Improving the health and wellness for the citizens of Kosciusko County is what drives the purpose and priorities of K21 Health Foundation. In making each and every decision, we ask ourselves how our mission will best be served. We have a dedicated board of 17 community leaders overseeing the endowment and grant decisions of this foundation along with a committed staff to drive the direction and actions by which we serve our county residents.

Over $20 million in funds for community investment and needs have been approved over the years of being part of Kosciusko County, and we've only just begun!  In fact, our single most significant investment in our community, the K21 Health Services Pavilion is not even included in that amount.  The Pavilion brings multiple non-profit organizations providing health-related services to one location.  This facility opened in 2009 and has had a greater impact on both the programs being offered and the residents that receive services than we could have ever imagined.

We look at grants as investments in our community with the hope that each approval will positively affect our neighbors.  As the foundation moves through its eleventh year, we are still in the middle of unprecedented economic turmoil for our generation.  Through this turmoil we will stay committed to making a difference in assisting the many wonderful not-for-profit organizations and new ideas, to further our mission of improving health and wellness in Kosciusko County.

Sincerely,

George W. Gilbert         

K21 Board Chairman