Warsaw Dive Team Receives Grants From Local Foundations
January 8, 2024 at 5:05 p.m.
The Warsaw Dive Team, consisting of divers from the Warsaw Police Department, the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department and the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory, received grants in 2023 totaling $91,566 from K21 Health Foundation (K21) and Kosciusko County Community Foundation (KCCF) to support upgraded technology and replace faulty equipment.
These improvements have helped the team to become more efficient during water-related emergencies in Kosciusko County, according to a news release from the Community Foundation. Funding was provided by K21 ($51,580), the Kosciusko Civil Services Fund held at KCCF ($35,000) and KREMC Operation Round Up ($4,986).
“These grants have improved the safety of our divers immensely while they are underwater by allowing them to spend more time and energy on the task at hand,” said RJ Nethaway, detective sergeant at the Warsaw Police Department.
Nethaway shared that, before these grants, many pieces of gear being worn by the divers were malfunctioning while the divers were underwater. The new equipment provides the divers with the ability to respond quicker during critical times, clear out potential underwater hazards in public beaches, illuminate areas while underwater and increase diver safety.
The Warsaw Dive Team responded to seven water-related emergencies between February and October 2023 in Kosciusko County. In addition, the team provided more than 11 training sessions utilizing the new gear.
“We are so thankful for the support within our community that made these grants possible,” Nethaway said.
Kosciusko County Community Foundation Inc. is a public charity whose mission is to bring caring people and charitable endeavors together to inspire generosity and strengthen communities. The Community Foundation grants about $3 million annually in the areas of education, health, arts and culture, recreation, civic projects, environment and human services. Gifts made to the Community Foundation are tax-deductible. For more information, visit www.KCFoundation.org, call 574-267-1901 or visit 102 E. Market Street, Warsaw.
The K21 Health Foundation focuses on improving health and wellness for residents of Kosciusko County. They accomplish this through investments and grants to community organizations and projects that advance healthy living.
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The Warsaw Dive Team, consisting of divers from the Warsaw Police Department, the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department and the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory, received grants in 2023 totaling $91,566 from K21 Health Foundation (K21) and Kosciusko County Community Foundation (KCCF) to support upgraded technology and replace faulty equipment.
These improvements have helped the team to become more efficient during water-related emergencies in Kosciusko County, according to a news release from the Community Foundation. Funding was provided by K21 ($51,580), the Kosciusko Civil Services Fund held at KCCF ($35,000) and KREMC Operation Round Up ($4,986).
“These grants have improved the safety of our divers immensely while they are underwater by allowing them to spend more time and energy on the task at hand,” said RJ Nethaway, detective sergeant at the Warsaw Police Department.
Nethaway shared that, before these grants, many pieces of gear being worn by the divers were malfunctioning while the divers were underwater. The new equipment provides the divers with the ability to respond quicker during critical times, clear out potential underwater hazards in public beaches, illuminate areas while underwater and increase diver safety.
The Warsaw Dive Team responded to seven water-related emergencies between February and October 2023 in Kosciusko County. In addition, the team provided more than 11 training sessions utilizing the new gear.
“We are so thankful for the support within our community that made these grants possible,” Nethaway said.
Kosciusko County Community Foundation Inc. is a public charity whose mission is to bring caring people and charitable endeavors together to inspire generosity and strengthen communities. The Community Foundation grants about $3 million annually in the areas of education, health, arts and culture, recreation, civic projects, environment and human services. Gifts made to the Community Foundation are tax-deductible. For more information, visit www.KCFoundation.org, call 574-267-1901 or visit 102 E. Market Street, Warsaw.
The K21 Health Foundation focuses on improving health and wellness for residents of Kosciusko County. They accomplish this through investments and grants to community organizations and projects that advance healthy living.