Noble House Ministries Receives Grant!
The Community Foundation of Noble County recently awarded a grant to Noble House Ministries for $15,000 to assist with the purchase of a new HVAC unit for the Noble House.
Pictured is Jackie Bushong NH Executive Director front center holding check and surrounding by Noble House residents.
The Arc Noble County Foundations Receives Grant!
The Community Foundation of Noble County recently awarded a grant to The Arc Noble County Foundations for $8,836.48 to assist with the purchase of a new van. The Community Foundation of Noble County’s grant for matching funds with a 5310-grant made it possible for The Arc to purchase this lift van. This van will improve The Arc’s ability to transport individuals for services.
Pictured is Barb Thomas, Vice-president of the Community Foundation of Noble County and Margarita White, CFNC Program Director with staff and individuals from The Arc Noble County Foundations.
Noble County Council on Aging Receives Grant!
The Community Foundation of Noble County recently awarded a grant to Noble County Council on Aging for $25,000 to assist with the Senior Center Project. The new facility will be a single-floor building which will be handicap accessible and have ample parking. It will have designated space for the foot and hearing clinics; privacy for discussions with SHIP (Medicare) counselor; technology center for searching, creating and printing documents; activity space, eating space, exercise space and meeting space.
Pictured holding check (l to r) is Cherish Smith NCCOA Director and Deb Hockley CFNC Community Initiatives Member. In back (l to r) are Bill Workman, Bob Kugler, June Wineland, Barb Wolf, Nancy Hashberger, Larry Wolf, Donna Gossett, Larry Miller, Barbara Thome and Barbara Miller.
Early Childhood Alliance Receives Grant!
The Community Foundation of Noble County and its supporting organization, Community Initiatives, Inc. recently awarded a grant to Early Childhood Alliance (ECA) for $5,000 to assist with ECA’s Parents as Teachers program (PAT) in Noble County. Supporting parents in their roles as a child’s first teachers, PAT educators, Susan Cook, Annie Kolb, and Kathy Monesmith, make home visits to demonstrate activities and share ideas that enhance child development and school readiness skills.
Pictured (l to r) is ECA Family Support Coordinator Lanissa Maggert; Community Foundation Program Director Margarita White; ECA’s CEO Madeleine Baker.
Dr. Bill Lewis Center Receives Grant!
The Community Foundation of Noble County and its supporting organization, Community Initiatives, Inc. recently awarded a grant to Dr. Bill Lewis Center for $2,000 to assist with services to Noble County residents. The Lewis Center provides comprehensive child-friendly forensic interviews and community referrals for child victims of alleged sexual abuse and their families who are referred to the agency. Specially trained forensic interviewers conduct one-on-one interviews to gain valuable information from a child who is an alleged victim of sexual abuse. Furthermore, parents/caregivers of these children are provided with information concerning sexual abuse prevention and are connected to critical community resources to provide after-care services. The timely combination of comprehensive interviews and connection to resources helps minimize the trauma experienced by the child and helps them to begin the healing process.
Pictured (l to r) accepting the gift for Dr. Bill Lewis Center are Heather Leas Chief Philanthropy Officer, Margarita White CFNC Program Director, and Deanna Szyndrowski Chief Executive Officer.
Community Harvest Food Bank Receives Grant!
The Community Foundation of Noble County and its supporting organization, Community Initiatives, Inc. recently awarded a grant to Community Harvest Food Bank for $2,500 to support the Farm Wagon services in Noble County. The Farm Wagon is the Community Harvest delivery system which delivers fruits, vegetables and perishables to needy people living in low-income areas, including three sites in Noble County.
Pictured (l to r) is Katie Savoie CHFB Grant Writer, Margarita White CFNC Program Director and Carmen Cumberland CHFB Executive Director.
Rome City Elementary Receives Grant!
The Community Foundation of Noble County and its supporting organization, Community Initiatives, Inc. recently awarded a grant to Rome City Elementary for $2,900 to assist with a schoolwide study of the Netherlands. Students will learn background information about the Netherlands in art class and will create art projects that are based on what they learn. Students will study some of the great artist of the Netherlands, like Piet Mondrian, Rembrandt van Rijn, Vincent van Goh, and M.C. Escher. On May 18, Rome City Elementary will have a day of celebration, learning more about the Netherlands through different stations and a convocation that the students will attend. Stations will cover the history, geography, sport, food, flowers, windmills, canals of Amsterdam, and other interesting facts about the country.
