Appleseed: Planting Seeds for Learning and Growth in Jasper County
Celebrating 30 Years
Join the Jasper Newton Foundation as they celebrate 30 Years in 2021. Look forward to an anniversary blog series, recapping the last 30 years in your community.
The Shrewd Shrew
Article written by Alyssa Nyberg Last week I had the misfortune of catching a northern short-tailed shrew (Blarina brevicauda) in a mousetrap at the Kankakee Sands Seed Barn. As uncomfortable as I felt for ending the life of that little shrew, I had to admit, it was quite thrilling to hold the tiny firecracker of […]
Top 19 Stories of 2019!
2019 has been a rollercoaster year full of challenges, solutions, good things, and giving in Jasper and Newton Counties. Since the Jasper Newton Foundation is always pushing for creative ways to get people connected and love where we live – we curated the perfect listing of the TOP 19 events in 2019. These events are […]
Showing appreciation to your volunteers this holiday season
During the holidays, it’s easy to show your nonprofit’s appreciation to your loyal donors and staff, but it can be easy to overlook your devoted volunteers. Remember these are the people who are dedicated to your cause and genuinely love your organization. Here are some ways to show your gratitude this holiday season: Write a […]
