OUR MISSION
Is to help Mayfield and Graves County residents by providing a bridge across hard times.
ABOUT US
The Annie Gardner Foundation is a privately funded non-profit that was created by long-time Mayfield businessman Ed Gardner in 1941 to honor his wife, Annie Gardner, and her life-long mission to help the poor and needy in Mayfield and Graves County.
After their deaths, the foundation continued to operate through a trust fund established by Mr. Gardner with specific guidelines for assistance distribution.
HOW WE HELP OUR COMMUNITY
Monetary Assistance
Qualified applicants may receive assistance with rent and house payments, utility bills, and approved medical expenses.
Prospective clients can call 270-247-5803 to make an appointment to set up an account.
At that appointment, they will be asked to bring three business references proving continued residency for five years, plus proof of income and a listing of any other recurring payments on a monthly or annual basis.
Household income levels receiving assistance are based on the current federal income levels for household size.
Interest-Free Student Loans
Student loans are available to any residents of Graves County who are high school students planning to become full-time college students or for vocational training. Loans are also available for full-time college students who have completed one or more semesters.
Qualified students can borrow up to $3000 annually, and loans bear no interest during the student’s enrollment and repayment period.
Teachers with a Master’s Degree who have completed registration for National Board Certification are also eligible for interest-free loans if they meet the residency requirements.
To qualify for an Annie Gardner student loan, applicants must:
-Attend an accredited school
-Have a good academic record:
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Transcript mailed from applicant’s high school
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ACT score of 18 or higher for high school seniors
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Current and cumulative semester grade point average of 2.5 or better
-Be full-time students, minimum of 12 hrs completed per semester (Summer school minimum of 6 hours per semester)
-Be qualified on a need’s basis; proof of need required
-Complete all paperwork for Federal/State Educational Grants/Student Aid
-Have a co-signor on loan (parent, relative, or another responsible person, all being residents of Graves County)
Applications are available:
At the Foundation office or from the guidance counselors at Mayfield High School, Graves County High School, and Northside Christian School. Applications can also be downloaded here by clicking the image.
Student Loan Repayment Process
To make a payment on your student loan, all you need to do is give us a call at;
Annie’s Clothing and More Shop
The Annie Gardner Foundation has a large clothing and home need center that is available to all Graves County residents for once-a-month shopping.
New visitors will be asked to show proof of residency in Graves County in order to shop. All items are free, with limits on the number of items in certain areas of high demand.
The clothing is received through donations from area residents and is carefully examined for cleanliness, odors, wear, etc., in order to provide the best selections for clients.
In addition to clothing items, there’s always a variety of infant items, linens, dishes, and decor, as well as medical and personal care needs like walkers, crutches, and shower chairs, as available. From time to time, furniture items are available.
DONATIONS
The Annie Gardner Foundation receives donations of clothing and other home items from residents during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8am to 3pm.
The foundation closes during the lunch hour at noon and re-opens at 1pm. Donations can be left on the loading dock at the back of the building. Donation receipts are available upon request.