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Dear Editor,
This is the season of giving, and I have a wonderful story I would love share with your readers.
The coronavirus pandemic has hurt a lot of people in so many ways causing physical, emotional and financial harm. While there are some resources to help support those most impacted by the pandemic, I have found that students are among several groups where resources and support are lacking.
As a result, over the course of several months, I have partnered with the Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF) and Meticulous Design + Architecture to establish a support fund for Ball State students of color to help subsidize costs for books, tuition, rent, food and other living expenses during this pandemic.
Mark LaBarr, Fishers resident and Community Relations Manager for Duke Energy, has given our CICF support fund with a $1,000 donation! During this season of giving, I would love to publicly express our gratitude for Mark and Duke Energy’s generosity. Mark contributes so much to Hamilton County and it would be fitting to share that his generosity continues during this pandemic.
Lisa Sobek
Noblesville