NEIAWRC receives grants from Allamakee-Clayton REC and Black Hills Energy for lifeguard training

The Northeast Iowa Wellness and Recreation Center recently received generous grants from Allamakee-Clayton Electric Cooperative Operation Round Up and Black Hills Energy. Their investments in the community will allow NEIAWRC to launch their Lifeguard Training Assistance Program.

Director of Operations, Melanie Bauch said, “These generous grants will help remove financial barriers and will empower more individuals to become certified lifeguards.”

She added, “This program means we will be able to have more trained lifeguards, more job opportunities and a safer community for everyone who uses our local pools.”

Anyone who is interested in participating in the Lifeguard Training Assistance Program or wishing more information, should stop by the NEIAWRC or contact Melanie at 563-864-9622 or by email at mbauch@neiawrc.org.

Bauch concluded by saying, “Together, we are building skills, creating opportunities and strengthening our community. We sincerely thank Allamakee-Clayton Electric Cooperative and Black Hills Energy for investing in our community.”