Celebrating 25th anniversary, SIA Foundation awards grants to 30 Indiana nonprofits

LAFAYETTE, Ind. - June 14, 2022 - PRLog -- Subaru of Indiana Automotive (SIA) today announced contributions of more than $173,000 to Indiana nonprofits by the SIA Foundation, including $25,000 in celebration of its 25th anniversary.

For the spring cycle, 20 Indiana organizations from 14 counties received capital grants totaling $148,208.88. Additionally, SIA associates voted 10 organizations to each receive $2,500 as special anniversary donations.

Nearly 60 local nonprofits were on the list that previously received a grant from the SIA Foundation. Those receiving the most votes were: Almost Home Humane Society, Camp Tecumseh YMCA, Food Finders Food Bank, Group Homes for Children, Habitat for Humanity of Lafayette, Humane Society of Clinton County, LTHC Homeless Services (formerly Lafayette Transitional Housing Center), Meals on Wheels Greater Lafayette, Mental Health America Wabash Valley Region, and Wolf Park.

In addition to the special anniversary recipients, the SIA Foundation awards grants twice annually to nonprofits seeking up to $15,000 in capital funding for arts and culture, health and welfare, or education projects. The newest recipients represent Allen, Cass, Delaware, Hendricks, Henry, Marion, Marshall, Monroe, Porter, Pulaski, Ripley, Tippecanoe, Wabash and Warren counties:

BCT Management (Monroe County) – $3,748
ADA-compliant signage

Community Transportation Network (Allen County) – $1,755.30
Child car seats

Eaton Indiana Police Department (Delaware County) – $5,000
Bulletproof tactical vests

Felix's Pantry (Cass County) – $15,000
Commercial refrigerator and freezer

Girl Scouts of Central Indiana (Tippecanoe County) – $4,500
Shelter roof

Greater Lafayette Career Academy (Tippecanoe County) – $14,515
Supplies for advanced manufacturing and welding lab, and student projects

Kingsway Community Care Center (Hendricks County) – $1,990
Handheld vital signs monitors

Lafayette Urban Ministry (Tippecanoe County) – $13,986
Bunk beds

The MAAC Foundation (Porter County) – $5,078.86
Training supplies for first responders

The Milk Bank (Marion County) – $3.941
Washer, dryer and linen

Natalie's Second Chance Dog Shelter (Tippecanoe County) – $15,000
Building repairs/updates and laptop computer

New Castle Community Schools (Henry County) – $1,111.44
Eye wash stations and foot stools

The REES Theatre (Marshall County) – $15,000
Live-stream video system

Southeastern Indiana YMCA (Ripley County) – $11,529.49
Commercial dishwasher

SUPER School (Marion County) – $2,000
Refrigerator and freezer

Mintonye Elementary School (Tippecanoe County) – $4,074.52
Maker Space equipment and supplies

Wabash County Historical Museum (Wabash County) – $12,000
Sensory-friendly equipment

Warren Co. Community Foundation – Youth Council (Warren County) – $8,661.55
Outdoor musical instruments for park

Wea Ridge Middle School (Tippecanoe County) – $2,164.65
Sensory room equipment

West Central High School (Pulaski County) – $7,153.07
Equipment for Medical Assistant program

Since its establishment in 1997, the SIA Foundation has awarded more than $2.7 million to fund nonprofit projects across Indiana. More information can be found at siafoundation.org.