JasperHTC would like for everyone in Jasper and Dubois County to become a "Pay It Forward Champion" on Thursday, April 25.

Organizers say it’s easy--just people doing random acts of kindness for others - without expecting anything in return.  Instead, recipients are asked to "pay the kindness forward" to others, essentially creating a positive ripple effect of giving.

Patoka 2000, the beautification committee of the Jasper Chamber of Commerce is getting ready to place summer flowers in the planters along the Patoka River Bridge.  Patoka 2000 works to maintain this area as an entryway into the City of Jasper.

The planters are spruced up with live flowers three times a year.  Donations are accepted and received and it is this money that helps maintain these planter urns on the Patoka River Bridge.

Jasper HTC Philanthropy Pillar presents, "Planned Giving 101," a half day workshop for local nonprofits and interested donors that will provide valuable education on the importance of planned giving.

The March 21st, half day session will be presented by Phil Purcell, JD, the Vice President of Planned Giving and Endowment Stewardship at Ball State University Foundation. The event will be offered at no charge to attendees thanks to a $1,500 grant from the Dubois County Community Foundation’s Better Together Initiative.