Pictured (l to r) is Rome City Elementary Art Teacher Jennifer Stohlman and Margarita White CFNC Program Director.
Mental Health America of Northeast Indiana Receives Grant!
The Community Foundation of Noble County and its supporting organization, Community Initiatives, Inc. recently awarded a grant to Mental Health America of Northeast Indiana for $2,500 to support the Volunteer Advocates for Seniors and Incapacitated Adults (VASIA) program in Noble County. VASIA serves adults with age-related disorders, mental illness, and intellectual/developmental disabilities.
Pictured (l to r) are Margarita White CFNC Program Director, Sue Reichert Director of Guardianship Services, Julie Cameron Adult Guardianship Coordinator, Joseph Blazier Adult Guardianship Coordinator, and Krista Walker Professional Guardianship Coordinator.
South Side Elementary Receives Grant!
The Community Foundation of Noble County and its supporting organization, Community Initiatives, Inc. recently awarded a grant to South Side Elementary for $1,416.37 to assist with their Australian Culture Day. The day’s activities will range from learning the history behind boomerangs, while designing their own boomerang using Australian symbols. One station will include authentic Australian samplings of food, while learning about the significance of the food to Australia. Students will have an opportunity to use “virtual reality” glasses to experience Australia up close and personal. Students will have an opportunity to interact with traditional Australian music. Paul Taylor will bring his own experience from Australia homeland to South Side Elementary. His performances combine Australian storytelling with Aboriginal culture and legends, instrumental music on didgeridoo and other traditional instruments, and traditional European/Australian songs laced with drama and dance.
Pictured (l to r) back row is Margarita White CFNC Program Director, teachers Melissa Spencer and Julie Becker, and Principal Jeff Harper.
(l to r) front row: 2nd graders Isaac Spencer and Jaylin Anthony and 3rd graders Riley Short and Kenna Campbell.
Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana Receives Grant!
The Community Foundation of Noble County and its supporting organization, Community Initiatives, Inc. recently awarded a grant to Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana for $5,000 to assist with Client Advocate Program in Noble County. The Client Advocate Program helps to reduce the financial and emotional burden of cancer. Through the program, cancer patients and their families benefit from the following services: Personalized supportive counseling, Specialized programming for children affected by cancer, Professional financial consultation, Professional legal consultation, Support communities, Financial assistance, Advocacy with insurers and employers, Information and referrals, Resource library, Durable medical equipment, Health care supplies, Professional nutrition consultations and education, Nutrition supplies, Educational workshops, Transportation assistance, Massage.
Pictured (l to r) are Denise Glasser Client Advocate and Margarita White CFNC Program Director
St. Martin’s Healthcare Receives Grant!
The Community Foundation of Noble County and its supporting organization, Community Initiatives, Inc. recently awarded a grant to St. Martin’s Healthcare for $10,000 to assist in providing services to Noble County residents. St. Martin’s mission is, In order to fulfill Christ’s command to care for the sick and to uphold the sanctity of life from conception to natural death, it is the mission of St. Martin’s Healthcare Services to offer quality healthcare to those individuals without the means to provide for themselves. In this, we strive to help maintain the physical, psychological, emotional and spiritual health of our community.
Pictured (l to r) are Margarita White CFNC Program Director and Tammy Stafford St. Martin’s Healthcare Executive Director.
West Noble Primary Receives Grant!
The Community Foundation of Noble County and its supporting organization, Community Initiatives, Inc. recently awarded a grant to West Noble Primary for $3,000 to assist with the Australian Nights program, Cinco de Mayo program, and Author visit.
Pictured (l to r) are West Noble Primary media specialist Kendra Peterson, 1st grade teachers Robert Martin and Tammi Hicks, and Kindergarten teacher Judy Cole.
Wolf Lake Elementary Receives Grant!
The Community Foundation of Noble County and its supporting organization, Community Initiatives, Inc. recently awarded a grant to Wolf Lake Elementary for $2,000 to assist with creating more flex-seating classrooms. Grades third through fifth will be transforming classroom environments into more responsive, dynamic environments to enhance student learning.
Pictured (l to r) are Margarita White CFNC Program Director and Dawn Shrader Wolf Lake Elementary 3rd grade teacher.
The Wreck Receives Grant!
