66701.
What service do you provide to our community?
The Hospitality Fund is designed to extend physical assistance to persons and/or families traveling through Fort Scott that have no other resources and need help to reach their destination. The fund also meets physical needs of the residents of Bourbon County.
The alliance coordinates area nursing home services, Thanksgiving and Easter Services, Fort Scott High School Baccalaureate Service, and “See You At The Pole” Services.
How many people are served?
We usually assist an average of 45 persons/families a year.
Service hours?
The Hospitality Fund is distributed by the Fort Scott Police Dept. under the guidelines of the Ministerial Alliance. Therefore, help is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Also, a board member can be contacted any time by the police dept. or a local church not a part of the Alliance for assistance.
What percentage of your budget is the United Way Grant?
The Hospitality Fund is funded 100% by The United Way. Our other services are funded through annual membership dues and private donations.
The board members are:
Rev. Don Flanner – President
Rev. Tyler Whipkey – Vice President
Rev. Steve Cole – Secretary
Rev. Allen Schellack – Treasurer
