Recently, Central Local Schools Fairview’s 8th grade baseball team joined forces with the Easter Bunny and Tommy Moose to help make our Defiance Community Easter Egg Hunt a huge success. The team unloaded bounce houses, set out 1,500 eggs, and distributed 150 bags of candy for the children who attended the Easter egg hunt. In…
Congratulations to Children’s Lantern for the $1000 grant awarded from the Defiance Moose Lodge #2094. This grant was received for the Children’s Lantern’s recent Luau Gala which brought in over $19,000! What tremendous support from the community! Pictured receiving the grant are (l-r) Tonya Briseno – Family Care Coordinator at Children’s Lantern; Stacy McCartney –…
Fort Defiance Humane Society (FDHS) was the recent recipient of $4,800 from The Defiance Area Foundation (DAF) to be used to purchase a back up generator for the shelter. Pictured (L to R) is Lisa Weaner – Executive Director of the FDHS, Drew Shindler – DAF Grants Committee and Board Member, and our furry friend…
Christmas for Kids was the recent recipient of a $1,000 grant from the Keith Hubbard Family Fund maintained through The Defiance Area Foundation. This donation, in memory of Keith Hubbard, will be used for children in need in Defiance and surrounding counties. Pictured is Steve Hubbard, along with the Christmas for Kids fund-raising team.
The Family Christian Center recently received a generous donation of $1,000 from the Keith Hubbard Family Fund through The Defiance Area Foundation. This donation, made in memory of Keith Hubbard, will be used to support Night to Shine to be held Friday, February 9, 2024. Night to Shine is a prom night experience, centered on…
The Defiance Area Foundation (DAF) recently awarded $5,000 to the Defiance Choral Society through the Defiance Community Cultural Council for the 50th Anniversary performance of Messiah. This event will be held Sunday, December 3rd at St. John’s United Church of Christ at 7:00 p.m. Pictured (L to R) discussing the event are Jim Williams –…
During this time of Thanksgiving, the Fairview Schools Committee would like to share an update on how the Fairview Schools Fund (FSF) has benefited students and the community. Established in 2013, the Fairview Schools fund has a balance of nearly $140,000, and has awarded $54,965 to support teacher mini-grants and scholarships during the past 10…
The Defiance Area Foundation recently received a generous donation of $1,500 for the Canines for Valor Fund. In partnership with the Defiance County Veterans Office, these funds will be used to assist veterans in need by helping them to secure therapy/service animals.For more information or to support the fund contact 419-782-3130.
The Defiance Area Foundation awarded an additional $5,000 grant to the Hicksville Community Fund to assist with the Hicksville splash pad project. This Hicksville Rotary Foundation will be making a $5,000 matching donation to support this initiative.
The Hicksville Rotary Foundation board members: Shannon Villena, Steve Eyers, Pat King, Larry Culler (Rotary Club President), and Kirk Collins; recently donated $10,000 towards the HCF Hicksville Splash Pad project. The Defiance Area Foundation recently donated $10,000 towards the planned village Splash Pad project. Picture is Jim Williams (DAF board of Trustees) and Kirk Collins…
