Heritage Wind approves grants to 5 local organizations
Press Release, Heritage Wind
BARRE – Heritage Wind is pleased to announce the latest awards from the project’s Community Grant Program. These biannual grant awards recognize and support organizations for their outstanding work throughout Orleans County.
The recipients for the latest round of awards include:
- Orleans County Deputy Sheriff’s Association – $5,000
- Arc GLOW – $3,000
- Lee-Whedon Memorial Library – $3,000
- The Cobblestone Museum – $3,000
- Albion Youth Football and Cheer – $5,000
The Orleans County Deputy Sheriff’s Association will allocate funding from this grant cycle to assist in the purchase of K9 safety inserts for patrol cars. The association thanked Heritage Wind for the funding.
“The Orleans County Deputy Sheriff’s Association would like to extend our sincere gratitude to Apex Clean Energy and Heritage Wind for awarding us funding that will directly support the purchase of a new K9 cage insert for the Orleans County Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit, specifically for K9 Odin,” the association said in a statement. “Our K9 program plays a vital role in public safety and community engagement. Whether assisting in search and rescue missions, aiding in suspect apprehension, conducting drug interdiction operations, or participating in educational demonstrations for local youth, K9 Odin is a valuable asset to the community. Ensuring his safety during transport not only protects him but also enhances the overall effectiveness of the unit, ultimately making our community safer.”
The Arc GLOW will be using their funding to upgrade their conference rooms at Orleans Enterprises to help individuals improve their readiness and confidence as they transition into community-based employment or volunteer roles.
Lee-Whedon Memorial Library has planned to take grant funds to assist with the building of an upcoming library expansion. The expansion will include various study and conference rooms that will be available for community members to utilize for various events, meetings, and workspaces.
“The Board of the Lee-Whedon Memorial Library is happy to receive a $3,000 grant from Apex that will be used for the expansion of the library. This expansion allows the library to better meet the needs of our community,” said Kristine Mostyn, Library representative.
The Cobblestone Museum welcomes over 5,000 visitors each year. The organization plans to use funding from the community grant to upgrade the technology in the Welcome Center to show highlights from various cultural areas around Orleans County.
“Thank you for the Heritage Wind Community Grant,” said museum director Doug Farley. “We are looking forward to breaking ground this fall on a new accessible tourism facility at our Visitors Center and new technology will help us provide support materials for the many sites in the county that welcome tourism.”
Grant funding to Albion Youth Football and Cheer will be used for the new concession and press box to be placed at Bullard Park sports fields.
“On behalf of Albion Youth Football and Cheerleading, I would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous grant toward the construction of our new press box and concessions stand,” said coach Geno Allport. “This contribution represents far more than just a building; it’s an investment in the future of our youth and community. The new facility will enhance the experience for players, cheerleaders, families, and fans alike. It will serve as a central hub for game day excitement, community gatherings, and a safe, supportive environment where our young athletes can thrive. For not only football, also soccer, coach pitch, T-ball, music events, sledding and much more!”
With these latest awards, Heritage Wind has provided over $180,000 to support community causes, events, and non-profit organizations. These grants are part of a larger community grant program by Apex Clean Energy that has awarded over $6 million in funds to local communities nationwide since 2020.
Heritage Wind is committed to being a strong community partner for residents and local organizations. We are proud to support the continued commitment to making your community better in every way that it can. As the project approaches construction, Heritage Wind will continue its commitment to being a strong community partner to local governments, area businesses, and non-profits working to improve people’s lives across the region.
To learn more about the program, or apply for a future round of grant funding, visit www.heritagewindpower.com/grant.
