The Community Foundation of Southern Indiana has awarded more than $54,000 in grants to six nonprofit organizations that provide veteran and youth assistance and other services.
“These grants are a direct reflection of what’s possible when people care deeply about their community and invest in its future,” foundation President and CEO Linda Speed said in a news release. “We’re proud to support these organizations and the people they serve, and we thank our donors for making this important work possible.”
Such grant recipients are selected quarterly. What the foundation calls capacity building grants range from $5,000 to $25,000, while community assist grants provide up to $5,000. Recipients provide services in Clark and Floyd counties.
Two organizations received capacity building grants.
One Southern Indiana Foundation received $25,000 to develop a strategic plan focused on driving regional economic growth. One Southern Indiana is the chamber of commerce and economic development organization for Clark and Floyd counties.
Brandon’s House Counseling Center received $12,500 for board development, database modernization and event software so that the organization can expand its capacity to provide free mental health services to youth and families in crisis.
Four organizations received community assist grants.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kentuckiana received $5,000 to expand its 1-to-1 youth mentoring program.
St. Marks United Church of Christ received $5,000 to support a weekly meal program called Saturday Cafe.
Youth Link Indiana received $5,000 to support its Bare Necessities initiative that provides personal care items to at-risk youth.
Kaiser Home Support Services received about $1,500 to provide new bedding and linens for residents of Liberty Place, a sober living home for veterans.
To learn more about the foundation’s grant opportunities, visit its website at www.CFSouthernIndiana.com.