The Compound Returns as Culinary Sponsor for 2026 Defiance Area Foundation Gala
The Defiance Area Foundation (DAF) is pleased to announce that The Compound has returned as the Culinary Sponsor for the
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Koenig Speaks to Kiwanis
At its recent meeting, the Kiwanis Club welcomed Traci Koenig, Director of Paulding County LifeWise, as its guest speaker. Traci
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Defiance Area Foundation Grant Supports Growing St. John’s Food Pantry
The Defiance Area Foundation has awarded a $1,000 grant to the St. John’s Lutheran Food Pantry in Hicksville during its
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Caring & Sharing Food Panty Provides FREE Weekend Food to County Kids This Summer
Beginning June 6, the Caring & Sharing Food Pantry joined forces with Northwestern Ohio Community Action Commission (NOCAC) to provide
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Habitat for Humanity Celebrates Home Dedication in Van Wert
VAN WERT – Habitat for Humanity of Paulding-Van Wert held a dedication for their newest home in Van Wert on
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Defiance Area Foundation Awards $10,000 Grant to Ignite Academy for Mobile Welding Initiative
The Defiance Area Foundation (DAF) awarded a $10,000 grant to Ignite Academy during the 2026 Spring Grant Cycle through the
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Northwestern Ohio Community Action Commission, Retaining Employees, Winning Awards
Northwestern Ohio Community Action Commission (NOCAC) recently released their 2025 annual report. The report highlights both the people who work
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Friends of Independence Dam State Park Receives $5,000 Grant
Congratulations to the Friends of Independence Dam State Park for receiving a $5,000 grant during the Defiance Area Foundation (DAF)
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NSCC Named Bronze Sponsor for Defiance Area Foundation Gala
The Defiance Area Foundation is pleased to announce Northwest State Community College (NSCC) as a Bronze Sponsor for the 2026
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Paulding VFW Post Make Donation to Lily Creek Farms
Members of John Paulding VFW Post 587 recently visited Lily Creek Farms near Napoleon, Ohio to present a $5,000 donation
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Project 2030 Annual Meeting Highlights Community Partnership and Future Vision
The Defiance Area Foundation’s Project 2030 members gathered for their Annual Meeting at Iron Horse Brews in Sherwood, Ohio, for
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Museum’s Annual Meeting to Include ‘Zombie History’ Program
PAULDING – The Paulding County History Museum will hold its annual membership meeting and election of directors at 2:00 p.m.
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Leadership in Action Class Raises $26,500 for Senior Center Van Project
PAULDING, OH — The Paulding Area Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the graduation of the 2025–2026 Leadership in Action class
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