Community Foundation of Huntington County Announces 2024 Grant Cycle II Recipients
The Community Foundation of Huntington County recently awarded $49,862 in grants to several community nonprofits. Recipients were able to apply for the Community Foundation’s 2024 Grant Cycle II, which provided funding from both unrestricted and field of interest funds.
United with Love of Huntington County received $16,000 from unrestricted funds to support an electrical upgrade to their new property at 338 E. Washington St. Electrical updates will allow United with Love to operate their new store safely for staff, volunteers and the general public. The grant was generously sponsored by the following Community Funds: Donald & Lou Rayne Scheiber, Dr. Ron & Judy Frischman, Fred Bailey, Gina & Scott Canady, Jim & Linda Howell, John & Midge Decker, Robert & Vera Deal.
Friends of the Andrews-Dallas Township Public Library was awarded $2,000 from unrestricted funds to support the implementation of life skills-based programs including cooking, sewing, meal prep basics, home crafting, quilting and more. The grant was generously sponsored by the following Community Funds: Bippus State Bank, James & Nancy Breiner, James & Regina Ditzler, John & Midge Decker, Paul Family, Robert & Vera Deal.
The Salvation Army of Huntington County received $6,300 from unrestricted funds and $319 from the Huntington Jaycee’s Inc. Fund. The Salvation Army will use funding to purchase a new grill, allowing them to continue involvement in events, such as the Pioneer Festival and others, to raise funds for their Emergency Assistance Program. The grant was generously sponsored by the James & Nancy Breiner Community Fund.
Blessings in a Backpack was awarded $8,000 from unrestricted funds and $1,000 from the Huntington County Right to Life Endowment Fund. After relocating their packing storeroom, Blessings in a Backpack will use funding to improve functionality of the space by adding a new commercial door, concrete driveway and ceiling fans. The grant was generously sponsored by the following Community Funds: Howell-Ehler-Wiley, Harold & Pauline Bailey Memorial, Gina & Scott Canady, John & Midge Decker, James & Regina Ditzler, Donald & Nancy McDaniel, James & Nancy Breiner, Bippus State Bank.
New Life Ministries received $5,822 from unrestricted funds, $568 from the Gerald W. & G. Edward Yeoman Memorial Fund, $902 from the Roanoke Brethren Church Fund and $869 from the Huntington County Free Health Clinic Fund. New Life Ministries will use the funding to upgrade outdated bunk beds in the Men's and Women's Life Houses, allowing them to continue offering transitional housing for men and women in need. The grant was generously sponsored by the following Community Funds: Dr. Ron & Judy Frischman, Fred Bailey, Jim & Linda Howell, James & Regina Ditzler, Paul Family.
Place of Grace, Inc was awarded $1,450 from unrestricted funds to support the costs of essential resources for two newly hired peer recovery coaches, including laptops, office supplies and curriculum materials. The grant was generously sponsored by the following Community Funds: Paul Family, Harold & Pauline Bailey Memorial, Jim & Linda Howell, Howell-Ehler-Wiley, Gina & Scott Canady, Fred Bailey, Dr. Ron & Judy Frischman, Donald & Nancy McDaniel, Bippus State Bank.
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Fort Wayne received $5,000 from unrestricted funds to aid in covering the costs of building two new affordable homes, further helping address the housing crisis in Huntington County. The grant was generously sponsored by the Donald & Nancy McDaniel Community Fund and the Howell-Ehler-Wiley Community Fund.
Parkview Huntington Family YMCA was awarded $1,632 from the Wallace P. Smith Memorial Fund to support wellness center improvements. Funding will be used to improve safety and sanitation, increase accessibility and efficiency and decrease energy expenses.
The Community Foundation is looking forward to how these valuable organizations will utilize funding to further their missions and serve the community of Huntington County.
Click Here for hi-res images of the 2024 Grant Cycle II Check Presentations.
Picture Descriptions:
United with Love: Pictured (left to right) are: Nancy Breiner, Community Foundation Volunteer, Ron Frischman, Dr. Ron & Judy Frischman Community Fund Representative, Andrew Rensberger, United with Love Board Secretary, Amber Rensberger, Community Foundation Program Manager, Megan Engle, United with Love Director of Operations, Diann Parker United with Love Board Member, Kay Schwob, United with Love Board President, Erin Didion, United with Love Executive Director, Cindy Paul, Community Foundation Board Treasurer, Cindy Zay, United with Love Board Treasurer, Vicki Mickley, United with Love Board Member, and Liz McClellan, United with Love Board Member.
Friends of the Andrews-Dallas Township Public Library: Pictured (left to right) are (back row) Matt Ditzler, Community Foundation Executive Director, Nancy Breiner, James & Nancy Breiner Community Fund Representative, Betty Ware, Friends of the Andrews-Dallas Township Public Library Volunteer, Cheryl Okuly, Friends of the Andrews-Dallas Township Public Library Board Member, Jackie Lindsey, Vice President of Friends of the Andrews-Dallas Township Public Library member, Tim Deal, Robert & Vera Deal Community Fund Representative, Jim Breiner, James & Nancy Breiner Community Fund Representative, (front row) Nancy Disbro, Library Director, and Carla Miller, President of Friends of the Andrews-Dallas Township Public Library.
The Salvation Army of Huntington County: Pictured (left to right) are Jim and Nancy Breiner, James & Nancy Breiner Community Fund Representatives, Major Normalene Daniels, Minister at The Salvation Army USA Central Territory, and Amber Rensberger, Community Foundation Program Manager.
Blessings in a Backpack: Pictured (left to right) are Matt Ditzler, Community Foundation Executive Director, Michael Howell, Howell-Ehler-Wiley Community Fund Representative, Nancy Breiner, James & Nancy Breiner Community Fund Representative, Craig Johnson, Blessings in a Backpack Board Treasurer, Sharon Pulver, Blessings in a Backpack Director, and Jim Breiner, James & Nancy Breiner Community Fund Representative.
New Life Ministries: Pictured (left to right) are Savannah Marlow, New Life Ministries Operations Director, Amber Rensberger, Community Foundation Program Manager, Brittney Shoemaker, New Life Ministries Donor Development, Ron Frischman, Dr. Ron & Judy Frischman Community Fund Representative, and Nancy Breiner, Community Foundation Volunteer.
Place of Grace, Inc: Pictured (left to right) are Nancy Breiner, Community Foundation Volunteer, Michael Howell, Howell-Ehler-Wiley Community Fund Representative, Brittany Renkenberger, Place of Grace, Inc. Executive Director, David Campbell, Huntington County Drug Court Peer Recovery Coach, and Amber Rensberger, Community Foundation Program Manager.
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Fort Wayne: Staci Mathias, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Fort Wayne Grants Manager, Nancy Breiner, Community Foundation Volunteer, Amber Rensberger, Community Foundation Program Manager, Jeremy McClish, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Fort Wayne CEO, and Cindy Paul, Community Foundation Board Treasurer.
For more information on Community Foundation Grants, visit huntingtonccf.org/grants/
Media Contact:
Adrianna Town | adrianna@huntingtonccf.org | 260.356.8878
About Community Foundation of Huntington County:
Organized in 1991, the Community Foundation of Huntington County exists to connect people and resources with opportunities that enhance the quality of life for all. In 2023, the Community Foundation distributed $1 million in grants and nearly $200,000 in scholarships. John Nelson serves as Board Chair and Matt Ditzler is the Executive Director. For more information, go to huntingtonccf.org.