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Freedom Park

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Freedom Park

Freedom Park is dedicated to those who served in the Armed Forces of the United States of American in war and peace. The Foundation led the effort to build the park, using grant funds and gifts from Ann H. Goodrich, the Bank of Geneva, the City of Portland, and hundreds of citizens who purchased brick pavers bearing the names of local veterans.The park is located at 229 South Meridian Street in Portland.

The park currently contains 1,439 bricks. Brick pavers can be purchased for $100 by visiting the Foundation office at 107 S. Meridian St. or calling 260-726-4260. Each 4-inch by 8-inch brick paver will bear the name, rank, branch of service, and years of service or conflict in which the individual fought. While the veteran does not have to be a current resident of Jay County, we would like all veterans being honored to have some tie to Jay County.

Two installations are planned each year - early May in preparation for Memorial Day and October in preparation for Veteran's Day.

Freedom Park NEW                                                                                                                             

 View the List of Veterans | Brick Order Form

Applications & Deadlines

2025 Portland Foundation Summer Scholarship Application (for current College Students)- Due no Later than 5:00pm on 6/12/24
Women's Giving Circle Grant Application- Due no later than 5:00pm on 7/11/24
Jerry Pierce Memorial Scholarship- Due no later than 5:00pm on 6/11/25
Lola (Louks) Gadbury Nursing Scholarship- Due no later than 5:00pm on 6/11/25
2025 Summer Grant Application- Due no later than 5:00pm on 6/26/25
2025 Teacher Creativity Mini Grant Application- Due no later than 5:00pm on 6/26/25
2025 Dr. Donald Johnson Grant Application-Due no later than 5:00 pm on 6/26/25

Resources

2023 Annual Report
2023 Financial Statement
2023 Form 990 Income Tax Return Inc
2023 Form 990 Income Tax Return Trust
2023 Form 990 Income Tax Return Building Corp
2022 Annual Report
2022 Financial Statement
2022 Form 990 Income Tax Return Inc
2022 Form 990 Income Tax Return Trust
Freedom Park Brick Order Form

Location & Hours

107 S Meridian Street
Portland, IN 47371
Phone: (260) 726-4260
Fax: (260) 726-4273
tpf@portlandfoundation.org
Hours: M-F 8am-4pm

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