Chore Service receives $20,000 matching grant from foundation

SHARON— The Chore Service, a Sharon-based group that assists the elderly and handicapped with household tasks, has received a $20,000 matching grant from the Community Foundation of Northwest Connecticut.   

The service, which was created in 1993, serves North Canaan, Cornwall, Falls Village, Kent, Norfolk, Salisbury and Sharon.  

Tasks offered by the service include light and heavy housekeeping, shopping, laundry, cooking, yard maintenance and minor home repairs.

Community Foundation President Guy Rovezzi explained that the funds given to The Chore Service come from the Edwards Community Endowment Project.

Each participating organization in the endowment project must raise a minimum of $16,000 to receive a matching grant, Rovezzi said.

The Chore Service raised more than $90,000 for its endowment fund, which qualified the group for the maximum matching grant of $20,000.

“Because it’s a matching grant, for every $100 they would raise by themselves, we would give them $125,� Rovezzi said. “They had a wonderful experience with their fundraising campaign and it entitled them to get the $20,000 matching grant.�

Chore Service Director Ella Clark said the grant is very important for the service, especially because of the tough national economy.

“The bad economy has impacted donations to nonprofit organizations,� Clark said. “The Chore Service has demonstrated, time and time again, that our services are critical to the communities we serve.�

The service currently has more than 250 clients and employs 100 workers. Wages are paid to the workers from the funds, giving them a chance to earn income while helping others in the community.

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