"The Warren County Foundation's generous grant to the Abilities First Summer Camp has helped make it possible to expand our summer program in 2025 from 42 spots to 150 spots! Thanks to this support, we have been able to prepare three kid-themed, month-long day camps designed with young children with autism and other differing abilities in mind. Not only does this allow us to provide more fun, engaging activities and lessons for the children in our Autism Learning Center, but the Summer Camp also provides critical resources and respite for parents and caregivers while also offering essential continuity of services for the kids." 



- Rachel Sheets, Director of Development & Communication, Abilities First 

2025 Community Service Award Recipients

George R. Henkle Lifetime Achievement:

Jonathan Sams, Attorney, Sams Fischer, LLC

Emerging Leader:

Craig Shufelt, Director, Salem Township Public Library

Outstanding Organization:

Fort Ancient Earthworks, Oregonia

Emerging Organization:

Farm on Central, Carlisle

Outstanding Large Business:

The Lindner Center of Hope, Mason

Outstanding Small Business:

LM&M Railroad, Lebanon