Woodbury County supervisors, Crittenton Center working to secure grant
The board first approved the request back in February, but the application came back before supervisors on Tuesday after a clerical error prevented approval from the state.
The Crittenton Center cares for up to 27 kids every day. Some of those children are involved in the preliminary discussions of the renovations, highlighting what they see as important for the project.
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'They needed a local government partner to apply and Woodbury County is that. We look forward to seeing them get this grant and from what we've been told, it sounds like the application meets all the requirements and intended uses. The grant is worth 600,000 dollars and that will be towards the upgrades and facility improvements at their teen center,' said Woodbury County Board of Supervisors Chairman Dan Bittinger.
Officals at the Crittenton Center said the project will improve safety for guests, also making it warmer and more welcoming.
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