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Foellinger Foundation Invests $3.2 Million for Early Childhood and Family Development in Allen County

Monday, December 16, 2019

The Foellinger Foundation Board of Directors has approved grants in the Early Childhood and Family Development categories totaling $3,274,000 to support nonprofit organizations that provide services throughout Allen County.

“These organizations reflect the Foundation’s focus on supporting children and families in Allen County,” said Cheryl Taylor, Foundation President. “The Foundation’s strategy is to support effective nonprofits emphasizing clients with the most economic need with the least opportunity.”

Organization/Project Title Amount
Associated Churches
two-year operating support
$110,000
Brightpoint
three-year operating support for Allen County programs
$450,000
Catholic Charities
three-year operating support for Allen County programs
$525,000
Community Transportation Network
two-year operating support
$80,000
East Wayne Street Center
two-year operating support
$130,000
Easterseals ARC
three-year operating support
$390,000
Fort Wayne Rescue Mission
three-year operating support
$525,000
Fort Wayne Society of St. Vincent de Paul
two-year operating support
$34,000
Interfaith Hospitality Network
one-year operating support
$35,000
The Learning Community
two-year operating support
$50,000
Lifeline Youth & Family Services
three-year operating support for Allen County programs
$690,000
Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
two-year operating support
$20,000
Mental Health America
one-year program support for Cedars Hope
$15,000
SCAN
two-year program support for Healthy Families
$80,000
YWCA
one-year operating support
$140,000
  $3,274,000

 

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