Coconino County Board directs over $7,000 to local literacy and shelter groups.

At its April 7 meeting the Coconino County Board approved $1,600 for The Literacy Center and $5,750 for Flagstaff Shelter Services to support literacy outreach and the shelter's 20th‑anniversary celebration.

The Coconino County Board of Supervisors approved more than $7,000 in community initiative funds at its April 7 meeting. The allocations were directed to The Literacy Center and to Flagstaff Shelter Services to support local programs and an anniversary event. The Literacy Center's award is intended for community literacy outreach, including free books and literacy resources for families. Flagstaff Shelter Services' award is intended to help with its 20th anniversary celebration. Funding details: - The Literacy Center received $1,600 in total. The award is described as support for community literacy outreach, including free books and literacy resources provided to families through literacy fairs and community partnerships. - The $1,600 for The Literacy Center was allocated by district as $500 from District 1, $500 from District 2, $300 from District 3 and $300 from District 4. - Flagstaff Shelter Services received $5,750 to assist with its 20th anniversary celebration, which is scheduled for Saturday, April 18, at Warner's Nursery. - The $5,750 for Flagstaff Shelter Services was allocated by district as $2,500 from District 1, $1,000 from District 2, $1,000 from District 5, $750 from District 4 and $500 from District 3. Summary: The county funds are intended to support community literacy activities and the shelter's anniversary event. The anniversary celebration is scheduled for April 18 at Warner's Nursery. Further program details beyond these allocations were not provided in the announcement.