U.S. Representative Morgan Griffith

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Clinch Valley Community Action, Inc., based in North Tazewell, Virginia, a $45,552 grant. The funding supports the organization’s Head Start program. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Clinch Valley Community Action is a provider of Head Start services in Southwest Virginia. “This grant for more than $45,000 helps Clinch Valley Community Action address regional challenges through Head Start services." BACKGROUND According to its website, the Clinch Valley Community Action Head Start program operates eight classrooms in Tazewell County that serve 157 children. Outside of Tazewell County, Clinch Valley Community Action offers Head Start programs to Bland, Smyth and Wythe Counties. ###