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PULSE of Noble County (Philanthropists Utilizing Lifelong Service Education)

Contact Information:
Dave Knopp
1599 Lincolnway South
Ligonier, IN 46767
phone: (260) 894-3335
email: nccf@ligtel.com
website: www.NobleCounty.org

Program Description:
PULSE is made up of 15 students, one from each grade 8-12 from each of the three schools in Noble County. We meet monthly to discuss grants and service projects. Recently PULSE has begun an annual Senior Citizen Prom. Elderly citizens from the community were invited to eat, dance, and have fun for a night. Other projects PULSE is involved in include a Littlest Philanthropists program, Taste of Noble County, 4-H Co-sponsor of the day, and a new project known as "Spontaneous Servitude."

Program Components:
Leadership Development
Community Service
Civic Engagement
Develops youth and adult partnerships
Fundraising events and activities
Service Learning
Philanthropy education/training
Grantmaking
Encourages personal giving
   Annually gives funds for community needs


Community Partner Organizations:

Noble County Community Foundation
Dekko Foundation
West, Central, and East Noble School Corporations

Number of youth involved in the youth philanthropy programs:
15

Number of adults involved in the youth philanthropy programs:
5

If applicable, approximate amount of funds raised annually?
$18,000

If applicable, how are the funds raised each year?
Funds are raised through a grant from the Dekko Foundation for operation, as well as donations from the community and from PULSE members towards PULSE's endowment.

If applicable, how have youth been involved with fundraising?
Primarily through presentations to community groups.

If applicable, total dollar amount of funds awarded to the community on an annual basis:
$15,000

If applicable, total dollar amount of endowment:
$5,000

Updated - 5/07

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