JCCF Awards 13 Organizations with Youth Serving Programs Grants
Published: May 29, 2025 by Johnson County Community Foundation
The Johnson County Community Foundation (JCCF) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Youth Serving Programs grant cycle. This year, JCCF is awarding more than $92,000 in funding to 13 local organizations committed to enhancing the lives of youth in Johnson County.
The grants support a wide range of impactful initiatives—from mentorship and mental health services to leadership development, education, and basic needs support. These programs will serve hundreds of young people across the county, helping to build a stronger, healthier, and more resilient next generation.
2025 Youth Serving Programs Grant Recipients Include:
- Advocates for Education, Inc. – Justice-Involved Youth Educational Outreach Program | $7,500
- Angelcare, Inc. – Residential Services for Homeless Pregnant Teens | $4,000
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana – Group Mentoring in Johnson County | $2,080
- Boys & Girls Club of Johnson County – Program Enhancements | $8,440
- Camptown – Trailblazers Youth Outdoor Program | $2,000
- Dotted Line Divas (Indy Hygiene Hub) – Hygiene Kits & Period Packs for Schools | $5,000
- Firefly Children & Family Alliance – Family Visitation Room Renovation | $4,000
- Haven for Healing – Healing Through Horses Equine Therapy | $10,000
- Indiana State Climate Office at Purdue – Mesonet Monitoring Station in Johnson County | $26,000
- KIC-IT – Foundations First Fund for Youth in Crisis | $10,000
- Leadership Johnson County – Bold Academy: Middle School Leadership Camp | $4,570
- Resources of Hope – Birthday Blessings for Foster Youth | $4,400
- St. Rose of Lima Catholic School – New Playground Project | $5,000
“We are honored to partner with these outstanding organizations who are doing the essential work of uplifting and empowering youth in our community,” said Kim Kasting, President & CEO of JCCF. “These grants reflect our commitment to investing in a brighter future for Johnson County’s young people.”
