Foundation gives to JA

Junior Achievement of Van Wert County received a grant from The Van Wert County Foundation in the amount of $2,000 to help provide programming to area students in Van Wert, Lincolnview and Crestview schools. This year, JA will reach more than 1,600 students in 76 classrooms in Van Wert County. Junior Achievement’s mission to provide economic education that will inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global market is made possible through community grants and donations. Pictured are (from the left) Kimberly Laudick, JA Board member; Larry Wendel, executive secretary of The Van Wert County Foundation; Ralph Shields, JA Board member; and Jessica Weiss, area coordinator for Junior Achievement of Van Wert. (Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)