Polk Sallet Scholarship Opens Year’s Application Period
The Blue-Collar Scholars program now taking applications from Jackson County graduating seniors who plan to attend vocational or trade school in the fall. Poke Sallet Foundation Board Member Casey Clark-Jackson said the scholarship inspired by the need for more skills-based workers. The foundation funds the program through net proceeds from community events including the Poke […]
Poke Sallet Foundation Pushing For Fairground Fixes
The Poke Sallet Foundation is requesting support from Jackson County to repair numerous items at the county’s fairgrounds.
New Scholarship For Jackson Students Focused On Trade Careers
Jackson County’s Poke Sallet Foundation announced its new scholarship program Monday, for teens planning to attend trade or vocational school. Poke Sallet Foundation Board member Casey Clark-Jackson said that Blue-Collar Scholars was created for both Jackson County’s community and students. She said that as much as scholarship recipients need additional funding for school, their communities […]
Poke Sallet Foundation Hosting Volunteer Meeting For Upcoming Poke Sallet Festival
The Poke Sallet Foundation hosting a community meeting Thursday to recruit volunteers for its first event since taking over. Board Member Casey Jackson said the session will cover volunteer assignments as well as general community needs to host a successful Poke Sallet Festival. “We are looking for volunteers that maybe helped in the past with […]
New Non-Profit Taking Over Poke Sallet Festival
A new Jackson County non-profit will take over the Poke Sallet Festival. Casey Jackson is one of the four board members that created the Poke Sallet Foundation. “My husband grew up in the area, and he’s always really loved going to the Poke Sallet Festival,” Jackson said. “When we heard that it would be available, […]
