Agencies may apply for these funds through the Yuba-Sutter-Colusa United Way

MARYSVILLE, CA (MPG) - The Emergency Food and Shelter National Board has appointed the Yuba-Sutter-Colusa United Way as the lead agency of the Yuba-Sutter Region Joint Designated Local Board for the National Emergency Food and Shelter Program’s Phase 38.

Federal funds, made available through the Department of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency, have been awarded for Yuba County in the amount of $35,768 and for Sutter County in the amount of $60,198.

Agencies with the ability to deliver emergency food and/or shelter programs may apply for these funds through the Yuba-Sutter-Colusa United Way. Applications are available by calling (530) 743-1847, or by sending an email to: [email protected]. Applications must be submitted no later than Friday, January 26 at 12:00 p.m., to Yuba-Sutter-Colusa United Way: P.O. Box 122, Marysville, CA 95901.

Organizations must be non-profit with a voluntary board or a government agency and practice non-discrimination.