GOSHEN — Crossroads United Way serving Elkhart, LaGrange and Noble Counties announced that its Strategic Investment Committee has approved $645,700 of new grants to nonprofit programs throughout the tri-county area.
ALBION â The grant money is there for a program that would provide visibility to the Arc Noble County Foundations.
Finding someone to do the time-consuming regular reporting which comes as a requirement for such a grant may be the stumbling block. As such, Noble County Economic Development Corp. Executive Director Gary Gatman said Tuesday night he would approach Noble County officials about being the municipal body the funding would be funneled through.
Albion Town Manager Tena Woenker pitched to the Albion Town Council the idea of applying for a $75,000 Community Connections for People with Disabilities grant on behalf of the Arc, which is headquartered in Albion.
Congratulations to Arc Noble County Foundations for receiving a $75,000 award that will help it to better serve northeast Indiana. The mission of The Arc Noble County Foundations is to support individuals with disabilities in northeast Indiana to maximize their abilities to succeed at work, at home and in their community. Its website arcfoundations.com states “We are committed to promote meaningful partnerships with all stakeholders to contribute to a rewarding and productive quality of life for all . We help companies meet their manufacturing goals while preparing individuals to obtain and maintain employment. We support individuals to learn, to volunteer and to succeed in their local communities.” Kay Craig, executive director, said, “With federal and state changes to our services, The Arc simply must develop new and innovative partnerships to support the individuals in Noble County who depend on our services throughout their lifespan.” Based at 506 S. Orange St., Albio