Foundation Looking For Residents Who Have 'Hearts Of Gold'

Kosciusko County Community Foundation Inc. is seeking nominations for areas residents who have "Hearts of Gold."

Heart of Gold recipients are everyday citizens who commit extraordinary acts of service for others. People exhibiting a Heart of Gold may have:

• Identified and filled a need

• Worked to create a positive change

• Inspired others to volunteer

• Performed an exceptional act of kindness

• Recognized an opportunity and acted on it

• Shared time and energy for the sake of others

• Overcome unusual challenges to serve others, or

• Rendered a service that changed a life.

Any person, regardless of age, who enhances the quality of life of someone else or the community, is eligible to be nominated.

Award recipients will be recognized at an evening reception at the Center Lake Pavilion March 25. In addition, they will have the opportunity to award a grand in their name and honor to the nonprofit organization of their choice. Last year's Heart of Gold recipients recommended grants totaling $6,700.

Nomination forms are available at and will be accepted at the Foundation until Monday. Completed nomination forms can be sent to the Foundation at 102 E. Market St., Warsaw, IN 46580, c/o Heart of Gold Awards.

If you have any questions about the nomination process, call the Foundation at 267-1901.