COLUMBUS, Ind. – The Salvation Army announced Wednesday the establishment of a new Bartholomew County Hometown Endowment Fund that will support the organization’s local programs and services for years to come. The fund has been made possible thanks to a generous gift from an anonymous couple in Columbus.
Earlier this year, The Salvation Army Indiana Division distributed brochures to inform supporters across the state of existing Hometown Endowment Funds in almost a dozen communities. These perpetual gifts can be designated for a specific Salvation Army location or program. The brochure’s title, “Be a Hometown Hero,” caught the eyes of the anonymous couple, who are long-time donors to The Salvation Army.
Upon discovering that their local Salvation Army programs did not have a Hometown Endowment Fund, the couple decided to make their contribution. They are thrilled to have had the chance to leave a long-lasting legacy in their community and plan to continue to grow the fund by giving annually.
Captain Amy Tompkins, who oversees The Salvation Army in Columbus, said, “This Hometown Endowment Fund will provide major upgrades to our existing services.”
To make a contribution to the Bartholomew County Hometown Endowment Fund, go here.