INDIANAPOLIS — WTHR-TV, along with the TEGNA Foundation, awarded 12 central Indiana nonprofit organizations with grants totaling $55,000.
A majority of these community grants support housing and hunger insecurity, providing vital resources for families experiencing homelessness in underserved communities.
"WTHR strives to be a leader in our local community, and we are honored to be able to serve our fellow Hoosiers," WTHR-TV President and General Manager Michael Brouder said.
Here are the organizations that received grants:
- Purple Ribbon Minority Women’s Organization
- Meals on Wheels
- Indiana Center for Prevention of Youth Abuse and Suicide
- Riley Children's Foundation
- Seeds of Caring
- Brooke's Place
- Prevail Inc
- Community Kitchen of Monroe County
- St. Mary's Early Childhood Center
- Teachers' Treasures
- Hope Center Indy
- Chef Borel's Meals
“WTHR leads with a servant heart, and we are committed to making a lasting impact in our underserved communities,” WTHR-TV Director of Marketing Christine Warren said.
The TEGNA Foundation Community Grants program addresses community needs in areas served by broadcast media company TEGNA, which owns WTHR-TV.
WTHR, TEGNA Foundation award $55,000 worth of community grants to local nonprofits