During the Vigo County School Board meeting on Monday, the Vigo County Commissioners proudly presented a $150,000 check to the Vigo County School Corporation (VCSC) in support of their Project AWARE Mental Health Program.
West Central, IN – Thrive West Central's Homes For The Future Program is proud to announce the approval of three diverse housing projects this summer, which will develop 65 housing units across Vigo County, supported by $372,000 in ARPA funding.
New hotels at Seventh Street and Wabash Avenue came closer to fruition Wednesday when the Terre Haute Redevelopment Commission voted to authorize the solicitation of offers for property there.
The Vigo County Council approved the expenditure of American Rescue Plan Act funding for a variety of projects Tuesday, the largest being $1 million for Chances and Services for Youth.
Working together with the Vigo County Council, the Vigo County Commissioners were able to allocate $500,000 of ARPA funds to Rose-Hulman, aiding in other grant opportunities. This initial investment has led to a significant nearly $200 million project that combines engineering and surgical services.
The Vigo County Council voted Tuesday evening on all of the 29 measures that were presented at last Thursday's sunshine meeting. The Council approved all ARPA funding requests presented at the sunshine meeting.
One month into office, Mayor Brandon Sakbun has big plans for Terre Haute. The mayor unveiled nine projects that he said would bring the city into the future. The projects would spend the remaining ARPA dollars the city has left.
Vigo County Commissioners are giving two local colleges money from the American Rescue Plan fund. On Tuesday, commissioners approved a total of $1 million for two schools. Saint Mary of the Woods College will receive $500,000 for its equine studies program and Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology will receive $500,000 for its Rose-Hulman Ventures program.
An expansion project for Happiness Bag received its final approval Tuesday.
Thrive West Central is continuing to pave the way to the future of sustainable housing with its “Homes for the Future” program. This initiative focuses on producing quality, age-friendly homes throughout West Central Indiana, addressing the region's burgeoning demand for sustainable, future-ready housing.