Miami County Community Foundation awards $2,400 Grant to Pipe Creek Township Volunteer Fire Department

  PERU, IN – The Miami County Community Foundation has awarded a $2,400 grant to the Pipe Creek Township Volunteer Fire Department to support its 2025 Fire Academy program.   The Fire Academy began on February 10 and included 11 dedicated volunteers from both the Pipe Creek Township Volunteer Fire Department and the Amboy Volunteer Fire Company. Over the course of the 101-day program, these individuals received training to become certified firefighters in the state of Indiana, meeting the standards of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001.   “This grant supports critical training for new firefighters, ensuring our community is protected by highly trained first responders,” said Cheryl Broyles, Miami County Community Foundation Director of Development.   Grants like this one are made possible through the Foundation’s Miami County Community Funds, which currently have a $2:$1 donation matching initiative. These funds are endowed, ensuring their enduring positive influence on Miami County for generations to come.   For more information about the Miami County Community Foundation and its grantmaking efforts, visit www.nicf.org.