Savanah Felegie, 12, who started a business, Savanah’s Creations, to help her grandfather who was suffering from stage 4 pancreatic cancer, is shown with the $500 scholarship she received from Matthews Painting Company. The company awards scholarship funds to the winners of its Young Entrepreneur Scholarship program. Photo provided by Matthew’s Painting.

News Release

LEESBURG — Matthews’ Painting Company and employees announced its 2022 Young Entrepreneur Scholarship winners. Each scholarship winner received $500.

Reid Andrew

Savanah Felegie, 12 years old, started Savanah’s Creations. Felegie makes blankets, handmade cards, soap and bracelets. She originally began her business to help her grandfather who was suffering from stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Her goal was to spread awareness and to help him financially with profits from the business. Her grandfather has since passed away.

Felegie said she really appreciated those that gave extra money to help pay for her grandfather’s chemo. Her current plan is to use the scholarship money to grow her business and to purchase more supplies. She plans to collaborate with a friend in order to offer more products for sale.

Reid Andrew, 18, is the second winner. He has owned and operated Legends Lawncare since he was 8. He offers mowing and yard services in the Winona Lake/Warsaw area. He plans to use the scholarship money to upgrade equipment and purchase signage to market his business.

Andrew’s current plan is to graduate high school and then continue to work and expand his business into his adult life and looks forward to being a small business owner in the community.

Visit matthewspainting.com/y-e-s/ to nominate the company’s next Young Entrepreneur Scholarship winner.