“We have a little bit of time, but we want to make sure that we are able to maintain and have growth for this pool and for our community, all of the I can't wait to see all of the kids' faces when they make their first toe dip or their jump into the pool is very exciting,” said Robin Frazier, executive director of the Lima Community Foundation.
“This project is a testimony to the spirit of collaboration that this community is known for. We have this beautiful facility for generations to enjoy. We built it $11.6 million debt free. Have already met over 90% of our endowment goal and really just excited to welcome the public into this facility. August, 30,” said Lima Mayor Sharetta Smith.
“We're approaching 1,000 fuel tanks erected as we speak,” said Everett "Butch" Kirk, president of International Tank. “So it's been a great run. We're a family business. I'm third generation. My children are fourth generation and glad to be part of Lima, Ohio.”
The park’s construction was funded through federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars, but its long-term management and maintenance will be supported by the endowment fund. A $5 million goal was set for the fund, and it is currently about 82% of the way there.
Bluffton College Foundation’s goal is to invest in educational excellence, infrastructure and innovative initiatives that will ensure Bluffton’s legacy is maintained on the Bluffton campus to continue to prepare future generations of servant leaders.
The Community Mental Health Fund has reached the one-million-dollar mark, which means that The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation will be able to continuously issue at least $45,000 in grants to area agencies for mental health and substance abuse programs every year. Around 5,000 people in the Hancock community sought out help for mental health and substance abuse problems in 2021.
