The Harold L. and Dolores K. Brake Legacy Fund granted $125,000.00 to 3 organizations for use from September 2026 through August 2027. Each grant will support an amazing nonprofit servicing Franklin County through life-changing work. Join us as we honor the grantees at Celebrating Community Investment in Franklin County, an event on September 17.
Boy Scout Troop 370/Detrich-Brechbill St. Thomas American Legion Post #612 | $15,000
Grant funds will support Troop 370 as they raise money to attend a Sea Base. Sea Base is a 7 Day High Adventure Scouting program in the Florida Keys that gives the scouts an experience of learning essential skills such as water survival, fishing, boating, and self-empowerment.
Franklin County Library System | $35,000
Grant funds will support the Franklin County Library System as it seeks to replace the aging Book Buggy. The Book Buggy is a mobile library providing story times, books, and literacy resources to 650 children per month at childcare centers across the county, ensuring early learning access for all.
Franklin Fire Co. | $75,000
Grant funds will help to replace aging front-line engines exceeding NFPA service life, ensuring reliable fire suppression for Hamilton Township, Peters Township, and St. Thomas.
