Small Towns, Big Vision: Inside the Community Amenities Program

Imagine transforming every corner of Kosciusko County with new trails, playgrounds, community centers, and public spaces where neighbors connect. That's the vision behind the Community Amenities Program (CAP), a groundbreaking $5 million initiative now available to municipalities and nonprofits across the county.Rich Haddad, President of K21 Health Foundation, and Amy Roe, Kosciusko County Community Coordinator, join us to unpack how CAP will work and who can benefit. This funding—part of the larger $30 million Orthopedic Industry Retention Initiative (OIRI)—specifically targets quality of place improvements in communities throughout the county, not just Warsaw-Winona Lake.Looking ahead, success will be measured not just by completed projects, but by empowered local officials and citizens who feel confident to dream bigger and take action. This initiative builds upon previous community development work, creating momentum that could transform these communities over the next decade when combined with infrastructure, housing, and economic development initiatives already underway.Ready to get involved? Visit allinkosciusko.com and check out the Community Amenities section to start your application process. Whether you're a town official, nonprofit leader, or passionate citizen with a vision, this is your opportunity to help create the community spaces that will shape our county's future.AllInKosciusko.com