Southern Star Cares Announces 2024 Grant Finalists

Southern Star Cares is excited to announce the finalists for the 2024 grant program. Congratulations to the following organizations for advancing to the final stage! 

Tier 1: $2,500 – $10,000 

• Danheiser Fund for Kids 
• Fresh Start for Women 
• Crossroads Homeless Shelter 

Tier 2: $10,000 – $25,000 

• Whitesville Fire Department 
• Shepherd’s Hand Clothing Ministry 
• Puzzle Pieces 

Tier 3: $25,000 – $50,000 

• Senior Community Center of Owensboro-Daviess County 
• Owensboro Museum of Science & History 
• Thruston-Philpot Fire Department 

Grant recipients will be named the week of December 16. Recipients will be chosen based on the information provided in their applications, a review by the Southern Star Cares Board of Directors, team member focus groups and a vote from employee donors who contributed to the organization’s fundraising campaign. 

Southern Star Cares grants are funded by our team members. Last year, Southern Star team members pledged more than $100,000. All funds raised by Southern Star Cares go directly towards funding our grant recipients, with no administrative fees or deductions. 

This year’s grant application window opened on August 12 and ran through September 6. Any tax-exempt 501(c)3 organization serving Daviess County, Kentucky was eligible to apply.  

“Thank you to all the applicants this year that took time and effort to share their organization’s story and passion with our team,” Rita Daming, Southern Star Cares Board President said. “Our team can’t wait to share our care again this year with organizations making a difference in our community.” 

For more information, please visit: www.southernstarcares.org