Putnam County Community Foundation opens the voting for Ruby Anniversary

To mark its Ruby Anniversary, Putnam County Community Foundation will award $40,000 to five local organizations whose work strengthens Putnam County.

One organization, chosen by community vote, will receive a $20,000 unrestricted grant, while four additional organizations will each receive a $5,000 unrestricted grant.

Learn more about the nominees and cast your vote today

• Beyond Homeless, Inc. empowers individuals and families experiencing, or at risk of homelessness in the Putnam County Region to become self-sufficient and work to prevent homelessness among our neighbors.
• Family Support Services of West Central Indiana's mission is to promote a community where no one is abused and all families have the support they need to live healthy lives.
• The Greencastle Civic League was founded in 1984. Its mission is to improve life in Greencastle, primarily through beautification, clean-up projects, cultural development and the arts.
• Isaiah 1:17 House – Putnam County's mission is threefold: reduce trauma for children awaiting placement, lighten the load for child welfare services, and ease the transition for foster families.
• Putnam County CERT's mission is to be deployable, certified, trained and experienced in multiple emergency response disciplines, support and assist Putnam County EMA affiliates and agencies in emergency situations for the purpose of preserving life and property, utilizing NIMS by and through PC CERT's leadership, on behalf of The Putnam County EMA.