Following the first quarter of 2018, the Operation Round Up board of advisors is happy to report that several local organizations received funding for community projects around Steuben County. These grantees include:

• Salem Center Volunteer Fire Department for upgrading outdated equipment
• YMCA of Steuben County for the Safety Around the Water program
• 12 local festivals, fairs and events — Hamilton Days, the Pleasant Lake Days Festival, Prairie Heights Heritage Days, the Steuben County 4-H Fair, the Ashley-Hudson Festival, the 4th of July Celebration, the Downtown Cruise In, the Patriotic Pops Concert, Stroh Days, Fremont Music Fest, Orland Days, and Angola Balloons Aloft

We are happy to provide support and encouragement to these worthy individuals and organizations. Without the efforts of these willing volunteers and organizers, these communities would not thrive and grow as they have. Thank you for your continued work to provide for our local citizens.