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Tiffany Jones – Loving Where They Live
Thanks to Eric Jones for nominating his wife, Tiffany Jones, as a spotlight volunteer within our community! Tiffany, who works as a teacher’s aide and assistant at Lincoln Elementary, has been a volunteer at Roselawn Little League in Newton County for 12 years and is...
Level Up: Brighter Financial Futures Through Education
Jasper Newton Foundation is partnering with the United Way Northwest Indiana to create stability and financial well-being for neighbors in Jasper and Newton Counties. Level Up, a 12- to 18-month program offering financial education, skills training, and support in...
Roots & Graffiti: Jasper Newton Foundation Celebrates 30 Years of Using Donor Giving for Community Good
Brienne Hooker, executive director of the Jasper Newton Foundation, sat down again with her counterpart at the Jasper County Economic Development Organization, Stephen Eastridge, this time to celebrate 30 years of JNF’s work in the community: administering community...
Appleseed: Planting Seeds for Learning and Growth in Jasper County
Appleseed Childhood Education is a start-up focused on developing early childhood learning opportunities in Jasper County. JNF’s Steven Eastridge and Brienne Hooker sat down with Appleseed Childhood Education President Adam Alson and board member Megan Inskeep to talk...
Lilly Endowment Scholarship: Andrea Gregory-Kreps
How did a scholarship impact Andrea Gregory-Kreps’ life for the better? The better question: How didn’t it? “It alleviated the immediate stress of applying for bank loans and the long-term stress of repaying them!” said Gregory-Kreps, a 1999 Lilly scholarship...
Lilly Endowment Scholarship: Parker Jordan
For Parker Jordan, Rensselaer Central High School Class of 2018 and Lilly Scholarship recipient, dreams have become a reality, and graduate-level studies are within reach because of Lilly Endowment support. “The Lilly Scholarship allowed me to pursue avenues that...
Lilly Endowment Scholarship: Katie Nuss
With the support of a Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship, Katie Nuss found her purpose in teaching others. Katie, a Kankakee Valley High School graduate and 2004 scholarship recipient, attended the University of Notre Dame through funding provided by the Lilly...
Roots & Graffiti: Embers, Ren Art Wlk, Murals, and Rensselaer
Embers of Inspiration Ryan Musch is changing the face of Rensselaer one mural at a time. Originally from DeMotte, Ryan graduated from Purdue University. Nine years ago, he started downtown's special events venue, Embers. But it was Ryan’s work on behalf of Ren Art Wlk...
Fun(d) Friday 3: The Many Funds of William W. Leopold
Kick back with a cup of coffee on this fine Fun(d) Friday, and enjoy learning more about why we love where we live. In this blog series, we showcase some of the funds that we hold near to our hearts here at the Jasper Newton Foundation (JNF) and in our wider...
Fun(d) Friday 2: Margaret Kindig Stonecipher Scholarship
Welcome to Fun(d) Friday! In these blogs we will showcase some of the numerous funds that have left a legacy in our counties and are the reason why the Jasper Newton Foundation continues to better our communities today. Newton County Scholarships Welcome back to the...
