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2024 Grant Requests
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Camp Watcha Wanna-Do
Requests $1,650 for camperships for approximately three kids from Wells County to attend camp. Camp
Watcha-Wanna-Do allows kids to feel "normal," have fun, and not focus on their cancer journey.
Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana
Requests $1,200 for mental health and emotional support for mothers with cancer in Wells County. This
program supports mothers who have cancer, as wells as their families, especially their children.
Community Care of Northeast Indiana
Requests $2,023 for furniture needs for Grace & Mercy Transitional Housing. Dining room table and chairs to
seat 10, and six chairs for the other dining room table. In 2024 Grace & Mercy has served 26 women and 56 children.
Helping Hands Family Resource Center
Requests $2,450 to support the Mom Time community group. Many participants in this program find
themselves in vulnerable circumstances having encountered trauma, and striving to overcome generational
cycles. In 2024, Helping Hands is on track to exceed 340 visits, which is a 44% increase from last year.
New Life Christian School
Requests $1,630 to purchase an AED (automated external defibrillator) device to keep on the premises. Having
accessibility to an AED device would improve the chances of survival in the event of cardiac arrest.
Run Hard, Rest Well
Requests $2,700 to support women of Wells County to thrive. Partnering with three nonprofit agencies to
introduce 160 women to restorative wellness to heal, recover, and comeback stronger than before.
United Way of Wells County
Requests $3,000 for Dolly Pardon's Imagination Library, serving approximately 950 families in Wells County by
providing free books to children from birth to age five, fostering a love of reading and improving school readiness.
Wells Community Boys and Girls Club
Requests $3,000 for Club Wellness, providing services to combat depression and anxiety utilizing resources from
Run Hard, Rest Well. This program will serve up to 170 5-18 year old kids, staff, and parents.
YWCA Northeast Indiana
Requests $2,500 for emergency needs for women in Wells County surviving domestic violence. Offering
support, including financial, to prevent homelessness or address barriers to leaving an abusive situation.