The Plainview-Hale County Economic Development Corporations Executive Committee has voted to contribute $25,000 to the Plainview Disaster Relief Fund

The fund has been established to provide support for individuals and families who need access to food, utility assistance and/or to support small businesses impacted by the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. “Executive Director, Mike Fox said the EDC is proud to make this significant grant that will directly assist those suffering in our local community.”

Local and area foundations, large corporations and even individuals are also being called upon to contribute to this fund. Local banks including Happy State, Prosperity, Vista and Centennial are accepting donations. Those wishing to apply for assistance need to go to www.plainviewareaunitedway.org or www.plainviewareaendowment.org and submit their application on-line.

The Plainview-Hale County Economic Development Corporation is a non-profit 501C-6 organization whose mission is to help retain and grow our local existing businesses and recruit companies looking to expand our re-locate into our area and create new jobs for our local economy. “Fox added that funds for the Plainview Disaster Relief Fund will come from the organizations reserves.”

For additional information you can contact:

Mike Fox, Executive Director

Michael.for@plainviewedc.org

806-293-8536