Grant County Project Spotlight 2025 Nominations

Boys and Girls Club of Grant County

The Boys & Girls Club of Grant County serves kids aged 6-18. Every day after school, our Club offers a safe and supportive environment for children and teens.

CASA of Grant County, Inc.

CASA’s are court appointed special advocates that advocate for children’s best interest when they are in the system and care of DCS. The organization is made up of primarily volunteers that dedicate their time to ensure the children are receiving their wants and needs. They see the children regularly and attend court to make sure things are going well and to ensure permanency in a timely manner.

Circles of Grant County

Circles of Grant County is a non-profit organization that seeks to empower families to move from poverty toward thriving as well as equipping our community to change systems that perpetuate poverty. Circles is a relational, multi-generational, and long-term approach that aims to address the generational nature of poverty by equipping families with the resources and support to shift the family’s trajectory.

Grant County Humane Society

The Grant County Humane Society provides shelter and care for hundreds of animals each year, but their current kennels are worn, unsafe, and inadequate for the growing need. Damaged enclosures increase the risk of injury, illness, and stress among animals, particularly during times of overcrowding. Funding for new kennels is essential to create a safer, healthier environment. Modern designs will improve sanitation, ventilation, and overall animal well-being, leading to faster recoveries and more successful adoptions. This project is a critical investment in the safety and future of the animals they serve and in strengthening our community’s commitment to compassionate care.

Grant County Senior Center

The Marion-Grant County Senior Center’s mission is to enhance the quality of life for those 50 and over through social, educational, recreational, nutritional, and health services. The center is dedicated to improving the lives of seniors (50+). They offer a variety of programs and services to meet the needs of their community, including social activities, educational opportunities, recreational programs, nutritional support, and health-related services.

Mississinewa Battlefield Society

Mississinewa Battlefield Society is a non-profit organization who hosts Mississinewa 1812. An annual historical reenactment that commemorates the Battle of Mississinewa, that at happened right here in Grant County on December 17 and 18th, 1812.

Radiant Health

Radiant House is an 11-bed sober living home for men in Grant County who are working toward recovery from substance use disorder. The home provides a stable, supportive environment where residents can focus on healing, employment, and rebuilding their lives. Many of the men arrive at Radiant House with little to no personal belongings. To restore dignity and support their transition, basic necessity items such as bedding, hygiene products, clothing, and kitchen supplies are urgently needed. Beacon Project funds would help ensure that every resident has access to these essentials from day one, reinforcing their recovery journey with compassion and stability.

Services for the Visually & Hearing Impaired

SVHI is a nonprofit organization located in Marion, Indiana. They offer services to local counties. SVHI assists persons with a vision and/or hearing loss to retain self-confidence, maintain independence and continue to be active and productive citizens in their community.

Thriving Grant County

Thriving Grant County exists to help connect individuals and families with resources they may not have access to. They focus in the areas of food insecurity, early childhood education and use their GatherGive Center as a community space for other organizations to provide services to the individuals and families they serve.

United Hearts Ministries / Harvest House Food Pantry

UHM is a non profit serving the Eastbrook North community. They rely on donations only. Currently, due to increased numbers of citizens using our food pantry along with the rising cost of food, UHM is critically low on funds. We also assist with water and electric bills, medical bills, home repairs, etc. But our main goal is to feed the community.