Foellinger Foundation Gives $2.9M for Allen County Family Development
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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.