About Us

 

Organizational information:

 

• The Training Center was formed in 2010.  It is recognized by the IRS as not for profit 501c3 organization.  Donations are tax deductible.

 

• Training Center program is offered free of charge to families with students in Kindergarten-8th grade attending Marion Community Schools, Lakeview Christian School, and St Paul Catholic School.

 

• Funding comes through IDOE's 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant and local individuals, businesses, churches and organizations believing in our mission. The Training Center is a proud recipient of grants from the United Way of Grant County, American Woodmark, and the Fairmount Round Robins to assist with special projects for our families such as food, clothing, shoes, and transportation.

 

• New Life Community Church provides the use of their education wing/facilities nominal fee to the Training Center along with additional financial support.

 

• The Board of Directors for the Training Center is comprised of community leaders whose professional backgrounds include education, marketing, and business.

 

• Member of the Great Grant County (aka Marion/Grant County Chamber of Commerce)