Community Foundation Grant Helps Bring STEM Education to Local Students

Science Central Outreach Programs Manager Gary Stoops demonstrates the “Wild Weather” program at Oregon-Davis Elementary School. During the demonstration, students learned about weather science and helped create a cloud in a jar using the five elements needed for cloud formation.

The Starke County Community Foundation awarded a $2,000 grant to Science Central from the Hardesty Memorial Endowment to support hands-on STEM education opportunities for local students.

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Starke County Community Foundation backs Knox Middle School outdoor learning project, calls for community support

Pictured left to right: SCCF Director of Development Jacque Ryan, KMS PTO President Elizabeth Wallen, and KMS PTO Vice-President Jake McIntire. Photo provided by SCCF.

A release from The Starke County Community Foundation (SCCF) announces that it is proud to support the Knox Middle School Committee of Excellence PTO in bringing an outdoor Play and Learn space to life for local students.

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Strong Showing of Generosity at Starke County’s Giving Tuesday

Pictured left to right: SCCF Director of Development Jacque Ryan, NICF Executive Director Corinne Becknell Lucas, and SCCF board members Chelsea Richards, Casey Householder, and Lyn Altman. Photo provided by SCCF.

According to a press release from the Starke County Community Foundation, they celebrated another meaningful Giving Tuesday as community members, local businesses, and long-time partners came together and donated towards funds that will help the community for years to come.

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