Returning to her roots was something that Sullivan native Jennifer Wright Lincoln always knew she wanted to do. She also knew that she wanted to give back to the community that shaped her life and positioned her for success.
In …
Author: Alaina Burton
Andrew David Mann
Andrew David (David) Mann was born August 18, 1958, in Shelbyville to Andrew L. Mann & Ruby (Macy) Mann Edwards. He married Julie Lynn Price on July 14, 1979, and together they had three daughters: Stacey, Kimberly and Ashley.
He …
Community Foundation Awards more than $922,000 in Designated Grants
The Wabash Valley Community Foundation recently distributed grants totaling more than $922,000 to approximately 127 area nonprofit organizations in Clay, Sullivan and Vigo counties.
The grants are the annual distribution generated from endowment funds that donors have designated for specific …
Community Foundation to Restructure Vigo County Competitive Grants Process
On the heels of reaching over $100 million in assets, the Wabash Valley Community Foundation has announced plans to restructure its Vigo County competitive grants process.
“This is a significant part of celebrating our growth in assets,” explained Beth Tevlin, …
Community Foundation Receives $6.5 Million Leadership Grant
The Community Foundation has received a grant of $6.5 million from Lilly Endowment Inc. through the Community Leadership Implementation Grants component of the eighth phase of its Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow (GIFT VIII) initiative. This is one of 30 …
Sharon Adelman
Sharon Adelman lived in Terre Haute for most of her life and was active in the community.
She graduated from Wiley High School and attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison. After a distinguished career, she retired as an Area Manager from …
Community Foundation Distributes Over $300,000 at Fall Grant Awards
The Community Foundation recently distributed over $300,000 in grants to nonprofits in Vigo, Clay and Sullivan counties.
The generosity of individuals, families, and businesses establishing and/or donating to unrestricted community funds held by the Community Foundation makes funding for these …
Robert (Bob) R. Brown
Robert (Bob) R. Brown was born on Father’s Day, June 15, 1947, in Farmersburg, to Archie Brown and Mary Lou Gaskins Brown. Bob was a proud graduate of North Central High School’s class of 1965 and continued his education at …
Lynn S. Romas
Lynn S. Romas was born on July 11, 1950, in Brazil, the youngest son of Kenneth W. Romas and F. Rosalie (McKenzie) Romas. He attended Ashboro Elementary School and graduated from Brazil High School in 1968. In June of 1973, …
Donald McMahan
Donald Willis McMahan was born in Sullivan on June 10, 1939, to Walter and Maud Farrand McMahan. He was married on July 22, 1967, to Martha Jean Smith. Don was a graduate of the 1957 class at Sullivan High School. …
