Packers distribute final grants of $1.5M COVID-19 relief effort
GREEN BAY, Wis. - The Green Bay Packers on Wednesday, Sept. 23 announced that the final five grants of the team's $1.5 million "Packers Give Back COVID-19 Community Relief Fund" were distributed, according to the team website.
The relief effort was started in March as the COVID-19 pandemic took hold in Wisconsin, established to benefit Brown County and Milwaukee-area organizations through the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation.
The financial support was directed to specific COVID-19 relief efforts in the respective communities due to the effects of the pandemic.
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According to Packers.com, the final grants went to the following Brown County organizations:
- Boys & Girls Club of Greater Green Bay
- Cerebral Palsy Inc.
- Curative Connections
- Exceptional Equestrians
- Salvation Army Green Bay
In total, the relief effort provided funds to 79 Brown County organizations and 31 groups in Milwaukee County.
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As of April 20, the Packers Give Back provided $500,000 in support to 16 Milwaukee County nonprofit organizations.
