Orange Receives $30K From State: Here Is How Those Funds Will Help

ORANGE, CT – The town is receiving community funding through the adoption of a new state budget.

State Rep. Mary Welander said the budget includes funding for four community organizations that provide vital resources in the 114th district.

“This secured funding in the budget will ensure that our community’s selfless organizations can not only continue to serve those in need but also provide a potential second life for a historic entertainment space for families to enjoy internationally renowned art,” Welander said.

Through community funding, Orange Food2Kides received $25,000 to support purchasing and delivering kid-friendly meals and snacks to needy families.

“Addressing food insecurity remains a top priority of mine because it is a challenge that continues to affect many families in our community, so I was proud to advocate for this funding that will assist Orange Food2Kids,” Welander said.

The Orange Historical Society received $5,000 for the cleaning and maintenance of historical graves in town.

“The Orange Historical Society will be able to complete the painstaking work of cleaning and restoring historic gravestones, thereby preserving the history of our town,” Welander said.

In total, the 114th District received $160,000 through community funding. The Sterling Opera House in Derby received $100,000 to evaluate needed repairs and renovations, and TEAM, Inc., received $30,000 for the continued support of the entire region.