Gibson County Animal Services recently received a $3,000 grant from the Gibson County Community Foundation through the Celebrating 30 Years of Supporting our Communities Grant Program. In celebration of Gibson County Community Foundation’s 30 th Anniversary, the Celebrating 30 Years of Supporting our Communities Grant Program allows advisory board members to recommend $3,000 grants to local nonprofit organizations. The Community Foundation’s most recent grant recommendation was made by advisory board member Tiffany Coomer. Established in 1996, Gibson County Animal Services (GCAS) works to address the issue of stray animal overpopulation within Gibson County, collaborating with law enforcement agencies across the county, partnering with various community organizations, and engaging residents. GCAS has implemented a range of programs and services designed to promote responsible pet ownership and animal welfare. These initiatives include educational presentations at local libraries, wellness clinics tailored for low-income individuals, seniors, and veterans, training sessions addressing animal abuse prevention, regular adoption events, spay/neuter assistance, foster programs, and educational outreach in public schools, among others. To learn more about GCAS, or to find a new FUREVER friend, visit the organization’s website at https://www.gcasonline.org/ . For more information about funding opportunities through the Gibson County Community Foundation, contact Amy Smith, Regional Director of Community Engagement and Impact, at 812.386.8082 or via email at asmith@communityfoundationalliance.org . Pictured (from right): Tiffany Coomer, Community Foundation Advisory Board Member, along with GCAS employees and youth volunteers.

Oakland City University recently received a $3,000 grant from the Gibson County Community Foundation through the Celebrating 30 Years of Supporting our Communities Grant Program. In celebration of Gibson County Community Foundation’s 30 th Anniversary, the Celebrating 30 Years of Supporting our Communities Grant Program allows advisory board members to recommend $3,000 grants to local nonprofit organizations. The Community Foundation’s most recent grant recommendation was made by advisory board member Amanda Dempsey. The OCU Campus Community Garden serves as a focal point for nature appreciation, preservation efforts, composting practices, and the promotion of pollinator habitats. Established in 2019, the Campus Community Garden serves as a hub for experiential learning, drawing participation from students, faculty, staff, and community members alike. The garden will soon introduce a new Beekeeping Club, providing opportunities for students and community members to engage in hands-on apicultural activities. As the garden continues to thrive and expand, there is a plan to provide fresh, organic produce to the East Gibson Food Pantry and make it accessible to the wider community, promoting food security and healthy eating habits. For more information about the OCU Campus Community Garden and how you can volunteer to assist with continued expansion of the garden, contact Amanda Dempsey, at gotmoxie67@gmail.com . For more information about funding opportunities through the Gibson County Community Foundation, contact Amy Smith, Regional Director of Community Engagement and Impact, at 812.386.8082 or via email at asmith@communityfoundationalliance.org . Pictured: Dr. Ron Dempsey, President, Oakland City University, along with community members, Southwest Indiana Master Gardners, and Oakland City University campus staff.