Rhoades Presents Borough of Shenandoah with $15, 000 Grant

SHENANDOAH – Senator James J. Rhoades (R-29) today presented officials from the Borough of Shenandoah with a check for $15,000 for the purchase of a pre-owed vehicle and equipment for the police department.

The funding was awarded through the Department of Community and Economic Development's Community Revitalization grant program. The program's primary goal is to help local governments, non-profit organizations and industrial development agencies work to improve their local communities, said Rhoades.

"I am pleased to announce that this grant will be awarded to groups in our region that make a positive difference in our community," said Rhoades. "There is no question that the community will benefit from this undertaking."

The Borough will purchase a pre-owned four wheel drive truck that will provide the Police Department with improved response time and a means of safe vehicular transportation, especially during periods of inclement weather. Additionally, the Borough will also purchase a mobile radio and light bar for the Police department.

"The purpose of the Community Revitalization Program is to bring state tax dollars back to groups that are committed to safeguarding Schuylkill County," said Rhoades. "I am pleased to award this grant that will help our community for many years to come."