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More Than $108,000 Awarded to 22 Nonprofits Serving Knox County
(Vincennes, Indiana) The Knox County Community Foundation awarded more than $108,000 in grants to 22 nonprofits through its 2024 Community Good Grants program. These nonprofits are committed to supporting the needs of Knox County. Congratulations to this year’s grant recipients! · $2,500 to Holly’s House, Inc. to support the direct costs of program materials for the prevention program in Knox County Elementary Schools · $5,000 to Life After Meth, Inc. to assist with the purchase of new industrial-grade
Knox County Health Department Promotes HPV Vaccines During Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
Knox County, December 9, 2024— January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and the Knox County Health Department is raising awareness about the importance of the HPV vaccine to prevent cervical cancer. In support of this effort, the department is offering a $10 Amazon gift card incentive for individuals who receive the HPV vaccine. Walk-in services for the HPV vaccine are available Monday – Friday. According to the National Cancer Institute, nearly 14,000 individuals are diagnosed with cervical cancer
