County group homes ask for $158,980 in repairs, with a $150,000 Lilly Foundation grant possibly on the way
What happened
Vigo County Commissioner Mike Morris asked the council for $158,980 from the group homes' non-reverting fund for an itemized list of repairs and materials at the county's group homes, which currently house nine boys and eight girls. Morris said the group homes director had also received a $150,000 grant from the Lilly Foundation to plan for expanding or rebuilding the facility, with hope for a larger construction grant later.
The outcome
Presented to the council for consideration; no vote was taken at this meeting.
Sources
Also known as: Homes for Children · group homes repairs · non-reverting fund 4952 · Glen home