HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 6, 2024) – The Washington County Gaming Commission announced its gaming fund distribution to the Washington County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association, as well as 76 local charitable organizations.
The Gaming Fund total of $2,414,285.89 for fiscal year 2024, which ended June 30, represents a decrease of $128,744.45 when compared to fiscal year 2023 revenues.
State law requires funds be divided equally between the Washington County Fire and Rescue Association and local charities, and in January the Washington County Fire and Rescue Association received $524,215.80. As of today, an additional $682,927.14 will be distributed, bringing the yearly total for Fire and Rescue to $1,207,142.94.
In May, the Washington County Gaming Commission received 88 separate applications from 76 charitable organizations requesting a total of $2,990,534.92. After hosting a gaming hearing in June, and a one-day workshop in July, the Commission was able to either partially or fully fund 61 of the 88 requests. Of the 88 applications received, 10 received full funding, 51 received partial funding, and 27 were denied funding. A total of $1,207,142.95 of 2024 gaming funds were allocated to 53 of the 76 charitable organizations applying.
The Community Free Clinic received the largest award of $170,000 followed by The Salvation Army receiving $149,913.73 and R.E.A.C.H of Washington County and Senior Living Alternatives, Inc. both receiving $75,000.
For additional information, please contact Washington County’s Public Relations and Marketing Department at 240-313-2380 or [email protected].
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