21st Century program receives $15,000 from county

When once in peril, the 21st Century Community Learning Center is now fully funded for its highly coveted summer session. Grant Director Rochelle Hesford, a 21st Century affiliate for the past 20 years,  made her rounds to raise funds and save the program, making it possible to cover the costs for staff and transportation. 

On Tuesday, May 2, Hesford stopped by the Jefferson County Commissioners’ meeting, where commissioners agreed to give the program an additional $15,000. 

“It’s a good program, for sure,” Commission Chair Cory Kirsch said. “I know a lot of kids use it.”