Women’s Resource Center invites applications for “Dare to Dream” grants

Celebrating the 20th year of its program, the Front Royal Women’s Resource Center (FRWRC) invites women of Warren County to apply for up to $1,000 each to aid them in launching or aiding their careers. They have until January 17, 2020, to do so.

Since 1999, three years after its founding, FRWRC has provided thousands of dollars toward its imaginative “Dare to Dream” grants that have helped individuals to, for example, start or build a business, buy a computer, learn a new skill, train for a profession, start a non-profit, support certification and continuing education goals, and more.

Application forms are available at Samuel’s Public Library and directly from the FRWRC office at 27 Cloud Street, Front Royal. Also from the FRWRC website: www.frwrc.org or call 540-636-7007 or email the office at wrc@frwrc.org. Applications are available to residents of Warren County ages 18 and older and who are not currently enrolled in high school.

To date, the FRWRC has awarded 158 grants totaling more than $114,000 “to empower women and girls in Warren County” according to Melanie Mullinax in behalf of the organization.

“Former grant recipients have not only gone on to finish their educations and start successful businesses, these grants have helped them gain confidence in their goals, strengthen their families, and contribute to our entire community,” she said, adding, “If you have a dream or know a Warren County woman in your life who has a dream and needs financial support to make it happen, this is your opportunity.”