The G. William Hartzell Charitable Fund Awards Support to Local Organizations and Community Initiatives

Recently, the G. William Hartzell Charitable Fund awarded $47,000 in grant funding to local organizations including: the Bethany Center, Big Brothers Big Sisters Miami Valley, Eagles’ Wings Stable, Elizabeth’s New Life Center, Inc., Friends of the Piqua Parks, Goodwill Easterseals of Miami Valley, Greene Street UMC Day Care & Preschool, Johnston Farm Friends Council, Miami County Dental, Indian Hills 4-H Camp, Miami Valley Nonprofit Collaborative, Ohio State University Extension: Miami County, Piqua Community Kitchen, Piqua Compassion Network, Piqua Fire Department, Rehabilitation Center for Neurological Development, Ronald McDonald House Southwest Ohio, Samaritan Works, Barbershop Harmony Society, TeKonnect, Inc., and The Piqua Caldwell Historic District.

George William “Bill” Hartzell’s legacy is rooted not only in his leadership of a successful family business, but also in his enduring commitment to his family and the Piqua community. As a member of the Hartzell family, Bill played an important role in carrying the family business forward in Piqua. Throughout his career, he provided thoughtful leadership and helped guide the company’s continued growth and success.

Bill’s commitment to Piqua extended well beyond his professional life. He regarded the community as an important part of his life and believed in the value of giving back to the place he called home. Thus, the reason for the establishment of The G. William Hartzell Charitable Fund of The Piqua Community Foundation.

The G. William Hartzell Community Grant awards are made annually from the G. William Hartzell Charitable Fund. This fund was established by the late Bill Hartzell with a bequest from his estate. The grants made from this fund are unrestricted, meaning awards will be spent however best serves the organization’s needs to ensure their sustainability.

"This support from the G. William Hartzell Community Grant means our neighbors in Piqua will continue to receive a warm, home-cooked meal every Wednesday — no questions asked. As an entirely volunteer-run organization, every dollar we receive goes directly toward feeding families, seniors, and individuals facing hardship. We're deeply grateful to the Hartzell family for their generosity and their continued investment in the Piqua community."

Ann Toon

Executive Director of the Piqua Community Kitchen

The G. William Hartzell Charitable Fund is proud to support organizations through grant funding, like the Piqua Community Kitchen, who are making a meaningful contribution to the Piqua community. Through these grants they help provide resources and opportunities to address needs facing our community.

Together, these organizations and the G. William Hartzell Charitable Fund are helping build a stronger community, which represents the true impact of this type of unrestricted grant funding.