Cumberland — The quality of life in the tri-towns region should receive a boost with the announcement of a private foundation that intends to provide money to charitable organizations.
Established by the late Dr. J. Norman Reeves and his wife, Margaret Jordan Reeves, the foundation will make money available to organizations in Westernport, Piedmont, Luke and Keyser, W.Va., as well as the immediate surrounding areas of those communities. Dr. Reeves and his brother, Raymond, operated the Reeves Clinic on Main Street in Westernport for a number of years.
The money will be made available on a yearly basis for gifts, grants and financial assistance to improve the living and working conditions and educational and social opportunities of residents in the tri-towns region. The funds are designated to benefit charitable organizations that qualify for tax-exempt status.
Grants up to $5,000 each will be awarded each year although the amount may be increased for special or extreme circumstances. In addition, $8,000 in scholarships will be awarded annually to graduating seniors from the four municipalities. Four scholarships of $1,000 each semester will be awarded with the help of guidance counselors at the high schools involved.
The foundation’s advisory board is comprised of three citizens from each of the four communities and administered by First United Bank & Trust.
Applications for the grants will be available beginning Aug. 1 at the Keyser and Piedmont branches of First United, the Keyser and Westernport libraries, and the Luke City office and will be due by Sept. 1. Recipients of the awards will be notified by Nov. 15.
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