The Hamlet Park Board members approved several annual donations to organizations during their meeting last week.
Continue readingHamlet Park Board Approves Donations to Organizations, Accepts Donation
The Hive Giving Circle Gives Grants to Local Organizations
The Starke County Community Foundation’s The Hive Giving Circle recently awarded $8,000 in grants to local organizations. Funding support was generated from Hive membership dues, The Carrier Family’s Luminous Fund, and the Hardesty Memorial Endowment Fund.
Continue readingGiving Tuesday: Help Support Starke County Community Foundation, Community Foundation of Pulaski County
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 readingCommunity Foundation Week Put Focus on Community Foundation of Pulaski County, Starke County Community Foundation
This week is Community Foundation Week. It is a time to recognize generous foundations, companies and individuals who give their time, talent and treasure to improve life in Indiana.
Continue readingHardesty Memorial Endowment Fund to Sponsor Food Distribution in Hamlet Thursday
The Food Bank of Northern Indiana will be visiting Hamlet tomorrow, September 9. The Starke County Community Foundation’s Hardesty Memorial Endowment Fund is sponsoring a drive-through food distribution, according to the food bank’s website. It’ll take place from 10:00 a.m. to noon CDT at the James R. Hardesty Hamlet-Davis Township Fire Station and Community Center.
Continue readingHamlet Lions Club Gets $1,000 Starke County Community Foundation Popup Grant
The Hamlet Lions Club has gotten a $1,000 boost. It was chosen as the recipient of the Starke County Community Foundation’s August popup grant.
Continue readingN.J.-S.P. School Board Accepts $2,000 Donation to Reduce Student Debt
North Judson-San Pierre families who’ve fallen behind on school fees have had some of their debt removed. The school board recently accepted a $2,000 donation from the Starke County Community Foundation’s Verhagen Family Fund.
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 readingPulaski County Lilly Scholarship Applications Available Aug. 6
Incoming high school seniors can apply for a full-tuition college scholarship starting next week.
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 readingApplications for Starke County Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship to Open in August
The Starke County Community Foundation’s Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship online application opens August 3.
Continue readingStarke County Park Board to Review Bass Lake Beach and Campground Inventory Report
A Bass Lake Beach and Campground inventory report will be presented to the Starke County Park Board tonight. The park board took direct control of the property earlier this year, following the death of lessee Richard Callahan. But figuring out who actually owns various pieces of equipment at the property and who’s entitled to a sizeable chunk of the campground revenues has proven to be a challenge.
Continue readingThe Hive Awards Grants to Three Organizations Serving Starke County Kids
Three organizations that help Starke County kids through some of the most critical moments of their lives have gotten funding help from The Hive Ladies’ Giving Circle. The Hive announced this year’s grant recipients in a Facebook video Thursday.
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 readingBass Lake Beach to Offer Kayak Rentals, Thanks to Community Foundation Grant
The Bass Lake Beach will soon offer kayak rentals. The Starke County Park Board Tuesday approved the purchase of six kayaks from Tractor Supply Company, thanks to a $1,500 grant from the Starke County Community Foundation.
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 Provides $1,000 Boost to Starke County Fair
The Starke County Fair will get some extra help returning from last year’s cancellation. The 4-H and Starke County Fair Board was the recipient of last month’s $1,000 pop-up grant from the Starke County Community Foundation.
Continue readingNorth Judson-San Pierre Gets Donation, Grant for Football and Swim Teams
North Judson-San Pierre will be upgrading some of its athletic equipment, thanks to the generosity of the local community. The school board last month accepted an anonymous $6,000 donation for new football uniforms. Corporation Treasurer Dalton Tunis told board members that any leftover money will go to the football or track teams.
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