City, county pitch in to eliminate poverty

Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Bill Michaud, left, speaks in support of Youth Core Ministries during the April 13 meeting of the Bourbon County Commission. Deborah Factor, CEO and executive director of the organization, appeared via video conferencing and provided information on the organization’s mission to combat poverty.
Jason E. Silvers/Tribune photo

Although the decisions were not unanimous, the Bourbon County Commission and Fort Scott City Commission voted within the last couple of weeks to contribute funds toward an organization geared toward solving poverty in communities.

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