MAYFIELD, Ky. – Today, at the Purchase Area Development District, Gov. Andy Beshear presented $481,087.27 to local law enforcement and nonprofits in Graves County.

“Every time I visit Mayfield, I get to see how this incredible community has come together to rebuild after tragedy,” Gov. Beshear said. “Today, I’m proud to support those efforts by providing funds to help keep our heroic law enforcement officers safe in Graves County and to support local nonprofits.”

“Once again, it is an honor to welcome Gov. Andy Beshear to Mayfield, where today he is presenting funding from the Team Kentucky Nonprofit Fund for nonprofits here in the area that are helping in the rebuilding so much following the devastating tornado in December 2021,” said Mayfield Mayor Kathy O’Nan. “Also instrumental in making the Nonprofit Assistance Fund was our representative, Richard Heath, and other legislators who have worked so hard to make events like today possible.”

Law Enforcement Protection Program
Gov. Beshear announced $30,528.25 in funding for the Graves County Sheriff’s Office, from the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security through the Law Enforcement Protection Program.

Nonprofit Assistance Fund
The Governor awarded $450,559.02 to eight nonprofits in Graves County. The awards come from the Nonprofit Assistance Fund, which is helping organizations across Kentucky recover from the effects of the pandemic. The funding comes from the federal ARPA, and Gov. Beshear supported the allocation of funds by the 2022 General Assembly. This funding will provide one-time direct relief payments to support the mission and long-term sustainability of each eligible nonprofit. The awards include:

    $100,000 to the Mayfield Graves County YMCA;
    $100,000 to New Pathways for Children;
    $100,000 to St. Jerome Parish of Fancy Farm;
    $100,000 to St. Joseph’s Parish of Mayfield;
    $20,071 to Purchase Players;
    $15,058.00 to the Willow Apartments Group Home;
    $12,876.00 to Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Graves County and Southwest Kentucky; and
    $2,554.02 to The Salvation Army of Graves County

“The Salvation Army expresses its gratitude to the Governor and the General Assembly for this generous allocation of funds,” Corps Officer Lt. Brittney Donegan said. “‘Doing the Most Good’ in Graves County looks like keeping the lights on for someone in need, or providing assistance to someone impacted by natural disaster or helping a veteran who is in danger of experiencing homelessness. These funds will allow the Army to continue to provide these services in Graves County.”

“Team Kentucky Nonprofit Assistance funds will help our organization provide trained community volunteers for court appointment to advocate on behalf of dependent, abused and neglected children in Graves, Carlisle, Fulton and Hickman Counties,” said Stephanie Floyd, executive director of CASA of Graves County and Southwest Kentucky.

“The Mayfield Graves County YMCA is thankful for the nonprofit assistance fund and how we can utilize this to further our mission for the community,” CEO Andrew Burgess said. “Because of this fund, we are able to provide more financial assistance to all families for scholarship members, childcare assistance and much more. Thank you!”

“Thank you, Gov. Beshear on behalf of all non-profits for the support of your administration. These funds were truly helpful at a challenging time that allowed our agency to continue to do the valuable work with persons in need,” said COO of Four Rivers Behavioral Health Gretchen Roof, on behalf of Willow Apartments Group Home.

“New Pathways is grateful to have been the recipient of the non-profit assistance funds. Since we don't receive any regular funding from the state it was a very helpful donation during a critical time,” said Ricky Burse, executive director.

"Thank you to Gov. Beshear and Team Kentucky for this generous gift. Due to our not having a single paid employee this was our organization’s only outlet for relief from COVID," said Nate Cox, president of Purchase Players. "It came at a perfect time to allow us to replenish many resources we had relied on to get us through those times. It also came at a perfect time to allow our local businesses to recover from the tornado without having to rely on them as sponsors. We are forever thankful."