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DeMotte Women’s Circle of Giving
Article written by Judy Crawford The DeMotte Women’s Circle of Giving, founded in 2003, was the first circle of giving established in Jasper County. Its mission statement is: To improve the town of DeMotte and make it a better place to live,...
Jasper Foundation Gift- Dr. Cecil Johnson
Written by Jasper County Historical Society, July 2019 The Foundation donated a large selection of items related to Rensselaer physician Dr. Cecil Emerson Johnson. Included are a huge medical book, several pieces of medical equipment plus a wide variety of other...
Grant from Jasper Newton Foundation provides funding for purchase of circulating STEAM Kits!
"sourced from the JCPL newsletter" We’re sure by now, many of you have heard of STEAM – Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. As stated in an article from the University of San Diego, STEAM aims to spark an interest and lifelong love of the arts and...
Abby’s Life Lessons
"Abby K. is Jasper Newton Foundation's last intern to leave the office before starting college and she wrote up some interesting points she learned in college and still continues to evolve and grow with the challenges and victories she faces each year in school." ...
McKee family leaves behind a legacy of charity
"Article written by Leann Doffin - JNF Communication Director" In one month, the Kentland community lost two beloved women who left an imprint where they lived. Linda McKee, daughter of Phyllis and Ross McKee, passed away May 6, 2019. Shortly after, her mother,...
Unique History of the Carnegie Library
Rensselaer Republican Newspaper article written in 2018 by Judy Kanne talks about the very beginning of the Carnegie Library, how it came to be and what it is now The former Carnegie Library at 301 North Van Rensselaer...
3 Interns are Rocking it at Jasper Newton Foundation this Summer!
Jasper Newton Foundation hired 3 awesome interns to work at the office this summer! We given them the opportunity to learn behind the scenes of the community foundation and all the good stuff happening in Jasper & Newton county. JNF would like to highlight the 3...
Why does Jasper Newton Foundation Commemorate the Celebration Banquet?
-Article written by Linda Reiners- The first annual meeting was held at the Carnegie Center in 1992 or 1993. At that time officers and board members were elected. The annual meeting then turned into an Annual Banquet for the Jasper...
First ‘Love Where You Live’ awards given at Jasper/Newton Foundation Gala
Source: Rensselaer Republican's First 'Love Where You Live' awards given at Jasper/Newton Foundation Gala FAIR OAKS — The annual Jasper/Newton Foundation Gala was held Saturday night at the Farmhouse Restaurant at Fair Oaks Farms in Newton County. This year, following...