Emergency Relief Fund Helps Glade Valley Residents

Glade Valley Community Services (GVCS) provides financial assistance through The Emergency Relief Fund (ERF) to Glade Valley residents who face challenges meeting their financial commitments. Residents receive assistance for basic living needs, utilities (electric, water, sewer, fuel oil), and rent. Those facing homelessness and needing shelter obtain help through this fund, also. The ERF Hot Line screens callers seeking assistance through an intake process to determine need based on a number of criteria. The applicant must reside within the local Walkersville feeder school area; regardless of residency, information and resources are offered to…

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Glade Elementary Student Medevaced

Glade Elementary School called Frederick County Emergency Services at approximately 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 after a five year old student fell off of playground equipment. The student, a five year old boy, bumped his head when he fell. He reported not being able to see at time during his medical examination by emergency medical technicians. Emergency responders requested Maryland State Police transport the boy by helicopter for more in-depth medical evaluation. Late reports indicated that the boy had suffered a concussion, and is recovering well.

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