As a lifetime investment for rural communities, Rural 1st® has committed $10,000 to Granted toward the building of Granted House of Hope in southern Indiana. The facility will further the nonprofit’s support for families of children with life-threatening or terminal illnesses within a 100-mile radius of Evansville.
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A Rural Lifeline
The new Granted campus expands services across Indiana. Because much of the service area is remote, the facility will act as a vital hub for families living far from urban medical centers. The campus plans to offer:
- Specialized care and a dedicated family resource center
- Financial and vocational assistance
- Support for accessibility and practical needs.
“The vast majority of the surrounding area is rural communities,” says Rural 1st Community Investment Manager Hannah Walker. “This campus will care for the rural communities Rural 1st supports.”
The Rural 1st Hallway
The investment includes a permanent presence, the Rural 1st Hallway. This corridor leads to the facility’s outdoor play area and features a hand-painted tree mural. Each child joining the Granted House of Hope family will receive a personalized porcelain leaf to add to the tree, creating a living symbol of community support.
The project is driven by local buy-in, utilizing donated land, materials and labor from area builders. By offering additional support for this project, Rural 1st hopes to provide stability to rural families across the region.
Interested in learning more about Rural 1st’s impact on rural communities? Visit their Community Investments page for more information.
