Napoleon, In. — In a very unique fashion, the Ripley County Community Foundation awarded three grants to agencies that work to improve the lives of families and children in the county. Phi Beta Psi XI Chapter received a $1,500 grant, Samaritan’s Hope Chest was awarded a $1,000 grant and the Batesville Memorial Public Library receives a $500 grant.
Executive director Amy Streator says attendees at the “Queen of Hearts” luncheon at the St. Maurice Hall in Napoleon decided which organizations got the grants.
Allowing participants make funding decisions allows donors to be closer to the ward process.
