2009 ANNUAL REPORT - Community Foundation of Howard County

Howard County Grants
(Above) With guidance from a local landscaper, volunteers prepare the area around the Howard County courthouse for Phase One of the
Kokomo Downtown Association’s Courthouse Landscaping Project. A grant from the Community Foundation of Howard County helped to
purchase edging, mulch and trees for 21 landscaping beds around the courthouse.
(Above) Volunteers built wheelchair ramps through the
United Way of Howard County’s Ramp-N-Roll project. The
Community Foundation of Howard County provided funding
to purchase materials to construct ramps for individuals who
are unable to pay the expenses for a ramp.
(Above) The Community Foundation of Howard County
provided partial funding to bring the Maximum Impact simulcast
to Howard County. Maximum Impact brings national and
world leaders on stage to inspire participants through challenging
and thought-provoking content. During the event, Liz Murray
shared her experience in progressing from homelessness to
Harvard.
(Left) The Ivy Tech Foundation received grant funding
from the Community Foundation of Howard County to
support the purchase of a tractor and tiller to help prepare
and maintain the soil for the Community Garden. The
Community Garden provides fresh produce for the hungry
in Howard County.
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