Huntington County Project Spotlight 2025 Nominations
The Historic Forks of the Wabash, Inc.
We are an educational non-profit dedicated to educating students and adults about the early history and historical significance of North Eastern Indiana focusing on the Miami Indians, Early Settlers, and the Erie/Wabash Canal.
Huntington Humane Society
Our animal shelter continues to do incredible things for our furry friends throughout Huntington County! The demand for help has never been greater but the shelter continues to make each new challenge an opportunity to learn from and grow! From offering a free pet food pantry to the Prevent a Litter feline neutering program, our shelter continues to innovate! Last year they took in almost 2,000 animals (more than ever before) and helped them find homes or return to their families!
We are fortunate to have such a great animal shelter serving our community.
Cancer Services of Huntington County
Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana is a local non-profit helping people with cancer since 1944. We serve Adams, Allen, DeKalb, Noble, Huntington, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Steuben, Wabash, Wells, and Whitley counties.
Our mission is to enhance the quality of life of those affected by cancer by providing meaningful resources, information, and compassionate assistance. Each year, our client advocates serve nearly 5,000 people with cancer. They are knowledgeable and compassionate professionals who work in partnership with your doctor. They walk side-by-side with the family during the cancer experience.
The agency’s legal name is Cancer Services of Allen County but began doing business as Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana in 2006.
Helping Paws Pet Haven, Inc.
HPPH is a cat rescue run solely with volunteers on donations. Our biggest project & ongoing need is for our medical account. Basic medical care, vaccines, blood work, dentals as well as other surgeries are needed to keep the cats healthy and ready for adoption.
Huntington County Little League
We are excited to share that Huntington County Little League is entering a new and inspiring chapter in its legacy this season marks the inaugural year of our Challenger Division, a specialized league designed to provide children with physical and developmental challenges the opportunity to play baseball in an inclusive, supportive environment.
As we celebrate this milestone, we are also presented with a pressing opportunity to improve accessibility and safety for all families and players: paving the league’s parking lot.
Currently, the gravel and uneven terrain pose daily challenges for families navigating wheelchairs, walkers, strollers, and other mobility devices especially for our new Challenger families. Dust, mud, and potholes are more than just inconveniences; they are barriers to participation and inclusion.
Paving the lot will: Enhance Accessibility: Ensure a smooth, ADA-compliant surface that allows every player, parent, and volunteer to safely access the fields. Increase Safety: Eliminate tripping hazards, reduce vehicle wear, and improve visibility of parking spaces. Support Growth: As our league continues to expand, including the Challenger Division, a paved lot will accommodate more families and visitors comfortably. Elevate Community Pride: A clean, professional entrance reflects the pride we have in our league, our kids, and our commitment to every player.
Thank you for your consideration.
Huntington County Special Olympics
Huntington County Special Olympics is an organization that serves individuals with intellectual disabilities and provides opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a movement that impacts lives for the better.
Huntington Meal Ministry
The ministry provides lunch and dinner to those that are in need free of charge. I have heard volunteers as well as the manager Bob minister to young kids pray and be a positive influence in life of others. The ministry will also provide meals to go as well as hygiene items and always accepting donations of food hygiene items, etc., that they can provide to those in need.
Huntington Township Fire Department
Huntington Township Fire Department covers Huntington Township and surrounding areas with fire, rescue and medical protection. This department always has projects ongoing that this money could help fund.
Place of Grace
Place of Grace envisions a Christ-centered community that empowers persons to become responsible citizens with hope and purpose for their future. Our mission is to provide faith-based residential recovery services to help persons break cycles of destructive behavior related to addiction, trauma, and poverty. We are committed to walking alongside men and women as they rebuild their lives physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Through comprehensive residential programs, job readiness training, and community support, we equip individuals to pursue healing, growth, and lasting change.
Our mission is lived out through a range of services designed to foster long-term healing and independence. We operate gender-specific residential recovery homes, provide graduate housing for continued support, and offer employment readiness training and recovery-friendly employment through Gracefully Gourmet, our gourmet popcorn and bakery social enterprise. These services work together to offer practical tools, spiritual growth, and sustainable pathways toward wholeness.
Roanoke Fall Festival
The 71st annual Roanoke Fall Festival, happening September 4-7, 2025 could not happen without the support of our community businesses and individuals. We provide many kids games, entertainment, food, contests, craft shows and fellowship.
Roanoke Lions Club
The Roanoke Lions are a non profit group that fundraises and gives to many groups in our community. We have support our police, fireman, school, festivals, food banks, and several other needy groups.
United With Love of Huntington County
United With Love does so much for Huntington County. From running the county’s largest food pantry to installing 5 community gardens, operating a mobile food pantry, a pet food pantry, and offering financial literacy support and various other programs their support of people in need is wide reaching.
Our Mission:
We are a Christian community lovingly serving our neighbors in need through programs that empower and transform lives.
Our Vision:
To lovingly serve all our neighbors in need and provide stability through Christ-centered services that meet individual needs.