Last year, through the budget process, Stafford funded $1.6 million to community partners. Additionally, the County granted nearly $500,000 in CARES Act money to community partners to sustain them during the pandemic.

“We have a very hands-on approach with our community partners. We get to know them and understand their programming and initiatives. We monitor their outcomes to ensure they are addressing community needs,” said Deputy County Administrator Donna Krauss, who also oversees Stafford’s Human Services office. “When the pandemic worsened, affecting incomes, mental health and other social issues, we were confident we could count on our partners.”