Supporting women, children and youth in Montgomery County, the Women’s Legacy Fund presented its first round of grants Monday at Marie Canine Plaza.
The philanthropic nonprofit group worked closely with the Montgomery County Community Foundation to raise the funds through regular donations from members.
More than $10,000 was given Monday, and WLF has more funds to bestow to future applicants in 2022.
WLF co-president Karen Thada said the six recipients will use the funds to support projects from an elementary school greenhouse to children’s TherAplay equipment, a company which manufactures educational play equipment for children with disabilities.
“Part of the idea is that we can do more together, if we pool our resources,” Thada said. “To join the WLF you make a donation, annually. Part of that goes to the endowment and part of that goes directly to these grants.”
Co-president Marilyn Spear said supporting women and children is one of the most important areas of focus when looking toward the future of any community.
“I’ve lived here all my life, and I think it’s wonderful this organization helps just women and children,” she said. “It makes me feel good to contribute to a community that maybe is a group that sometimes is overlooked. It’s very worthwhile.”
Recipients Monday included New Market Elementary (greenhouse), Valley Professionals Community Health (TherAplay), Family Support Services (Operation Brain Building), Crawfordsville Adult Resource Academy (Educational Opportunities Open New Doors), Crawfordsville Parks & Recreation (Camp Milligan supplies) and Rainbow and Rhymes Preschool (summer program supplies).
Organizations seeking WLF grants may apply online through MCCF (www.mccf-in.org/women-s-legacy-fund-grants) by June 20 to be considered during a rare second round of grants in 2022, Thada said.
The MCCF can also be reached by phone at 765-362-1267.
For more information about WLF, check out their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/groups/517666788357160.
