by

Fred Swift

Hamilton County Reporter

Hamilton County Commissioners have approved nearly $128,000 in Community Block Grant funds to 11 private assistance organizations who aid needy county residents.

The block grant program is administered by the Noblesville Housing Authority whose director, Chris Allen, recommended the disbursements at Monday’s commissioner meeting.

The grants program is funded by federal tax monies given to each county in the nation.

Receiving the largest grant locally was Trinity Free Clinic: $23,000. The clinic, located on the grounds of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church at 146th Street and Oak Ridge Road, provides free medical and dental care for adults and children who qualify as needy.

The other organizations and amounts received are: Janus Developmental Services, $15,000; Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic, $15,000; Good Samaritan Network, $13,219; Prevail, $10,000; St. Vincent DePaul, $10,000; Salvation Army, $10,000; Heart and Soul Clinic, $10,000; Alternatives, Inc., $8,000; Shepherd Center, $7,500 and Meals on Wheels, $6,000.