The Community Foundation of Noble County and its supporting organization, Community Initiatives, Inc. recently awarded a grant to The Wreck for $10,000 for operating support. The Wreak organization is currently entering a time of renewal. After nearly 20 years of service to the Kendallville community, the Wreck is rebranding itself, refreshing programs and remodeling facilities.
Pictured (l to r) are Asia Ledesma ENHS student, Deb Hockley CFNC grants committee member, and Logan Conley Wreck executive director.
Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana Receives Grant!
The Community Foundation of Noble County and its supporting organization, Community Initiatives, Inc. recently awarded a grant to Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana for $2,455 to start up a new troop which will specifically target girls in grades k-3 in title I elementary schools in Noble County.
Pictured (l to r) are Curt Gierhan CFNC grants committee member and Leslie Augustyniak GS grant administrator.
Reason 4 Hope Receives Grant!
The Community Foundation of Noble County and its supporting organization, Community Initiatives, Inc. recently awarded a grant to Reason 4 Hope for $2,000 to support the HOPE for Youth Program in Noble County schools. The inter-active program not only brings awareness to the issue, bringing out the stigma of mental health; but gives the youth a forum to discuss causes and coping skills.
Pictured (l to r) are Deb Hockley CFNC grants committee member, and Jamelle Geodlewski Reason4Hope director.
McMillen Health Receives Grant!
The Community Foundation of Noble County and its supporting organization, Community Initiatives, Inc. recently awarded a grant to McMillen Health for $5,000 to support preventive health education programs in Noble County.
Pictured (l to r) are Curt Gierhan CFNC grants committee member and Nichole Christlieb McMillen Health executive director.
In 2016, former Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller seeded the creation of a statewide network of Indiana foundations with a $500,000 matching grant from Indiana’s Consumer Protection Education Fund. These foundations collectively matched $500,000 by December 31, 2016. This network was named the Indiana Network for the Prevention and Treatment of Opioid Addiction (INPTOA). The INPTOA’s purpose is to provide single county and multi-county collaborative grants to assess, prevent, and treat opioid addiction, and provide community financial support for housing, employment, monitoring, and counseling. Their priority is placed on awarding grants to underserved areas of Indiana and for innovative approaches to addiction. This network was found necessary because opioid abuse and addiction is a nationwide epidemic and Indiana is one of the most affected states.
On July 28, 2017, the INPTOA awarded sub-grants to the following foundations:
- Community Foundation of Elkhart County
- Community Foundation of Noble County
- Community Health Network Foundation
- Healthcare Foundation of La Porte
- K21 Health Foundation
- The Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne
- The Lutheran Foundation
After the Lutheran Foundation secured funding for the region, the Community Foundation of Noble County made a proactive matching grant that will bring a $50,000 investment back to Drug Free Noble County.
Drug Free Noble County will use the funding to design and implement programming that will assess, prevent, and treat OPIOD addiction. In addition, support for housing, employment, monitoring and counseling for those in recovery will be available.
According to the Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health, drug overdoses overtook the number of motor vehicle deaths in 2008. In addition, opioid use disorder resulted in $31.9 million for nonfatal ER visits, and drug overdose fatalities cost $1.4 billion (including medical costs and lost lifetime earnings for victims). The Community Foundation of Noble County is pleased to support this important work in our community.
Picture (l to r) are Deb Hockley CFNC grant committee member , Becky Calhoun DFNC executive director, and Curt Gierhan CFNC grant committee member.
Kendallville Parks and Recreation Department Receives Grant!
The Community Foundation of Noble County and its supporting organization, Community Initiatives, Inc. recently awarded a grant the Kendallville Parks and Recreation Department for $50,000 to assist with the Kendallville Outdoor Recreation Complex expansion. Kendallville Outdoor Recreation Complex Phase 2 will add a pinwheel of 4 youth ball fields complete with fencing, lights, concession stand/restroom and irrigation. An additional soccer field will be added as well. Phase 2 will also consist of concrete sidewalks connecting the complex areas of Bixler Lake Park. An electronic entrance sign will be placed along Allen Chapel Road and paving and striping of the parking areas will take place. This expansion will also include a Mobile Amphitheater which will allow for concerts, movies in the park and children’s theatre productions.
Pictured (l to r) are Jim Pankop parks department director, Deb Hockley CFNC grants committee member, and Kevin Jansen parks department board president