Nov 19, 2020

First Call for Help receives $25,000 for temporary housing project

Posted Nov 19, 2020 11:15 AM
First Call for Help has received a $25,000 grant award from the Union Pacific Community Ties Giving Program for its First Step housing project. Courtesy photo
First Call for Help has received a $25,000 grant award from the Union Pacific Community Ties Giving Program for its First Step housing project. Courtesy photo

First Call for Help has received a $25,000 grant award from the Union Pacific Community Ties Giving Program.

This award will be used in the First Step Housing, Phase ll Remodeling project. This project at 607 E. 13th will provide temporary housing and support for individuals residing in Ellis County who are struggling with homelessness.

“Housing struggles are expected to increase as the pandemic continues to affect businesses and jobs. We are excited and grateful to Union Pacific for this grant and the opportunities it represents," said Linda Mills, executive director.

Work is underway at the First Call for Help building to add rooms for temporary housing for Hays residents as a part of First Calls' First Step program.
Work is underway at the First Call for Help building to add rooms for temporary housing for Hays residents as a part of First Calls' First Step program.

First Call for Help was established in 1996 and is committed to assisting others who are in crisis and need.

Union Pacific Railroad's Community Ties Giving Program awarded $10.2 million in local grants to more than 930 nonprofit organizations across its 23-state system.

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