The Starke County Community Foundation named a new director of development this week.
Continue readingStarke County Community Foundation Finds New Director of Development
Deadline Approaching for Starke County Community Foundation Director of Development Applicants
The search continues for the Starke County Community Foundation’s next director of development. Applications are due to the Northern Indiana Community Foundation by Monday.
Continue readingNorth Judson Food Pantry Gets $1,000 Pop-Up Grant from Starke County Community Foundation
The North Judson United Methodist Church Food Pantry is the recipient of this month’s pop-up grant from the Starke County Community Foundation. Each month this year, the community foundation is giving $1,000 to a different nonprofit group, in celebration of the foundation’s 25th anniversary.
Continue readingStarke County Community Foundation Director of Development Stepping Down
The Starke County Community Foundation is looking for a new director of development. The foundation announced last week that Jessica Martinović is stepping down from the position. A press release noted, “Martinović will soon be a mother of two, and she is planning to resign as Director of Development to raise her children.”
Continue readingStarke Park Board Reorganizes, Appoints Norem to Veterans Memorial Maintenance Committee
A committee to oversee the upkeep of the Starke County Veterans Memorial is starting to take shape. A permanently endowed fund was recently established at the Starke County Community Foundation to help fund the ongoing maintenance of the memorial monuments on the courthouse square.
Continue readingCommunity Services of Starke County Gets Surprise Grant from Starke County Community Foundation
An organization supporting some of Starke County’s most vulnerable residents got a $1,000 boost Tuesday. Community Services of Starke County was awarded a “pop-up grant” from the Starke County Community Foundation. Foundation representatives surprised Community Services Executive Director Charmaine Dunkel with balloons and a giant check.
Continue readingStarke County Park Board to Continue Discussing Kayak Launch Project Tonight
Efforts to add kayak launches along the Yellow River will continue to be discussed by the Starke County Park Board tonight. Board members will consider environmental permitting and get an update on the Destination Development Grant application.
Continue readingNorth Judson-San Pierre High School Senior Named Starke County’s 2021 Lilly Community Scholar
Starke County’s 2021 Lilly Endowment Community Scholar has been announced. North Judson-San Pierre High School Senior Adalynn Harper is getting the four-year, full-tuition scholarship to an Indiana college or university of her choice, according to the Starke County Community Foundation.
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Continue readingStarke County Veterans Memorial Maintenance Fund Now Accepting Donations
Now that the new Starke County Veterans Memorial Plaza has been dedicated, efforts are underway to make sure that both memorials on the courthouse square continue to honor fallen service members for generations to come. The Starke County Park Board last week established the Starke County Veterans Memorial Maintenance Fund at the Starke County Community Foundation.
Continue readingDave Altman Receives Starke County Community Foundation Hardesty Award
A longtime North Judson business owner and community volunteer is being recognized by the Starke County Community Foundation. Dave Altman was presented with the foundation’s 2020 James R. Hardesty Leadership in Philanthropy Award on Giving Tuesday.
Continue readingStarke, Pulaski County Community Foundations to Match Donations on Giving Tuesday
Those looking to donate to a local community foundation on Giving Tuesday could have their donations doubled.
Continue readingDrive-Through Food Distributions Planned for Thursday, Friday
Food banks will be distributing food in the local area today and tomorrow. A drive-through distribution will be held today from 10:00 a.m. to noon CDT at the James R. Hardesty Hamlet-Davis Township Fire Station and Community Center, according to the Northern Indiana Food Bank’s website.
Continue readingFood Bank of Northern Indiana to Distribute Food in Knox, Hamlet
The Food Bank of Northern Indiana will distribute food in Knox this morning. A drive-through distribution will be held from 10:00 a.m. to noon CDT at the Knox United Methodist Church at 210 S. Shield Street, according to the food bank’s website. Items will be available for free on a first come, first served basis for up to 400 households in need of food assistance.
Continue readingStarke County Government Mobile Food Delivery Program to Close Sept. 10
The last day to take part in the Starke County Government Mobile Food Delivery Program will be Tuesday, Sept. 8 with deliveries to be made on Thursday, Sept. 10.
Continue reading2021 Starke County Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Applications Now Available
Starke County high school seniors can now apply for the 2021 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship. It’s a four-year, full-tuition scholarship for students planning to enroll at any accredited public or private college or university in Indiana.
Continue readingFree Food Distribution in Knox Today
The Food Bank of Northern Indiana will host a mobile food distribution event today (July 24) from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. CT at HealthLinc, 104 E. Culver Road, Suite 106 in Knox.
Continue readingThe Hive Awards Grants to Five Starke County Nonprofits
Five Starke County charitable groups were recently awarded a share of $5,000, in this year’s round of grants from The Hive Ladies’ Giving Circle.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Receive Thank You Note for Food Program
The Starke County Commissioners read aloud from a thank you note from two residents who have benefited from the Starke County Government Mobile Food Delivery Program.
Continue readingStarke County Emergency Relief Fund Gets $5,000 Donation for COVID-19 Response
Efforts to help Starke County respond to COVID-19 have gotten a $5,000 boost. The Starke County Community Foundation says its Emergency Relief Fund recently received a donation from First Farmers Bank & Trust.
Continue readingMeal Delivery Continues in Starke County
The need for the Starke County Government Mobile Food Program has decreased, but the program is still available to those who are elderly, unemployed or quarantined as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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