KBSO donates school supplies for distribution at National Night Out

A consulting firm working with DePauw University on one of its major projects recently demonstrated generosity in giving back to the community.

KBSO Consulting, which is engaged with the ongoing construction of the university’s freshman residence halls, did this in donating school supplies to the Putnam County Youth Development Commission.

The supplies were then handed out with backpacks purchased by PCYDC to students who attended National Night Out this past Tuesday evening.

KBSO also donated 525 coats last year for the organization to give out to children in Putnam County through its Coats for Kids program.

In a letter to Kelley Bieghler, who is a managing partner for KBSO, Mayor Bill Dory expressed thanks to the firm for its support of PCYDC.

“Both personally and on behalf of the community, I want to extend my sincere appreciation to you and the members of your team for your support of our children,” Dory wrote in the letter. “Your quiet example of helping others is a great reflection of the quality of your organization.”

In a call to the Banner Graphic Thursday afternoon, Linda Merkel, the director of the Youth Development Commission, said it was indebted to KBSO for its support of both initiatives.

“We are really grateful as a whole to KBSO, because they have become partners in supporting our students in Putnam County,” Merkel said. “We’re blessed that they chose to be a part of these two events.”

The firm is coordinating the mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection elements going into the new dormitories. The construction is projected to be completed by next summer.

KBSO Consulting is a women’s business enterprise (WBE), and is based in Carmel.