The United Way and Community Chest announced nearly $50 million in funding for what the agency called 160 “result-producing programs” in Southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky.

        The $49.9 million is to be distributed in fiscal year 2002, which begins in July. Allocations include a $2 million allocation for Every Child Succeeds, a United Way/Children's Hospital/Hamilton County Community Action Agency collaborative project that helps 1,200 families give children a “safe, healthy start in life.”

        Brighton Center Inc., a Newport-based agency, will receive $1,152,770.

        United Way said the recipient of the largest amount is the American Red Cross, Cincinnati Chapter, which will get $5.5 million.

        Also receiving more than $1 million were: Boy Scouts of America — Dan Beard Council; Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati Inc.; Catholic Social Services of Southwestern Ohio; Family Service of the Cincinnati Area; The Salvation Army of Greater Cincinnati and the Visiting Nurse Association of Greater Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky.

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