BLACK SWAMP NATURE CENTER

Black Swamp Conservatory was awarded $1,000 to continue their work on the watershed to the Maumee River in Paulding County (Forders Bridge).

FRIENDS OF THE PAULDING COUNTY PARKS

Friends of the Paulding County Parks were awarded $1,200 to purchase playground equipment for New Rochester Park.

GROVER HILL FIRE & EMS

Recently awarded $5,000 from the Paulding County Area Foundation to assist with the purchase of a Genesis S49-SLE rescue spreader which many people identify as the “Jaws of Life”.

HOLLY BEACH SPLASH PAD

Holly Beach Splash Pad was awarded $5,000 to aid their efforts in creating a sustainable, eco-friendly Splash Pad for children of all ages, adults, and individuals with physical and developmental disabilities.

PAULDING JB ANTWERP RADIO DBA MY 102.7

Awarded $8,772 to equip the studio for live broadcasting. This also helped create the ability for emergency announcements and alerts to be made to the community.

OAKWOOD LIBRARY ASSOCIATION

Oakwood Library Association was recently awarded for the replacement of the carpet in the library’s community room. This room is utilized for various library activities, as well as being available to the community for use.

PAULDING COUNTY OPPORTUNITY CENTER

Paulding County Opportunity Center received $1,000 to support the GOAL program which encourages all students to reach their highest potential and become actively engaged and productive members of their community.

PAULDING SOCCER CLUB

Awarded $2,500 to purchase goals, nets, painting equipment and trash cans for the soccer complex at the Leila Jeffery McGuire Park.

UNITED WAY OF PAULDING COUNTY

United Way of Paulding County was awarded $7,500 to help support the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. This program provides a free book each month to children enrolled in the program who live in Paulding County.