The Defiance Area Foundation is thrilled to announce that Defiance Elks Lodge #147 has stepped up as the Bar Sponsor for the inaugural Defiance Area Foundation Gala, scheduled for October 4, 2025. This sponsorship plays a crucial role in making the gala a reality, helping to support the foundation’s ongoing efforts in strengthening and enriching…
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 Keith Hubbard Family Fund, under the DAF umbrella, has generously donated $1,250 to the Defiance Area YMCA. This gift will be used for the Keith Hubbard Business Luncheon which is part of the Festival of Trees. Pictured above with the check donation are (l-r) Katie Groff – VP of YMCA board and Tom Hubbard.
The Defiance Area Foundation (DAF) granted $7,500 to Defiance Development and Visitors Bureau (DDVB) from the Defiance City Capital Projects, Offerle Family and Wertz Family funds under the DAF umbrella. This grant will be used for the continuation of the Facade Enhancement Program in downtown Defiance. Pictured representing the grant are (L to R) Katie…
Clothes For Kids – Defiance Area Foundation received a generous $2,000 donation from the Fort Defiance VFW 3360 Auxiliary. Congratulations Clothes for Kids! This money will be used to purchase more clothing and shoes for students in our county who are in need this winter. Pictured with the grant are (L to R) Summer Taylor –…
Congratulations Clothes For Kids – Defiance Area Foundation for receiving a $1,000 grant from the Keith Hubbard Family Fund. Clothes for Kids has begun and if you are interested in becoming a shopper, please email deficlothesforkids@gmail.com. To join in supporting the kids monetarily, please visit the Clothes for Kids Facebook page for the PayPal link…
The fourth grant given by the Defiance Moose Lodge #2094 for July was to St. Mary Catholic Church. This $1,000 grant will be used for the upcoming Arabella Street Festival taking place on September 7th and 8th. Saturday, September 7th from 5:00-10:00 p.m., will be open for all ages to come and enjoy the band…
