Wayne Township Community Improvement is a brand new organization. This week they received a $28,000 grant from Montgomery County Community Foundation to build a permanent, covered stage at the park. Pictured left to right, Cheryl Keim MCCF Grants Coordinator, Bob Cox, WTCI board member, Steve Proctor WTCI board member, Kelly Taylor MCCF Executive Director and Brian Fletcher WTCI board member.
Martha Janssen and Eddie Ebaugh were surprised when Kelly Taylor delivered a $10,280 grant to the Walnut Township Community Organization Wednesday morning. The money will be used to install restroom facilities in the Community Club building.
New Beginnings Child Care, located in the former John Beard School received a grant from Montgomery County Community Foundation for new furnishings for $17,400. Pictured, left to right: Kathy Mennen NBCC board member, Kelly Taylor MCCF Executive Director, Cheryl Keim MCCF Grants Coordinator, and Annette Richter NBCC Director.
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Thursday, March 21, 2019 4:00 AM
Montgomery County Community Foundation awarded the first round of grant for 2019 this week with surprise visits. Eight awards were made totaling $133,642 as follows:
Carnegie Museum of Montgomery County: $2,500 to increase the museum’s STEM and Computer Science offerings especially for children and support for the 2019 exhibit on Emergency Preparedness. The grant was made possible by William and Amy Roth Fund and the Anita Rupar Fund.
Friends of Sugar Creek: $1,862 will provide support for their Kids, Canoes, and Crinoids educational program for youth ages 10-14 to be held in July. The David and Sheridan Hadley Health and Wellness Fund, the Paul and Irmingard McKinney Fund, and the Community Fund made the grant possible.
Mountie Mission, Inc. accepts donated items such as household goods, furniture, and clothing that is made available for those with need. They received $25,000 to purchase a van so that they can make pick-ups and deliveries as needed. The A.F. Ramsey Trust Fund and the Community Fund made the grant possible.