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Grants totaling over $55,000.00 were awarded to non-profit organizations serving Washington County by the generous donors of the Washington County Community Foundation for the Fall 2024 grant cycle. Grants are awarded from the Foundation’s Touch Tomorrow Funds, which were established by several outstanding donors.

Washington County Helping Hands was awarded a $3455 to assist in purchasing a new HVAC system to replace the extremely outdated system at the Helping Hands House.

Dare to Care will once again be filling school pantries thanks to a $10,000 grant to provide needy students necessary nourishment.

Small Group Tutoring will be available through CAST thanks to a $7580 grant to hire six individuals to provide the tutoring to students that are struggling with reading and math.

A $10,345 grant has been awarded to Washington County Historical Society which will enable them to update technology and digitize historical documents including old newspapers, genealogical research records, and books.

Jackson Township VFD has been awarded a $13,594.71 grant to purchase rope and water rescue equipment to be used throughout Washington County and surrounding areas.

A $6,225.00 grant has been awarded to The Warming Station in order for them to receive their 501c3 nonprofit status as well as providing needed supplies to the center as well as patrons of the center.

Washington County Community Foundation is a nonprofit public charity established in 1993 to serve donors, award grants, and provide leadership to improve Washington County forever

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The Washington County Community Foundation recently presented a grant check for the Washington County Historical Society at its Annual Meeting of the Membership this past Saturday, Nov. 9.

On Oct. 22, the Washington County Historical Society was announced as one of the grantee's for the WCCF's 2024 Fall Grant Cycle. This grant awarded  $10,345.00 for the Digitization Initiative, which will allow for the purchase of updated computers, laptops, scanners, archival materials, and software to begin the digitization of the incredible records stored at the Stevens Memorial Museum Genealogical Library. There is an array of bound newspapers, scrapbooks, photographs and more that will be further protected by being digitized. This will allow better access to materials when assisting visitors with genealogical research.

The historical society staff is grateful to the Washington County Community Foundation for the grant, and they are very excited to get the process underway. It is hoped the initiative will  inspire the community to get involved with the digitization process. There are plans to accept new volunteers, have training sessions, and "Scan-a-thons." The community is asked to watch the group's social posts and website for more information as the project gets underway.

Kaylee Seabolt, office manager and librarian at The John Hay Center, also thanks the public and members for donations to the project.

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As part of their tour, the Budweiser Clydesdales trotted to Walmart in Salem on November 15. Posing stoically for photos, the horses were in the parking lot from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. to help celebrate Salem Walmart's 8th anniversary, which is Saturday, November 16.

Also present was an Auntie Anne's pretzel truck and Small Town Kettle Corn serving up snacks during the festivities!

Enjoy video and photos from the event below!

Photos and video by Nathaniel Smith.

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By Jerry Curry, Staff Writer

As we approach the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons, we know we will hear the ringing bell of the Salvation Army. The Salvation Army raises funds to help those in need with their Red Kettle collections.

The Red Kettle fundraising campaign will begin Saturday, Nov. 27, and run through Tuesday, Dec. 24.

The bell ringing hours are Friday – Saturday 10 a.m.—6 p.m. and Mondays -Thursdays 4-8 p.m. There are no Sunday shifts.

Ringers can be individuals, organizations, families, churches, school groups, 4-H groups or scout groups. To join in, please call Meredith Peters at 812-620-5835 as early as possible.

This year, as in years past, the red kettle will be set up at both doors at the Salem Walmart.