Joliet center received $15,000 grant from Silver Cross

NEW LENOX - The Silver Cross Healthy Community Commission awarded the Warren-Sharpe Community Center of Joliet with a $15,000 grant to help fund their "Quality of Life" programs.

With the help from a grant received from the Silver Cross Healthy Community Commission, the Warren-Sharpe Community Center will continue to provide the residents with a wealth of programs and services including, cooking and nutrition class for kids and their parents, food pantry, community garden and educational after school programs.

"We are delighted to work together with Warren-Sharpe Community Center to help increase access to education and further success in our community," said Margie Woods, Chair of the Silver Cross Healthy Community Commission.

"The Warren-Sharpe Community Center is truly grateful to the Silver Cross Healthy Community Commission for the grant and unwavering support," said Kay Bolden, executive director of the Warren-Sharpe Community Center. "This grant allows area residents to improve their lives through the programs offered which enables them to eventually give back to the community."

Since 2008, the Silver Cross Healthy Community Commission has provided over $1.9 million in scholarships and grants to create a stronger, healthier future for the residents of the east side of Joliet. To learn more about the Silver Cross Healthy Community Commission, visit www.silvercross.org.