WABASH, IN – Nearly 1,500 votes from residents of North Manchester determined the winners of Beacon Credit Union’s 15th annual Project Spotlight program. Thanks to the engagement of our communities, Beacon Credit Union will be donating $1,750 to three charitable organizations/projects in North Manchester.
The winners for 2025 are:
First place – Daniel’s Place – $1,000
Second place – Laketon Lion’s Club – $500
Bonus Draw – Manchester Soccer Club – $250
The Project Spotlight program received 137 nominations and over 25,000 votes overall for charitable organizations this year in one month of voting. The voting process was held during the month of July. The public was able to vote via social media, Beacon Credit Union’s website, or in one of its 23 full-service member centers.
A check presentation was held on August 12th at Beacon’s North Manchester Member Center – 1301 SR 114 West – with the winning organizations.
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Daniel’s Place – Erika Guingrich, North Manchester Member Center Manager; Chloe Steele, Daniel’s Place; Katie Cumberland, Daniel’s Place.
Laketon Lions Club – Denny Unger, Laketon Lions Club; Rebecca Warmuth, Laketon Lions Club; Diane Binkerd, Laketon Lions Club; Erika Guingrich, North Manchester Member Center Manager; Betty Boardman, Laketon Lions Club; Carma Foster, Laketon Lions Club.
Manchester Soccer Club – Erika Guingrich, North Manchester Member Center Manager; Melissa Griffey, Manchester Soccer Club; Linsee Ruppel-Wiley, Manchester Soccer Club.