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Loving Where They Live: 2 of 3
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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...
Fun(d) Friday 1: Appleseed Education
As the workweek comes to a close and we look forward to the weekend ahead, we can't think of a better way to celebrate than to highlight the funds we hold near and dear to our hearts. Here at the Jasper Newton Foundation (JNF), we work hard to foster relationships...
Celebrating 30 Years
Celebrating 30 Years by walking down memory lane has been our favorite part so far. Because of our donors, we were the trusted vehicle to take your generous donations and grow them and invest them directly into the organizations and charitable programs that matter to...
Spring Blooming with New Hope
The road ahead for Jasper and Newton counties will be paved with promise and maintained with perseverance. Our newest initiative, something we’re calling Driving Home, is a monumental effort in planning, engineering, and laying down that road ahead. Driving Home is a...
Love Where You Live
When you think of the Jasper Newton Foundation there is probably one phrase that comes to mind: Love Where You Live. This phrase has been at the cornerstone of all the board and team members as they instill a love for community, where you are now, and where you are...
Celebrating 30 Years of Impact and Service
Community Service Through the last 30 years, the Jasper Newton Foundation has seen countless volunteers, friends, and community members come together to make an impact in their communities. Impact and service are words that come to mind when recapping the last 30...
