THE FOLLOWING RELEASES ARE FROM THE ATTICA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Attica Community Foundation Supports Youth Football
The Attica Community Foundation is pleased to award a $3,605 grant to the Attica Youth Football League for equipment needs such as helmets, shoulder pads and pants for players in the K – 6th grade. According to information provided by the football league, “We have grown the interest and participation of players starting at the K-2 level for the last 3 years with flag football. In 2020 the number of players was 15, it grew to 21 in 2021, and then 28 this last year. We look to continue to play flag football at the introductory level and have been exploring joining a league closer to Attica for the 3rd – 6th grade levels. Once these equipment needs are purchased, we hope to be able to maintain and replace them through regular fundraising events during the season.” Kim Eaton, Director of Community Engagement at the Foundation says, “Equipment purchased through this grant will be used for many years to come by many players. Thirty-five (35) players will be affected year one with hopes that this number continues to grow. It’s our pleasure to award this grant.”
Attica Community Foundation is a not-for-profit public charity established in 1989 to serve donors, award grants and scholarships, and provide leadership to improve all of Attica, Indiana.
Above Picture Left to right: Kim Eaton, Director of Community Engagement – Western Indiana Community Foundation; Cindy Mason, Board Member – Attica Community Foundation; David Jensen, Board Member – Attica Youth Football League & Principal, Attica Jr/Sr High School; Terry Allen, Board – Attica Youth Football League & Head Football Coach – Attica Jr/Sr High School
Attica Community Foundation Provides Funding for Puppet Show
The Attica Public Library, Children’s Department, was the recent recipient of a $715 grant from the Attica Community Foundation to support the May 30 – 1:00pm performance of “When You Wish Upon a Fish” by the Madcap Puppet Theatre. The show is FREE. Established in 1981 Madcap Productions Puppet Theatre was founded in Cincinnati by the late Jerry Handorf and Beth Kattelman. Since the beginning, they have been firmly rooted in the art of professional puppet theatre, children’s literature, and world cultures. Kim Eaton, Director of Community Engagement at the Foundation says, “Various groups throughout Fountain County love the work of the Madcap Theatre. We always try to do our part to support their creative and artist performances in our area.”
Madcap quickly built a repertoire of comic-absurd and original fairytale performances, touring up to six ensembles concurrently to schools, community centers, art museums and libraries. Classic stories such as The Three Little Pigs, Little Red Riding Hood and others were adapted for Madcap’s giant puppets and expressive hand-in-mouth characters.
Attica Community Foundation is a not-for-profit public charity established in 1989 to serve donors, award grants and scholarships, and provide leadership to improve all of Attica, Indiana.
Above Picture Left to right: Kim Eaton, Director of Community Engagement – Western Indiana Community Foundation; Katie Cropper, Children’s Librarian – Attica Public Library
