Listen in this week as we hear from our new Paulding County Clerk of Courts elect Sarah Harpel. Sarah shares…
Continue Reading →Pictured during the announcement inside the dining hall were Marc Kogan, Scout Executive; Jim Rensi, a member of the DAF…
Continue Reading →Pictured left to right: Katie Groff, Vice President, Board of Directors, Defiance Area YMCA; Stephanie Wahl, AVP, Commercial. Portfolio Manager,…
Continue Reading →The grant was presented by Laurie McCann, Chair of the Defiance Area Foundation Marketing Committee, to Jasmine Conley, Director of…
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On December 8, Pastor Dwayne Richardson delivered a heartfelt sermon titled “Advent – Peace in Jesus’ Name,” focusing on the profound gift of peace that comes through Christ. Drawing from Luke 2:25-38, Pastor Richardson reflected on the story of Simeon, a devout man who held the infant Jesus and declared he could now “depart in…
The Black Swamp Area Council of Boy Scouts has received a generous $25,000 grant from the Defiance Area Foundation (DAF) as part of its fall grant cycle. This funding was instrumental in completing the construction of the Keith Hubbard Dining Hall, a new facility that will benefit scouting programs and events in the community. The…
Premier Bank recently donated a check for $10,000 to the Defiance Area YMCA. The funds were used to sponsor the annual Festival of Trees fundraising event. “The purpose of The Festival of Trees is to encourage, support and improve healthy living habits, among our members and throughout the community, ” explained Ed Thomas, Interim CEO,…
The Defiance Area Foundation has granted $2,000 to Operation Clean Duds during its fall grant cycle in October. The funding will be used to purchase essential supplies and materials to support the program’s laundromat services, which aim to assist community members in need. The funds will help ensure the program continues to provide vital services…
Paulding County Sheriff Jason K. Landers held the annual awards banquet this week with two promotions and one significant retirement. Deputy Robert C. Miller will be retiring his commission as a Special Deputy with the office the end of this year. He began his law enforcement career in 1964 when he started with the Ohio…
The Keith Hubbard Family Fund, a donor-advised fund under the Defiance Area Foundation, has generously donated $1,000 to support Christmas For Kids. The donation was made in memory of the late Keith Hubbard, honoring his legacy of generosity and community service. The Defiance Area Foundation continues to facilitate meaningful contributions through donor-advised funds, fostering community…
