Today in Charleston, North Star Child Advocacy Center (NSCAC) executive director Greg Collinsreceived $5,000 from the State of West Virginia. The money comes from the Local Economic Development Assistance Grant that was awarded by the House of Delegates.
Wood County Delegate Scot Heckert visited NSCAC late last year and asked what was needed. With the new expansion of the office space, a security upgrade was needed with installation of interior and exterior cameras and electric door locks. Delegate Heckert immediately went to work on the allocation, with a check being delivered on this day.
This is the fourth year in a row that Delegate Heckert has supported NSCAC with an award from this grant. A total of $20,000 has been given to NSCAC over that period. “Delegate Heckert has been a major supporter of our program since before he was elected to the House of Delegates. Once elected, he has not only supported us with this particular grant, but he has personally contributed to every North Star Night Out fundraising gala and visited the center many times to see what was needed and praise the staff for what they are doing for our abused children,” states Collins. Delegate Heckert was also responsible for creating and helping implement a recent food drive that was meant specifically for our children. “Delegate Heckerts passion for what we are doing is apparent in every conversation. He backs up the talk with actions every time. He is a great champion for our children and uses his voice and network to bring people to us that can help North Star. People call me often stating, Delegate Heckert said I need to get in touch with you. We are blessed to have delegates in Charleston that care about what is happening to our kids,” concluded Collins.
You may contact North Star at 304-917-4437 or via email nscac@northstarcac.org to learn more about how you can help or to request a tour of the facility. You may also contact the Parkersburg Area Community Foundation (PACF) to leave an endowment or a legacy gift to North Star. More information can be found at northstarcac.org.
