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St. John council approves $500 sponsorship for Logan's Love golf outing
Summary
The St. John Town Council voted 4-1 to provide a $500 sponsorship to Logan's Love, a local nonprofit serving children with special needs, after a public comment presentation and brief council discussion.
The St. John Town Council voted 4 to 1 on May 14 to sponsor Logan's Love with a $500 contribution toward the nonprofit's upcoming golf outing.
Christina Vilmakis, representing Logan's Love, told the council the group “raise[s] money for community events for special needs kids” and described recent programs including Sensory Santa, Easter egg hunts and distribution of over 400 "Ben's blue bags" across Northwest Indiana.
Logan's Love asked the council to consider sponsorships or donations and offered flyers and pamphlets. After the public comment, a councilmember moved to sponsor a $500 contest or refreshments sponsorship; another member seconded. One councilmember objected, saying the town risks opening the door to many fundraising requests and taxpayer funds should be considered carefully. Town officials noted Christina is a local vendor and active volunteer, and supporters said the modest donation would yield community benefits. The motion to provide $500 carried 4 to 1.
The donation was handled as a single-line agenda item under public comment follow-up and was not tied to any ongoing program or recurring commitment. The council discussed being selective about future donations and noted the contribution does not obligate the town to fund similar events routinely.
Christina Vilmakis, who said she lives at 1707 Susan Drive in Scherillville, thanked the council and invited residents to the golf outing and other Logan's Love events.
Council members and staff did not identify any dedicated funding source beyond the town's regular operating funds for this one-time sponsorship; no additional appropriation or ordinance was introduced at the meeting.
