Foundation awards nearly $40K in charitable grants

NORWALK — With a focus on supporting the community at large, those representing the Huron County Community Foundation's board of directors recently awarded nearly $40,000 in charitable grants to several area nonprofits and schools. Giving out these grants fulfills the foundation's mission of improving the quality of life for locals and encouraging philanthropic efforts. It serves as a bridge between donors and the needs of community members. Since its establishment in 1997, the foundation has awarded millions of dollars in grants and scholarships, "ensuring that philanthropy and generosity continue to foster a thriving community both now and for generations to come," according to a nonprofit statement. Here's a look at the most recent recipients in this most recent round of grant funding: •&ensp;2027 Jumpstart Cohort, $5,000, to support nonprofits through coaching, workshops and resources to improve donor engagement •&ensp;A Kid Again-Northern Ohio Chapter, $2,500, to support childhood beyond the diagnosis •&ensp;Cancer Services, $3,000, for Huron County patient support •&ensp;Citizens Ambulance Service, $2,000, for community program funding •&ensp;EHOVE Career Center, $1,500, for emergency assistance and dropout prevention services for adult learners •&ensp;Firelands Historical Society, $2,500, for Norwalk fire truck No. 1 restoration committee •&ensp;Fisher-Titus Medical Center, $5,300, for courtyard renovation for outdoor pediatric therapy •&ensp;Huron County Humane Society, $5,000, for Warm Paws Warm Hearts and heated flooring •&ensp;Huron County Public Health, $1,000, for Creating Healthy Communities smoothie bike •&ensp;New Haven Ohio History League, $1,000, for Firelands Frontier Museum in the digital age •&ensp;New London Schools, $1,500, for the New London GED prep program •&ensp;Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio, $5,000, for Huron County food distributions •&ensp;The Society for Handicapped Citizens of Medina County, $1,100, for The Link Huron kitchen and kitchen supplies •&ensp;Trinity Lutheran Church Willard, $2,500, for Trinity Table Meal Mission •&ensp;Willard Area Historical Society, $1,000, for preserving Willard in photos People can learn more, including how to apply for the next round of funding, by visiting huronccf.org.