The Prairie Trails Club has received funding that will provide for a major portion of a 20 percent grant match toward an upcoming project.
Continue readingPrairie Trails Club Receives Funding for Portion of Local Match for Upcoming Project
Knox Gateway Receives Grant Funds toward Historic Walking Bridge Inspection in Knox
SCCF Director of Development Jacque Ryan (center) pictured presenting Hardesty Memorial Endowment Fund grant check to Knox Gateway members Steve Dodge, Mayor Dennis Estok, Jeff Houston, Van Janovic, Melba Shilling and Brenda Palmer
Bridge No. 39, more commonly known as the walking bridge into Wythogan Park in Knox, moved closer to an inspection funding goal this week with help from the Hardesty Memorial Endowment Fund.
Continue readingOfficials Cut Ribbon on Newly Completed Segment of Erie Trail in Starke County
Officials from the DNR, Next Level Trails, and the Prairie Trails Club, Inc. cut the ribbon Friday to welcome visitors to the newly completed segment of the Erie Trail in Starke County.
Continue readingHoosier Valley Railroad Museum, Pioneer Cemetery Transformation Project Get Popup Grants
The Starke County Community Foundation has announced the latest round of surprise $1,000 popup grants. The Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum got $1,000 in June, while North Judson’s Pioneer Cemetery Transformation Project was July’s recipient.
Continue readingStarke County Community Foundation Presents $1,500 Grant for Bass Lake Kayak Rental
Funding for a Bass Lake Beach kayak rental was recently presented to the Starke County Park Board. Starke County Community Foundation Director of Development Jacque Ryan presented a giant check during last month’s park board meeting. “This grant specifically is for $1,500 for the kayaks and paddle boards for Bass Lake,” she said.
Continue readingMural Project in Knox Supported by Grant
A mural project in the City of Knox was completed this summer, thanks to a $1,500 Hardesty Memorial Endowment Fund grant through the Starke County Community Foundation.
Continue readingUnited Way Network Services to Expand to Starke County
The Starke County Community Foundation and United Way of Porter County are partnering to expand United Way services to Starke County.
Continue readingKnox Society of St. Vincent de Paul Gets $1,000 Community Foundation Popup Grant
The Knox Society of St. Vincent de Paul has gotten an extra $1,000 for its efforts to help community members with rent, utilities, and other expenses. It got a surprise popup grant last week from the Starke County Community Foundation.
Continue readingStarke County Community Foundation Finds New Director of Development
The Starke County Community Foundation named a new director of development this week.
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