Four local organizations won $10,000 to support efforts aimed at improving the community.
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Activate Allen County is hosting its third annual Chili for Charity event to raise funds for local mental and behavioral health programs. Community members can attend, enjoy a meal and vote on which organizations receive funding.
Gabe from the Lima/Allen County Chamber tells us about some of their upcoming events this spring!
Chad Welker is in with Activate Allen County to tell us about their chili event that will help fund area causes!
Kim Bader and her family founded the Dear Nicolas Foundation in honor of her son, Nicolas, to advocate for mental health awareness and suicide prevention.
Local nonprofits had the opportunity to pitch their programs in hopes of securing grant funding, with this year’s focus on youth mental health. Activate Allen County and the Mental Health Board of Allen, Auglaize, and Hardin counties, along with several sponsors, provided funding for the top three organizations, which were selected by audience members.