Visitors to a nature preserve can easily observe change as seasons pass and plants bloom or fade. ACRES Land Trust has taken the initiative to encourage visitors to think about a place’s history, beyond the seasonal changes. Founded in 1960, ACRES is Indiana’s oldest and largest local land trust. Its mission is to protect local […]
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Even as the cold weather of December brings a slower pace of life to Northeast Indiana, Bridget Harrison, Executive Director of Clear Lake Township Land Conservancy (CLTLC), is busy preparing for next year’s projects and programs. Bridget became the first staff hire of CLTLC in 2015, joining the team after working in environmental consulting near
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“If you go across any sociological metric of a community, such as homelessness, drug use, or unplanned pregnancies, RISE probably impacts that number in Steuben County in some way,” shared Chris Stackhouse, Executive Director of RISE, Inc. RISE was established to help people live, work, and learn in the community and at home. For individuals
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When women experience domestic violence, their situation is often complicated by a variety of other factors. In addition to feeling unsafe in their homes or relationships, they may have concerns for the safety of their children. Childcare can be expensive, and women with uncertainty about their financial independence may not be certain they can afford
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In September 2018, Mr. Loyal Wilson of Angola established a scholarship at the Steuben County Community Foundation to permanently honor his late wife, Trois. Trois Wagner Wilson was the valedictorian of Angola High School in 1945. She received a nursing scholarship from Michigan State University but instead chose to marry Loyal Wilson and support his
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“I like that every day is not the same. I meet so many different people, in age, income, and ability level, and I have conversations with them about why they’re here.” This is what keeps Krista Miller motivated as Executive Director of the YMCA of Steuben County. Part of the reason the YMCA stands out
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David and Kathy Bruns recently established the David and Kathy Bruns Fund at the Steuben County Community Foundation (SCCF). This fund will support faith-based and education-related organizations in the community and will be funded through their estate. “We have known about SCCF since it was formed and have watched it grow into a very vital
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For many families, time together in the evening while cooking and enjoying dinner is incredibly valuable. Unfortunately, some families face obstacles in life and are unable to afford a home. Thanks to a grant of $5,400 in May 2017 from the Women’s Fund at Steuben County Community Foundation, Turning Point was able to upgrade from
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Friends of LaGrange County Parks, in partnership with Blue Heron Ministries and LaGrange County Park Department, have undertaken an ambitious project to restore 130 acres at Pine Knob County Park. This group was recently awarded $5,000 in funding from the Ralph E. Taylor Conservation Fund held at Steuben County Community Foundation for conservation of the
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