News & Events

Valentines Day Project a big success!
March 2008

On February 14, 2008 the ninth annual "Give Your Heart to Your Community" Valentines Day project was held.  The Fulton County Community Foundation, along with WROI Radio, sponsors the event that is designed to raise awareness of the Community Foundation while raising funds for any of the various funds within the Community Foundation.

The project is not only a fundraiser for the Community Foundation, it also allows donors to send their special some one a unique Valentines Day gift.  This year, the gifts ranged from having a song dedicated on WROI to having a singing telegram and long stem rose personally delivered to their valentine. 

Throughout the day, groups delivered 65 singing telegrams and 78 dedications were played on WROI.  Almost 50 singers and musicians helped to deliver the singing telegrams county wide.  WROI owners Tom and Sue Bair graciously donated four hours of air time for dedications to be played.  Guest DJ Don Groenleer joined Tom on the air to entertain listeners and send out valentines wishes. 

Over $12,000 was raised through the project this year.  This money was designated for specific funds or was given to be used in the Fulton County Operating Endowment as requested by the donors.  A portion of these contributions were made by First Federal Savings Bank, Pike Lumber Company and Rochester Telephone Company as part of a matching program to help raise operating funds. 

"Without individuals generosity, both financially and of time and effort, the project would not have been possible," commented Associate Director Brian Johnson.  "I would like to thank everyone involved in making this project such a success and for making Fulton County a better place to live."

All of the funds raise will be used to make a difference in Fulton County.   

Fulton County Community Foundation has
New Associate Director and New Location!
October 2007

Brian Johnson has been hired as the new associate director of the Fulton County Community Foundation. The Rochester resident is happy about his new job.

"I am very excited to have the opportunity to be involved in my community and have the chance to make a difference in Fulton County and the lives of its people," Johnson said.

Before joining the Community Foundation, Johnson was the Cylinder Head Department Supervisor at Gaerte Engines.

"Brian's extensive experience in customer service will be a great asset as he works with donors in helping them fulfill their charitable dreams," Terri Johnson, Executive Director of the Northern Indiana Community Foundation, Inc. remarked.

Brian Johnson is joining the Community Foundation at a time of transition, as the office is being relocated to 715 Main St. The new location will provide more room for the Northern Indiana Community Foundation, Inc. offices in addition to the Fulton County office.

One asset to the new location is its conference room, which will allow the Community Foundation to conduct its meetings on site, as well as providing a location for other community groups to meet. Plus, the new office affords more privacy, which will be helpful when working with donors.

While the Community Foundation is undergoing some logistical changes, one thing remains the same…it will continue to help caring people turn their charitable passions into visions for a better tomorrow for Fulton County.

"I have been greatly impressed by what has been accomplished by the Fulton County Community Foundation in such a short period of time," Brian Johnson remarked. "In comparing Fulton County to other similar sized counties, it is very impressive what the community and the foundation have been able to do. I think this is largely because of the people who have been involved and the community's generosity. I look forward to seeing what we can accomplish together over the years ahead."

If you would like to contact the Community Foundation, you may call them at 574-224-3223, or send an e-mail at fulton@nicf.org.