Emmaus receives $250,000 Anderson grant for remodeling
May 2—The Cass County Community Foundation announced Wednesday that a $250,000 grant, the very first from the Katy Anderson Props Fund, would go to the Emmaus Mission Shelter.
The funding will go toward extensive remodeling of Emmaus and new windows.
"At Emmaus, we strive to provide the best care and support to those who reach out to us for assistance," said Jason Mitchell, Emmaus executive director. "The gift made possible through the Kathryn Anderson Props Fund will allow us to make monumental improvements to our homeless shelter that will last for decades to come. We are deeply thankful for this amazing opportunity to enhance the lives of hundreds of unsheltered people who just need a place like ours to rest and rebuild. God bless you!"
Mike Anderson was a well-known businessman and philanthropist in Cass County and northern Indiana. He was always open to listening to the needs of the community and helping where he could, according to a press release from the CCCF. Between his business awards and accolades as a community partner, Anderson was recognized as the epitome of a community leader.
When he died on Sept. 1, 2019, Anderson left a legacy through the Cass County Community Foundation that will continue his philanthropy and improve lives through two funds established with his trust, the Daniel C. Anderson Donor Advised Fund and the Kathryn Anderson Props Donor Advised Fund.
"We are so humbled by Mike's generous gift and his desire to enable his children to continue to make a difference here in Cass County and northern Indiana," said Deanna Crispen, president and CEO of the CCCF. "These two funds will have the capacity over the next few years to make significant impact in our community."
