Ten organizations throughout Clinton County were recently awarded grants totaling $301,666 from the Legacy Fund investing in a broad range of non-profit organizations working to strengthen and improve Clinton County.
Grantees for 2024 include:
- City of Wilmington Parks and Recreation, new pickleball courts, $75,000
- Clinton Massie School District, x-ray machine, $40,295
- Village of Martinsville, park restoration, $37,790
- Wilmington Fire Department, utility terrain vehicle, $31,500
- Clinton Co. Community Action, transportation for senior socialization, $27,656
- Clinton County Emergency Management Association, firefighter FLIR camera project, $27,200
- Chester Township, slide in skid unit, $18,425
- Blanchester Marion Township Joint Fire District, washer and dryer for gear, $17,600
- Port William-Liberty Township Joint Fire & EMS District, turnout gear, $15,000
- Port William-Lumberton Senior Citizens, new outside lighting and handicap accessible back door, $11,200.
The LEGACY Fund awards grants across specific categories, based on the guidance of the governing committee whose members include Harry Brumbaugh, Janet Dixon, Joe Hete, Michelle Morrison and Clinton County Commissioner, Mike McCarty. The committee ensures that each organization is eligible for funding, weighs the community need, and guarantees that the projects are in alignment with The LEGACY Fund’s mission is to support the health, well-being and safety of Clinton County residents and provides ongoing financial, charitable support throughout the county.
About the Legacy Fund
The LEGACY Fund was established at the Clinton County Foundation with a portion of the proceeds from the sale of Clinton Memorial Hospital by the Clinton County commissioners. The Foundation has invested those assets wisely and is committed to ensuring that annual distributions will be available to the community through the LEGACY Fund and its committee.