The Warren Area Chamber of Commerce Education, Civic & Cultural Foundation (WACC ECC) recently awarded grants of $10,000 and $5,000, respectively, to the Warren Civic Music Association and Warren Gridiron Club, Inc.
The Warren Area Chamber of Commerce Education, Civic & Cultural Foundation (WACC ECC) recently awarded grants of $10,000 and $5,000, respectively, to the Warren Civic Music Association and Warren Gridiron Club, Inc.
The funds will help the Warren Civic Music Association produce its 2021/2022 concert series, which opens with “The Texas Tenors” on September 16 at the Packard Music Hall. One of the oldest community arts organizations in Ohio, and the oldest in Trumbull County, the association has strived to enrich the lives of the community by featuring a variety of high-quality musical acts at affordable ticket prices.
This latest concert series celebrates the Warren Civic Music Association’s 80th anniversary. More information about the upcoming show and the remainder of the season may be found at warrencivicmusic.com
The Warren Gridiron Club, Inc. will utilize its grant dollars to continue its Athletic Academic Assistance Program, which aims to enhance college and career readiness of student athletes in the Warren City School District. Currently, 160 student athletes in grades 6-12 are eligible to participate in the program.
Since 1991, the WACC ECC Foundation has given nearly $2 million to non-profit organizations in Trumbull County. The foundation funds programs and projects that promote cultural advancement, development of civic pride and spirit and the maintenance and enhancement of educational opportunities throughout the city of Warren and Trumbull County. Any Trumbull County group or organization may submit a grant request for a project at any time. For more information, visit regionalchamber.com/aboutthechamber/WarrenECC or contact Foundation Director Michael McGiffin at michael@regionalchamber.com or 330.744.2131, ext. 1241.