Ivy Tech Community College Fort Wayne and Kosciusko County’s Foundation is hosting a Circle of Ivy (COI) Membership Drive at Country Heritage Winery on Thursday, Aug. 21 at 5 p.m. It will be an evening of fun and great conversation, all in support of a good cause.

The Membership Drive is open to anyone who is interested in learning more about how to support Ivy Tech students by joining COI. Questions are welcome, and there’s no commitment required. Wine is only available to those 21 and older.

COI is Ivy Tech’s philanthropy group that creates resources and raises funds to break barriers to higher education for Ivy Tech Community College students. With more than 1,000 members across the state, the organization has raised more than $1.4 million to support innovative campus projects and student experiences.

Ivy Tech Fort Wayne and Kosciusko County’s COI has supported projects like:

• Transportation Resources (Bus Passes)
• Dominican Republic Service Project
• EMT and Paramedic Fees
• Mental Health and Wellness
• Thanksgiving Dinner in a Box

Those interested can RSVP at link.ivytech.edu/sip, or email Cassidy Engle at kengle31@ivytech.edu.