Norfolk Southern officials recently announced that $207,000 in grants were awarded to several organizations across Chattanooga as part of its "Thriving Communities and Safety First" grant programs. These grants were given to organizations that promote safe and sustainable operations, develop the local work force, and build strong, resilient communities. This year, the Norfolk Southern grant program contributed $438,000 across Tennessee. The company's grant funding will support the following initiatives: safety and disaster response, food insecurity, health care and historical preservation. The local organizations that received grants are the Chattanooga Area Food Bank, city of Chattanooga, Memorial Health Care System Foundation, Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum and the YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga. Brittany Marya