Impact Stories

It started with a coat. When Kathleen Painter found one of her students without a coat, she tidied hers up with a new lining and hem and made sure that […]

 It’s inevitable. Sometimes life circumstances or career opportunities can take community members out of the county. When that happens, some find value in staying connected with the place they once […]

Donating and Doing Good: Donors Set Up Fund to Support Giving Back through the Elks Lodge By: Kathryn Perry Who? As a kid growing up in the Tri High area, […]

Did you know that there are more than 400 nonprofit organizations in Henry County? School groups, churches, food pantries, libraries, kids programs, and so much more. We have hundreds of […]

Born only 30 days apart at the hospital in New Castle, Mike and Patty Broyles grew up, graduated, and built a family in Henry County. While Patty worked at First […]

For the nursing program at the New Castle Career Center, having up-to-date equipment and industry-standard supplies is essential. The teachers value the hands-on experience for the students to help them […]

During a time when teaching positions were hard to find, Jane Cronk, decided to accept a job teaching English with the New Castle School Corporation. She didn’t know much about […]

Life can be isolating for parents who are raising children with differing and complicated needs. It’s vital to find connection and community. For Cindy Brooks, that connection can be found […]

Meet Our Donors! Who? Though her career has taken her outside of Henry County, Katie Lorton keeps family ties and giving opportunities in New Castle. A 2000 graduate of New […]

Choose Henry Grant Opens up New Opportunities for New Castle Main Street Have you enjoyed something delicious from a food truck at the plaza in downtown New Castle or purchased […]