McShin Foundation fears losing city funding under new grant system
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The McShin Foundation, a Henrico-based addiction recovery organization, is concerned about losing crucial city funding as Richmond plans to overhaul its grant distribution process starting in 2027.
The organization's funding has already been reduced from $150,000 two years ago to $50,000 this year. Now, under the city's new grant system that will channel funding through third parties, McShin fears the funding could disappear altogether.
Jason Tucker credits the McShin Foundation with saving his life. Speaking to Richmond City Council members Monday, Tucker said the organization helped him overcome homelessness and drug addiction.
"You help people like myself living in a crisis, facing homelessness and drug addiction, you name it. I wouldn't be here today," Tucker said.
John Luck shared a similar story, saying city funding to McShin helped him beat a long-time addiction.
"Changed my life completely," Luck said.
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