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foundation

Overview

Sierra's Fund

Overview: An endowment fund established to provide adoption assistance to Whitley County residents navigating the adoption process to build their families.

Geographic Scope: Whitley County, Indiana residents

Eligibility:

  • Whitley County residents

  • Exploring both domestic and international adoption
  • Types of Assistance Covered:

  • Home study costs

  • Placement fees

  • Post-placement supervision fees

  • Travel-related expenses

  • Other adoption-related costs
  • Background:
    Established by Matt and Hallie Grant in honor of their adopted daughter Sierra. The Grants recognized that the adoption process, while emotionally rewarding, is financially challenging. The fund was created to help local families overcome financial barriers to adoption and experience the joy of building their families through adoption.

    Contact Information:

  • Brooks Walker, Community Foundation of Whitley County

  • Phone: 260-244-5224

  • Email: brookswccf@gmail.com

  • Address: 1171 E Woods Way, Columbia City, IN 46725
  • Fund Status: Open to receive new distributions and gifts to strengthen the endowment.

    How to Apply

    Inquiry and Application Process

    1. Contact Brooks Walker at Community Foundation of Whitley County
    2. Phone: 260-244-5224
    3. Email: brookswccf@gmail.com
    4. Request information on fund availability and application process

    Eligible Uses

    Distributions can offset costs for:

  • Home study costs

  • Placement fees

  • Post-placement supervision fees

  • Travel-related expenses

  • Other adoption-related expenses
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    single-momsfamily-serviceshardship

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