Felix E. Martin, Jr. Foundation Appoints Local Task Force to Explore Economic Development & Youth Services

In addition to the Community Grants being awarded each summer, each year the Felix E. Martin, Jr. Foundation awards grants for specifically for the areas of Economic Development and Youth Services, the top two priority areas of community need identified by the 2008 Muhlenberg County Needs Assessment Study.

To accomplish this goal, the Foundation’s Board of Directors called together a Task Force of local representatives. The individuals selected to serve on the Task Force are Gary Carver, Lanie Gardner, Elizabeth “E.A.” Gentry and Mike Mercer.

The function of the Task Force is to provide guidance to the Foundation’s Board of Directors for its major grantmaking. The Task Force has developed plans to address these needs by exploring local resources and opportunities, then deciding which projects could be most effective. The Task Force makes its recommendations to the Foundation’s Board of Directors after looking at the overall needs and priorities of the County as they pertain to Economic Development and Youth Services.


A few more notable grants the Task Force has recommended include:

• Felix E Martin, Jr. Hall
• Muhlenberg Alliance for Progress
• Muhlenberg County Parks and Recreation Master Plan
• Greater Muhlenberg Parks and Recreation System