EFAA Receives Grant to Support Basic Needs and Shelter

Boulder Agency Provides Emergency Services to People in Need

[Boulder, Colorado] EFAA announced today that it has received a $100,000 Daniels Fund grant to support its Basic Needs and Transitional and Emergency Shelter programs. 

EFAA (The Emergency Family Assistance Association) is the oldest, most comprehensive and reliable resources for emergency basic needs assistance in Boulder and Broomfield Counties. Established in 1918, EFAA helps the working poor, the unemployed, the homeless, near homeless sustain themselves so they can eventually move toward self-reliance. EFAA is a dignified safety net for those that want to remain self-sufficient and productive during a time when they are experiencing temporary economic challenges, often due to situations beyond their control. 

"The grant will enable our agency to continue to provide much needed support to the most vulnerable families in need in our community" said Terry Benjamin, Executive Director. 

Bill Daniels, a pioneer in cable television known for his kindness and genorsity to those in need, established the Daniels Fund to provide grants and scholarships in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming. For more information, please visit www.danielsfund.org 

"With the recession, we have been met with more families looking to us for assistance, more families who have never asked for support before. These are challenging times for us all - this grant couldn't have come at a better time. Last year we served approximately 4300 different households. We are thankful to have such great partners like The Daniels Fund in our community" says Terry Benjamin, Executive Director of EFAA.   

For more information about EFAA, call 303.442.3042 or visit www.efaa.org.