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Present Update for Grants Provided to Humane Society of Marion County, Sheltering Hands, and Voices of Change Animal League, Inc. - Kyra Lynch, Animal Services Director
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Kyra Lynch, Director |
Animal Services |
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
On December 19, 2023, the Board approved grant agreements to provide Humane Society of Marion County with $50,000, Sheltering Hands with $25,000, and the Voices of Change Animal League (VOCAL) with $50,000, to be used for Spay and Neuter services, vaccination and micro-chipping among other services.
Humane Society of Marion is a non-profit no-kill shelter dedicated to caring for and protecting animals in Marion County. They have been serving homeless and neglected animals for over 55 years.
Sheltering Hands is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit located in Ocala, comprised mainly of dedicated volunteers. Their mission is to improve the lives of cats through humane care, low-cost spay/neuter surgery, comprehensive cat adoption programs, education, and support services for the community.
VOCAL’s mission is to solve the homeless pet problem through prevention, community outreach, adoption and collaboration. VOCAL’s Community Clinic and Resource Center stands ready to provide practical support to “good Samaritans” who find stray animals and take them into their home and off the street.
Based on the need and performance as outlined in the agreements, additional grants may be provided.
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For informational purposes.
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