Ivy Tech Community College Fort Wayne and Warsaw has received $16,821 to support students and programs from Circle of Ivy, the Ivy Tech Foundation’s women’s philanthropy group. The funds were distributed to support $6,500 in requested projects.

“Our students continue to receive significant benefits thanks to the support of Circle of Ivy,” says Dr. Kim Barnett-Johnson, Chancellor of Ivy Tech Fort Wayne/Warsaw. “Because of the group’s generosity, we’re able to offer study abroad opportunities, access to emergency aid, and free holiday meals. Resources like these give our students experiences and aid that they may not have gotten otherwise.”

This year, Ivy Tech Fort Wayne is funding four projects:

  • Transportation Resources (Bus Passes) | $1,000
  • Dominican Republic Service Project | $1,000
  • EMT and Paramedic Fees | $1,000
  • Aspiring Educators Club Support | $800

Ivy Tech Warsaw is supporting two projects:

  • Mental Health and Wellness | $2,000
  • Thanksgiving Dinner in a Box | $1,000

Founded in 2015, Circle of Ivy focuses on the needs of students attending Ivy Tech Community College, Indiana’s largest postsecondary institution and workforce engine. Circle of Ivy builds opportunities and diminishes barriers to higher education by raising funds to help with emergency needs as well as sending students abroad for educational opportunities, providing instructional support with classroom technology, textbooks and other critical programs.  

Each campus voted on submitted proposals. To find a list of the projects being funded, visit the Circle of Ivy web page. 

To learn more about Circle of Ivy visit ivytech.edu/circleofivy. 

About Ivy Tech Community College

Ivy Tech Community College is Indiana's largest public postsecondary institution and the nation's largest singly accredited statewide community college system, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Ivy Tech has campuses throughout Indiana and also serves thousands of students annually online. It serves as the state's engine of workforce development, offering associate degrees, long- and short-term certificate programs, industry certifications, and training that aligns with the needs of the community. The College provides a seamless transfer to other colleges and universities in Indiana, as well as out of state, for a more affordable route to a bachelor's degree.