CSB Receives $655,000 Workforce Development Grant

August 23, 2002

The Compassionate Communities Workforce Development Initiative in Cobb, Cherokee and Douglas Counties received a $655,000 boost from the U.S. Department of Labor for faith-based initiatives in workforce development. Congressman Johnny Isackson, right, presents the grant check Monday to Tod Citron, executive director of the Cobb and Douglas Community Services Board and chairman of the Cobb Community Collaborative, and John Helton, center, executive director of Cobb Works! Some 15 to 18 organizations in the three county area with grants ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 to implement, enhance or support existing workforce development activities. Deadline for applications is Aug. 30. The Cobb grant was one of only nine approved out of 120 nationwide.