Grants totaling more than $2.7 million for early childhood and family development in Allen County
The Foellinger Foundation Board of Directors has approved grants in the Early Childhood and Family Development categories totaling $2,741,500 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."
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Organization/Project Title Amani Family Services |
Amount $45,000 |
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Blue Jacket |
$150,000 |
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Cancer Services |
$210,000 |
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Community Harvest Food Bank |
$105,000 |
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Early Childhood Alliance |
$510,000 |
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Healthier Moms and Babies |
$100,000 |
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HearCare Connection |
$75,000 |
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The Learning Community |
$25,000 |
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Matthew 25 |
$80,000 |
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Mental Health America |
$15,000 |
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NeighborLink |
$90,000 |
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Positive Resource Connection |
$99,000 |
| Super Shot two-year operating support |
$25,000 |
| Turnstone Center three-year operating support |
$540,000 |
| United Way of Allen County one-year program support for the 2-1-1 Resource Center |
$25,000 |
| Volunteer Lawyer Program three-year operating support |
$82,500 |
| Wellspring Interfaith Social Services three-year operating support |
$565,000 |
| Grand Totals | $2,741,500 |
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About Foellinger Foundation
The Foellinger Foundation is a private, charitable foundation that invests in excellence by providing grants, leadership training, conferences, workshops and thought-leading speakers to strengthen nonprofit organizations that serve Allen County. The Foundation was created in 1958 by Helene Foellinger, The News‐Sentinel publisher from 1936 to 1980, and Esther Foellinger, her mother. Visit www.foellinger.org for more informatio
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