Local politicians recently gathered with private-sector donors from 19 companies to launch a new West Side Community Fund. The fund will provide microgrants of from $2,500 to $5,000 for local projects benefiting youth, seniors, homeless, the disabled, food pantries, L.G.B.T.Q. initiatives, community gardens, farmers markets and arts/culture programs.
The deadline for the first round of these biannual grants is Dec. 3.
Winnie McCroy 