Local Giving.
Lasting Impact.
Helping you make a difference in Wells County.
“In every community there is work to be done. In every nation, there are wounds to heal. In every heart, there is the power to do it.”
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– Marianne Williamson
We’re excited to announce the 2025 LiGHT Grant recipients!
Each year, members of LiGHT (Ladies Initiating Giving an Honored Tradition) come together to support local organizations serving women and children in Wells County. Through their votes, this year’s grants have been awarded to:
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Camp Watcha Wanna Do
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Community Care of Northeast Indiana
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Helping Hands Family Resource Center
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Hope's Harbor Family Hospitality Homes
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United Way of Wells County
Congratulations to these outstanding organizations, and thank you to every LiGHT member whose generosity made these grants possible. Together, we’re lighting the way for brighter futures in our community.
Each year, the Bette A. Erxleben Volunteer of the Year Award honors an individual who has made outstanding, sustained, and selfless contributions to the Wells County community. Recipients represent the very best of community spirit—those whose volunteer work has made a lasting impact in areas such as youth, education, human services, community development, health, or the environment.
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This year, we are proud to recognize Dave Goodwin as our 2025 Volunteer of the Year.
We invite you to join us in celebrating Dave at a special luncheon on Thursday, November 6 at noon at Timber Ridge Event Center, 2330 E 250 N, Bluffton.
Hope Lights a Tree
In the spirit of the season, the Wells County Foundation invites you to take part in the annual Hope Lights a Tree program — a meaningful tradition that brings our community together to honor and remember loved ones.
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With each donation, an ornament is placed on the tree at the Angel of Hope Memorial Park as a symbol of love and remembrance. All are welcome to join us for the Remembrance and Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 6 at 7 p.m. in Bluffton.​
