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Humane Fort Wayne has moved to its fur-ever home, to help even more pets find theirs! The organization celebrated the grand opening of its new state-of-the-art facility at 901 Leesburg Road this past weekend, a project made possible by the generosity of our community. Key features of the new facility include: • Increased capacity for animals, with twice as many dog kennels and three times as many cat kennels as their old space to help more animals and ensure they're comfortable. • A community education area to help people in our community learn about what the organization does and share best practices with shelter partners from around the region. • Improved indoor and outdoor spaces designed for pets and people alike! Dog kennels have indoor and outdoor areas, and cat colonies feature large windows that give them outside views. Indoor training and outdoor play areas are also available for shelter dogs. All clinic services will now be under one roof, creating greater capacity to deliver compassionate care. Humane Fort Wayne is moving in phases, so be sure to plan your visit at HumaneFW.org. Animals will be available for adoption at the Hanna Street location through Sunday, August 25th. Animals will move in and be available for adoption at the Leesburg Road Location on Tuesday, September 3rd! Thank you, Humane Fort Wayne, for caring for our community's pets—and the people who love them!

We are proud to have Sarah Strimmenos leading the Foellinger Foundation’s growth while staying true to our core values and continuing to champion opportunity as a key pillar of our mission. As Allen County celebrates its bicentennial, Sarah penned an insightful op-ed in the Journal Gazette, exploring our community’s remarkable growth and how we can collectively contribute to a sustainable future. Check out the article below to learn more about investing in ways that sustain and expand our economy. And if you’re attending tonight’s MKM Fishbowl, where Sarah is the special guest, you’ll get to hear firsthand about her leadership goals and vision for our community’s continued success. . https://lnkd.in/dcdmKjyV

These leaders were nominated for the David A. Bobilya Excellence in Nonprofit Leadership Award in recognition of their excellence in service to the boards they serve on! Please join us in thanking them for their strategic guidance and governance as they fulfill their missions, helping to create a community where every person has the opportunity to thrive. The award recipient will be announced at an awards ceremony on October 23, 2024. https://ow.ly/YIQw50SHaa7 Natalie Axel AMI Investment Management Board Member, Big Brothers Big Sisters Tom Boyer Visit Fort Wayne Board Chair, Northeast Indiana Public Radio Kim Carpenter Hylant Insurance Board President, SCAN Dottie Davis Davis Corporate Training Board Chair, YWCA Corinna England Hamil, Lehman & England, PC Board Member, Crossroad Child & Family Services Dr. John Fallon IU Health Board President, Catholic Charities Matt Graves Great Lakes Prefabrication Board Chair, Bridge of Grace Kathy Heuer Community Volunteer Board Member, Brightpoint Larry Kay Fort Wayne Metals Former Board Chair, Science Central Lana Keesling City of Fort Wayne City Clerk Board Chair, The League Andrea Kendall Chase Bank Board Chair, MLK Montessori School Suzon Motz Community Volunteer Board Chair, Stillwater Hospice Foundation Jon Painter 1st Source Bank Board Member, Community Transportation Network Rick Phillips Phillips Financial Vice Chair, YMCA Judy Pursley Community Volunteer Vice Chair, Fort Wayne Philharmonic John Rogers The Rogers Company Board Chair, Fort Wayne Urban League Dr. Camille Smith Fort Wayne Pediatrics Board Member, GiveHear Tim Smith Abundant Executive Living Board Chair, Youth for Christ Chuck Surack Surack Enterprises Board Chair, Boys & Girls Clubs Rachel Tobin-Smith Community Volunteer Board Member, Wellspring Interfaith Social Services Jim Underwood Community Volunteer Board Treasurer, PBS Fort Wayne Wally Wetherill Community Volunteer Vice Chair, Matthew 25 Board Treasurer, Vincent Village

Have you secured your spot yet? Don’t miss out on a great conversation with our President and CEO, Sarah Strimmenos, at MKM’s Fishbowl on August 22nd! Doors open at 3:15pm, and Sarah will be sharing insights into her career journey and future plans at Foellinger. Many of us know that sometimes, speaking about yourself can feel like a tightrope walk—balancing the desire to share your story without coming across as bragging. But Sarah is embracing this challenge with authenticity, opening up about her path and the values that drive her leadership. One thing we can say is, Sarah navigates this balance with poise and charm every day at Foellinger. This isn't just an event, it's networking and starting a conversation on career and growth. So, with only a few tickets left, we hope you grab yours now. We can't wait to see you there! . https://lnkd.in/gk4WumrJ

Why is evaluation so important? It's key to understanding program impact. The framework underlining our evaluation system is the Independence Continuum—which reflects the Foundation's donor intent to move people from dependence to independence to interdependence.

Don't miss these important grant dates! YOUTH DEVELOPMENT GRANTS • Applications Open: September 9, 2024 • Evaluation Workshop: September 18, 2024 at 9AM and 1PM • Q&A Workshop: October 11, 2024 at 11AM • Application Deadline: November 4, 2024 at 5PM COMMUNITY INTERESTS GRANTS • (FY25) Applications Open: December 9, 2024 EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT GRANTS • Awards Announcement: December 2024 FAMILY DEVELOPMENT GRANTS • Awards Announcement: December 2024

Foellinger Foundation staff and board members recently enjoyed visiting Harris Elementary to interact with children participating in one of the Allen County Public Library’s summer learning programs, Team Read! The program employs teens ages 16-19 to act as reading and learning role models for younger children at library branches and other community locations, like schools and parks.

Meet RasAmen Oladuwa (who fondly goes by Ras), our new Events and Communications Coordinator! Ras brings over a decade of experience in marketing, event planning, and community engagement to Foellinger Foundation's initiatives.

Foellinger Foundation's Board of Directors approved grants totaling $1,132,500 to support 32 organizations that provide services throughout Allen County. https://ow.ly/WkkI50SH884

Don't forget! Applications for the Early Childhood Development and Family Development Grants are due in one week—August 5, 2024 by 5PM. Find resources and apply at https://lnkd.in/gtjsVUhU.