Manhattan Township Donates $3,000 to Will County Community Concerns
Manhattan Township Meeting | June 2025
Article Summary: The Manhattan Township Board voted to donate $3,000 to the Will County Community Concerns agency, which has provided over $43,000 in direct financial aid for rent and utilities to township residents in need. The contribution marks the township’s first donation to the social service agency in 18 months.
Community Concerns Donation Key Points:
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The board unanimously approved a $3,000 donation.
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The Will County Community Concerns agency has provided more than $43,000 in assistance to Manhattan residents.
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The township’s previous donation of $2,500 was made 1.5 years ago.
The Manhattan Township Board on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, unanimously approved a $3,000 donation to a local agency that provides critical financial assistance to residents.
The board voted to support the Will County Community Concerns (WCCC) agency following a request for a donation. According to Supervisor Jim Walsh’s report, the agency has been highly active within the township, having provided over $43,000 in assistance to Manhattan residents for essential needs such as rent and utility payments.
The township’s last donation to WCCC was $2,500, made approximately 1.5 years ago. The fresh contribution acknowledges the significant and ongoing support the organization offers to the community’s most vulnerable individuals and families.
The motion to approve the donation was made by Trustee Mark Yunker and seconded by Trustee Eileen Fitzer. The board’s unanimous approval highlighted the value it places on the partnership and the services WCCC delivers locally.
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