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Foellinger Foundation Gives $2.9M for Allen County Family Development

Friday, December 9, 2022

The Foellinger Foundation Board of Directors has approved grants in the Family Development category totaling $2,950,000 to support nonprofit organizations that provide services throughout Allen County.

“These organizations reflect the Foundation’s focus on supporting families in Allen County,” David Bennett, Foundation interim president, said. “The Foundation’s strategy is to support effective nonprofits emphasizing clients with the most economic need and least opportunity. We are grateful to these nonprofit organizations that provide crucial services in our community. Their dedication helps improve the lives of area families.”

Organizations Receiving Grants (14)

Bridge of Grace Compassionate Ministries Center 
One-year operating support

Brightpoint 
Three-year operating support for Allen County programs

Catholic Charities 
Three-year operating support for Allen County programs
 
Courageous Healing 
Three-year operating support
 
Covenant Community Development Corporation 
Three-year operating support
 
Cross Connections 
One-year operating support
 
Easterseals Arc of Northeast Indiana 
Three-year operating support for Allen County programs
 
Healthier Moms and Babies 
Two-year operating support
 
Interfaith Hospitality Network 
One-year operating support
 
Matthew 25 
Three-year operating support
 
Redemption House Ministry 
Two-year operating support
 
Super Shot 
Two-year operating support
 
The Rescue Mission 
Three-year operating support
 
YWCA Northeast Indiana 

Two-year operating support

About Foellinger Foundation 
Foellinger Foundation is a private, charitable foundation that invests in organizations, programming, and initiatives that serve Allen County citizens with the greatest economic need and least opportunity. The Foundation was created in 1958 by Helene Foellinger, The News-Sentinel publisher from 1936 to 1981, and Esther Foellinger, her mother. Visit www.foellinger.org for more information.

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