The St. Joseph County ISD has been awarded a William & Helen Doyle Fund grant to support the purchase of 525 books to use for QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) suicide prevention protocol training events. With the books, the ISD will be able to expand training to a broad range of community members at little or no cost to participants. Training has already occurred at Commission on Aging sites, Pivotal, St. Josph Couty Conservation Club, and the ISD. The ISD mental health team has also partnered with the Suicide Prevention Task Force of St. Joseph County, the LOSS team, and Pivotal. The training represents a meaningful effort to connect with and support members of our community who may be suffering in silence.

To learn more about the St. Joseph County ISD, visit sjcisd.org

Youth for Christ is developing a new outdoor basketball and pickleball court to enhance recreational opportunities for local youth. This grant from the William & Helen Doyle Fund will specifically support the purchase of an outdoor basketball hoop. This project is a collaborative effort, made possible through the support of volunteers, in-kind donations, and a matching grant from an additional funding source. Each year, YFC engages with hundreds of middle and high school students, and while the courts are designed primarily for their use, they will also be available for community use.

To learn more about Youth For Christ, visit yfccampuslife.com

The Sturgis Area Community Foundation is a $30M foundation committed to serving the charitable needs of our community and enriching the quality of life for all people in the Sturgis area. Through philanthropic services, strategic investments, and community leadership, the Sturgis Area Community Foundation helps people support the causes they care about now and for generations.

For more information on grants or donor services, email sacf@sturgisfoundation.org.