Diakonia, OCDC, humane society, more receive funds
Ocean City leaders have agreed to allocate $374,750 for area nonprofits in the coming year’s budget.
The funding allocation, which the Mayor and Council approved April 10, will provide $250,000 to the Ocean City Development Corporation, $60,000 to Diakonia, $25,000 to the Cricket Center, $20,000 to the Worcester County Humane Society, $10,000 to Wor-Wic Community College, $9,000 to Worcester Youth and Family Counseling, and $750 to Stephen Decatur High School’s after prom.
“These are the dedicated funds we provide to some area nonprofits,” City Manager Terry McGean said.
McGean said the coming year’s budget funds Wor-Wic, Worcester Youth and Family and Decatur’s after prom at the requested amounts. He noted, that the Cricket Center had increased its request from $25,000 to $35,000 and that Diakonia had increased its request from $40,000 to $60,000.
“As part of the budget wrap up, the question was asked how much is the county charging [Diakonia] for the sewer EDUs …,” he told the council. “It is approximately $41,000 so this would more than cover that.”
I don’t think, taxpayers money should be paying for non profits thru forced taxation.
Non profits should have to find a way to generate their own revenue.
Donations are tax deductible, so where is my write off, and what if I don’t support their mission, I am still paying for it.
I don’t use their services, so why am I paying for it, thru forced taxation.
Enough with the hand outs.
to support local Illegals !!!