Pierce Pepin Cares Grants

Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services (PPCS) is proud to announce the recipients of the Pierce Pepin Cares grants for the second quarter of 2025.

Basics for Local Kids: Supports children in need with essential items, especially winter clothing. This $1,000 grant will be used to help purchase winter clothing, especially in hard-to-find sizes.

Staying Put, Inc.: Offers services and support to help seniors live independently in their homes. Their grant of $1,000 will be used to directly support key programs, volunteer driver reimbursement, client recruitment, and staff compensation.

Durand Fire Relief: Enhancing fire prevention and emergency response capabilities to improve community safety. This $500 grant will be used for new equipment and gear.

Spring Valley Fire Department: Strengthen fire prevention and emergency response efforts. Their $500 grant will help them purchase an extrication tool quick-adjust chain package.

Ellsworth Ambulance Service: Provides medical emergency services and responds to calls within specified response times. This $2,500 grant will help purchase a LUCAS III Chest Compression device.

 Pierce Pepin Cares is funded by PPCS members who participate in Operation Round Up®, rounding up their monthly energy bill and donating the change.