Since 1990, “We Care” has supported the children of Scott County. Through community collaboration, the program has assisted over 34,000 children and generated more than $2.3 million to date.
Each year, funds are distributed to local schools that identify students from families with limited resources. The provision of critical items such as coats, boots, and winter hats ensures a level of protection during the colder winter months, according to John Myers, secretary of ‘We Care’.
Therre were 974 Scott County students who benefited from the distribution of $58,160.
The holiday seasonal effort provided the following schools, students and dollars.:
Austin High School, 44, $3,637; Austin Middle School, 57, $3,503; Austin Elementary School, 303, $18,094; Scottsburg High School, 72, $4,299; Scottsburg Middle School, 72, $4,299; Scottsburg Elementary, 80, $4,665; Johnson Elementary, 63, $3,164; Vienna-Finley Elementary, 30, $1,791; Lexington Elementary, 51, $3,045; Grace Christian, 13, $7,76l; OVO, 30, $1,791; Clearing House, 9, $537; New Hope Services, 150, $9,553.