WABASH COUNTY, Ind. – Earmarking $10,000 from the 2017 Annual Campaign, Wabash County United Fund (UF) will once again offer a funding partnership with the Wabash Cannonball Chili for Charity (CFC) for the 8th consecutive year.
“Chili for Charity generously assists with meeting funding gaps throughout the county,” stated Steve Johnson, executive director for UF. “Partnering together to generate greater impact is how communities create lasting change. “
A multitude of applications were submitted to the Chili for Charity Committee for consideration for funding from the annual cook-off scheduled for October 21 at Paradise Spring Historical Park.
“Distributing the proceeds that are raised by the generous sponsors and attendees of the cook-off is the most rewarding aspect of the event,” said Marc Shelley, one of the founding committee members.
Charities that have been selected to benefit from this year’s fund raiser are FAME (Foundation for Art & Music in Education) Blessings in a Backpack, F.I.S.H. of Wabash County, Family Services Society-Hands of Hope, Manchester Recreation Association, S.H.A.R.E. Little Free Pantry, Wabash County Cancer Society, Wabash County Christmas Spirit, Wabash County YMCA, Honeywell Foundation Educational Outreach, Learn More Center, Wabash County Crime Stoppers, North Manchester Historical Society, Wabash All Inclusive Playground, and Wabash County 4-H Fair Association, Inc.
Wabash Cannonball Chili for Charity is pleased to partner with United Fund again. “Leveraging local dollars to reinvest in our community is a great by-product of the cook-off,” shared Todd Titus, president for the organization. “When we work together, that is always a good thing.”
Funding is reserved for non-profit organizations serving Wabash County. United Fund focuses on three main funding initiatives: Income/Financial Stability, Health/Healthy Living and Education.