Those trying to prevent drug addiction in Bartholomew County will have a new source of funds for that fight. Mark and Wendy Elwood, of Elwood Staffing, have set up a matching grant to provide up to $1 million dollars for addiction prevention in the community.

The Elwoods will match every dollar donated up to $500,000 with the money going toward prevention efforts.

Wendy Elwood explains:

Elwood said that they do not have preconceived ideas on how the money will be spent. They will be relying on the suggestions from the Alliance for Substance Abuse Progress in Bartholomew County, which held its six month community update last night at The Commons.

Elwood said that they are focusing their fundraising on prevention efforts, in the hopes of preventing people from getting addicted in the first place, especially young people.

The fund will be administered through Heritage Fund – The Community Foundation of Bartholomew County.  Funds donated through March 31st will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $500,000 total.

You can find more information or to make a donation online go to  heritagefundbc.org. You should type “Mark & Wendy Elwood Substance Abuse Prevention Fund” in the “Name” field.

Donations can also be to Heritage Fund via check at 538 Franklin Street, Columbus, IN 47201.

For more information, you can call Heritage Fund at 812-376-7772.