Wahoo Solar delivers over $18,000 in community grants to power recovery and resilience in Marshall County

The Wahoo Solar Project, a project being developed by Geenex, is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 first-quarter community grant program. More than $10,000 was given to seven local organizations: Wild Rose Moon, David’s Courage, Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ, the Agricultural Program at Marian University's Ancilla College, Plymouth Fire Department, Link to Hope, and the North Central Career and Technical Education (CTE) Cooperative. 

Additionally, Wahoo Solar contributed over $8,000 to local schools, businesses, and nonprofits through the Marshall County Rebuild & Recover Grant Program to support recovery efforts following the tornadoes that struck southwestern Marshall County in April. This funding round will help recipients cover lingering expenses so they can return to normal operations and restore community stability.

As members of the Plymouth Chamber of Commerce since 2024 and the Bremen Chamber of Commerce since 2025, the Wahoo Solar Project is committed to being a valued part of the community. The project provides quarterly funding through its Community Grant Program to foster strong connections and support local growth. This initiative supports regional non-profits dedicated to improving the lives of Marshall County residents by assisting with operational expenses and other essential needs, including addiction support services, improved facilities for fire and rescue personnel, and workforce education opportunities. 

“At Wahoo Solar, being a good neighbor means actively investing in the success of our community," said Cassidy Book, Director of Community Relations for the Wahoo Solar Project. "Through our community grant program, we proudly support local organizations that drive meaningful change to ensure they have the resources to grow, innovate, and make a lasting impact in Marshall County and beyond.”

More details about the grant recipients can be found below:

• Wild Rose Moon Performing Arts Center is a nonprofit listening room, production house, and educational center serving Northern Indiana. They are a partner in the educational, economic and cultural development in the community and inspire through the arts.
• David’s Courage helps those struggling with addiction in a safe and supportive environment.
• The Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ strive to emulate the life of Saint Katharina Kasper. Rooted in upholding social justice, the non-profit organization provides compassionate care for the sick and underprivileged and fosters empowerment among individuals and community.
• The Agriculture Program at Marian University's Ancilla College prepares students for careers in various agriculture-related fields, specializing in agricultural business, animal science, technology applications, and biotechnology.
• Plymouth Fire Department provides 24-hour emergency protection by their dedicated professionals, including paramedic-level care.
• Link to Hope is a faith-based, non-profit, United Way Agency, helping those in need with rental assistance, prescription assistance, utility costs, transportation, among other needs.
• The North Central CTE Cooperative has 10 schools in four counties in Indiana – each offering CTE programs. Students learn how to maximize their potential and develop academic, technical, and employability skills they can apply right away in a job. 

“At Link to Hope, we meet the most basic needs of our community,” said Jim Smart, Executive Director of Link to Hope. “Our mission is to provide those in need in the Marshall County area with temporary rental, utility, and prescription assistance, and to link them with other needed area service providers. Unfortunately, many of these stressors aren't expected to lessen for folks. For this reason, we are grateful for our continued partnership with Wahoo Solar as a first-quarter recipient of their grant program.”

“Over the holidays, we helped over a dozen households avoid power shutoffs by covering their growing utility bills,” Smart continued. “With this new gift from Wahoo, we will continue to help our friends and neighbors, making Marshall County a better place for everyone.” 

Wahoo Solar will accept grant applications for the second quarter of the Community Grant Program between April 1 and June 15, 2025. Applicants can apply at www.wahoosolar.com/grant-program. Applicants who have applied before are encouraged to reapply each quarter.

The Wahoo Solar Project will generate 600 MW to power Indiana's electric grid with enough American-produced electricity to provide clean, reliable energy for tens of thousands of homes annually. For more information on how the project paves the way for a more economically resilient and environmentally conscious energy infrastructure, visit www.wahoosolar.com.