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Jim Gallant loved colorful ties—he had accumulated between 400-500 before he passed away in 2023. A new fund at the Fremont Area Community Foundation, the Jim Gallant Hope Fund, will add color to the lives of individuals, empowering and creating meaningful change for vulnerable individuals.
The Fremont Area Community Foundation (FACF) has announced the establishment of the Jim Gallant Hope Fund.
The fund was created to honor the legacy of Gallant—a devoted community leader, respected attorney, and tireless advocate for families in need. This fund will support programs that promote hope, resilience, and opportunity across Dodge County.
The purposes of the fund are twofold: to celebrate the life and service of Gallant, and to support programs and services that advocate for and assist individuals who have experience in foster care and/or the juvenile justice system, are unhoused or homeless, or who are facing other life challenges without the support of family. Preference will be shown to those living in the Dodge County area.
Gallant dedicated his life to service—through his law practice, his many roles on nonprofit boards, and his quiet but powerful advocacy on behalf of those facing adversity. He believed deeply in justice, dignity, and the power of community. His passion for improving access to resources and building stronger support systems leaves an enduring legacy in the region.
The Jim Gallant Hope Fund is structured to provide grants to nonprofits working in areas aligned with these values. Through a competitive grants process, the fund will identify organizations that share Gallant’s commitment to empowering vulnerable individuals and creating meaningful change.
“Jim believed in meeting people where they are,” said Melissa Diers, executive director of FACF. “He understood that every person has potential—and hope changes lives. The Jim Gallant Hope Fund ensures that his vision will continue to lift our area for generations to come.”
The fund has been seeded by generous contributions from family and friends, with ongoing giving welcomed from all who admired Jim’s dedication and the goals of this fund. Donors may contribute at any time via the FACF office or at www.facfoundation.org.
For more information about the Jim Gallant Hope Fund, how to apply for grants, or how to contribute, please contact Diers at (402) 721-4252 or info@facfoundation.org.
