Category Nonprofits

Community, Nonprofits, Press Release

Beacon Credit Union accepting nominations for 13th year of Project Spotlight through May 31, 2023

Beacon Credit Union is excited to kick off its 13th year of Project Spotlight! Project Spotlight is a program created by Beacon Credit Union with the hope that individuals and organizations will be inspired to reach out and serve those…

March 28, 2023

Community, Education, Nonprofits, Press Release

Literacy Volunteers of Cass County shares updates on services, volunteer opportunities

Just like many other organizations, Literacy Volunteers of Cass County (LVCC) was brought to a standstill in 2020 by COVID-19. Since then, very few organizational activities have been accomplished. However, we are alive and well offering tutoring to those individuals…

March 1, 2023

Community, Nonprofits, Press Release

Cass County Community Foundation announces year-end figures, 2023 officers

Year-end figures released at the January 2023 Cass County Community Foundation board meeting reported the Foundation’s total assets to be over $31.6 million. Over 94% of the foundation’s assets are permanent endowments which will benefit the community forever. Established in…

January 20, 2023

Nonprofits, Press Release

Cass County Historical Society awarded funds through Heritage Support Grants

Through its Heritage Support Grants program, the Indiana Historical Society (IHS) awarded more than $50,000 in the second half of 2022 to 12 local historical societies and organizations representing 11 Indiana counties. The IHS’s Heritage Support Grants program supports local,…

September 13, 2022

Community, Nonprofits, Press Release

National Preparedness Month: Red Cross urges everyone to get ready now for emergencies

People everywhere are feeling the impacts of climate change with more frequent and intense weather events threatening our communities. September is National Preparedness Month and the American Red Cross – Indiana Region urges everyone to get ready for these emergencies…

August 25, 2022

Community, Health, Nonprofits, Press Release

4C Health expanding Mobile Crisis Teams to Howard, Tipton and White Counties

Four County (soon to be 4C Health) was recently selected of as 1 of 4 organizations to pilot Mobile Crisis in the State of Indiana. Recently, the national 9-8-8 crisis call number went live. Mobile crisis is viewed as an…

August 25, 2022

Community, Nonprofits

Cass County Community Foundation issues $20,000 emergency grant to Emmaus Food Pantry

On Wednesday, August 24, Cass County Community Foundation President & CEO Deanna Crispen announced that the Foundation would provide $20,000 in an emergency grant to the local Emmaus Food pantry to aid the local organization in their continuing work providing…

August 25, 2022

Community, Nonprofits, Press Release

Volunteer for LIVE UNITED® Day on Friday, September 9, 2022

United Way of Cass County is celebrating our 85th year of helping the community. Come help us celebrate by giving back! We are looking for volunteers for our annual LIVE UNITED® Day on Friday, September 9, 2022. This one Day…

August 18, 2022

Achievements, Community, Nonprofits, Press Release

Cass County Community Foundation receives national recognition

Local Organization Accredited with Rigorous Philanthropic Standards SOURCE: News release from Cass County Community Foundation The Cass County Community Foundation recently received accreditation with the nation’s highest standard for philanthropic excellence. National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations® establish legal, ethical,…

August 14, 2022

Achievements, Community, Nonprofits

Peak Community Services earns Three-Year CARF Accreditation

CARF International announced that Peak Community Service has been accredited for a period of three years for its Community Employment Services: Employment Supports, Community Employment Services: Job Development, Community Integration, Organizational Employment Services, Respite Services, Services Coordination, Supported Living, and…

July 4, 2017

Community, Nonprofits

United Way of Cass County ready for #GivingTuesday

United Way of Cass County is planning to participate in#GivingTuesday, a global giving movement that has been driven by individuals, families, organizations, businesses and communities in all 50 states and in countries around the world. Since its founding in 2012,…

November 28, 2016

Community, Events, Nonprofits

‘Giving Tuesday’ proclaimed as Red Kettle Drive begins

The City of Logansport has officially recognized an American holiday tradition that encourages volunteer efforts and contributions to charitable causes. Mayor Dave Kitchell has proclaimed Tuesday, Nov. 29, as “Giving Tuesday” in Logansport. The day is observed in communities throughout…

November 28, 2016

Community, Nonprofits

United Way hires Executive Director

The United Way of Cass County Board of Directors is excited to announce that Chris Armstrong has been named the Executive Director. Chris joined the United Way on January 1, 2016 as the Director of Donor Relations. Shortly after Chris…

July 26, 2016

Community, Nonprofits

GET TO KNOW: Youth Services Alliance

We want people to know about all the great things our community has to offer, so we’re inviting every business, organization and program in Cass County to be featured on Cass County Online. All you have to do is use…

June 1, 2016

Community, Nonprofits

Cass County Resource Network Provides Midterm Updates on Community’s Aspirations

Cass County residents told United Way what they really want for our community and the Cass County Resource Network (CCRN) is working to make it happen! The mission of CCRN is to serve the community through the effective use of…

May 16, 2016

Community, Education, Nonprofits

New Deadline for 2017 Lilly Endowment Community Scholars

The Cass County Community Foundation has received confirmation of changes to the Cass County Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program. The 2017 scholarship recipient will now be named late in 2016. Previous scholarship recipients were identified in March of the year…

May 6, 2016

Columns, Community, Nonprofits

Preserving our history and the State Theatre

The following guest column was submitted by Barry Taylor, CFO of the State Theatre Preservation Society. With the announcement of the non-profit State Theatre Preservation Society’s creation, the issue of historic preservation comes to mind. Most downtown areas are comprised…

May 4, 2016

Community, Nonprofits

GET TO KNOW: Emmaus Mission Center

April 24, 2016

Community, Nonprofits

GET TO KNOW: Cass County Historical Society and Museum

April 3, 2016

Community, Nonprofits

New Logansport Lions Club to be chartered

During the week of April 4-8, 2016, members of the Indiana District 25C Lions will be visiting our town. They will be extending invitations to be charter members of the new Logansport Lions Club to community minded men, women and…

April 2, 2016