Carey Services Receives $10,000 Grant from Community Foundation of Grant County to Support Next Generation Campus
Marion, IN – July 21, 2026 - Carey Services is pleased to announce it has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Grant County through its 2026 Give to Grant Cycle. This funding will support Phase 1 of the Next Generation Campus, a renovation project designed to expand meaningful opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The grant leverages additional project funding by meeting a required match, effectively doubling the impact of the Community Foundation of Grant County’s investment.
The grant will contribute to the renovation of program space at Carey Services’ Marion campus, transforming outdated areas into modern, purpose‑built environments that support skill development, independence, and community engagement. Once complete, the project will enhance day programming, career training, and life skills development opportunities for individuals served.
“We are grateful to the Community Foundation of Grant County for this investment in our mission and in the future of our community,” said Jim Allbaugh, President/CEO of Carey Services. “This support helps us create an environment where individuals with disabilities can build skills, pursue independence, and participate more fully in community life.”
The Next Generation Campus Phase 1 is part of a broader vision to align Carey Services’ facilities with best practices in inclusive design and person‑centered services. The total project represents a significant investment in Grant County, supported by a combination of philanthropic and organizational funding. Additional support by the United Way of Grant County and WindSwell Foundation is helping to move the estimated $1.7 million project forward, with fundraising efforts continuing to support remaining project needs.
“This investment strengthens opportunities for individuals with disabilities while helping build a more inclusive and thriving Grant County,” said Kelly Scher, Vice-President of Advancement. “We are grateful to partner with the Community Foundation of Grant County in advancing meaningful, long-term impact.”
Construction will begin this month, with completion expected in 2027.
For more information about Carey Services or the Next Generation Campus, please visit www.careyservices.com or contact Kelly Scher at 765-668-8961 extension 124 or email kelly.scher@careyservices.com.
About Carey Services: Carey Services is an internationally accredited premier local provider of home and community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and children and families in early childhood education services. Carey Services is a community-based, positive-difference-making agency providing an array of services to people with disabilities and other low-income individuals and families.
Carey Services provides supports and services that are determined through person-centered planning, where individuals and their families direct the planning and allocation of resources to meet their individual life goals. Call (765) 668-8961 or visit www.careyservices.com for more information to seek services or employment opportunities, or to donate. Individuals can also visit the Carey Services Facebook page www.facebook.com/Careyservices.
