During the 2024 Severy Labor Day parade, the Elk County Community Foundation (ECCF) presented checks to three Severy groups. The funds were raised during the 2024 ECCF match event, which ran from May 10 to June 10, and raised over $133,000 in funds. The Patterson Family Foundation provided an additional $70,000 in matching funds, leaving ECCF with over $200,000 to grant out to organizations in Elk County and Severy.
This year, three organizations in Severy were selected as grant recipients.
The Severy Fire Department applied for grant funds to assist in the purchase of a FLIR infrared thermal imaging camera, which will significantly enhance their ability to pinpoint hot spots after structure fires or identify concealed hot spots when no fire is apparent. This camera will also allow for the detection of heat signatures, facilitating the identification of individuals or animals when necessary.
Harvest House Food Pantry serves the communities in both Elk and Greenwood counties. They provide free food for anyone in the area including produce, bakery items, meat and more. Harvest House is run entirely by volunteers, including West Elk FFA which helps with food deliveries.
The Severy Community Activities ( SCA) organization currently borrows picnic tables to use whenever there is an event in Severy. With the grant funds, the SCA plans to purchase picnic tables that will be a permanent fixture outside of the community building for all to enjoy throughout the year.
