Casper College news release by Lisa S. Icenogle:

Three organizations were chosen as finalists to compete for up to $15,000 in Casper College’s inaugural SparkTank project.

Following the presentations, Sleep-In-Heavenly Peace was awarded $5,450, the Iris Clubhouse was awarded $5,000, and the Self Help Center received $4,550.

Twenty-two nonprofit organizations based in Natrona County applied for the chance to compete for the prize money. The three finalists presented their cases to a student judges panel from the Casper College Economics Club.

“We chose the three nonprofits as our finalists because we felt that the needs of the people they serve were felt most urgently compared to others,” said Susan Noah, a Casper College Economics Club member who served as a judge.

The selection proce

See Full Page