Foundation Awards Over $73,000 in Grants

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  The Scott County Community Foundation has awarded over $73,000 in grants to several local agencies, announced President/CEO Barbara Timberlake. A breakfast will be held in September for those who are receiving funds.
  The organizations, the amount awarded and the purpose of the request are:
· American Red Cross, $2,522.00; to prepare Scott County residents for emergencies and how to respond.
· Austin High School, $4,000.00; to promote better reading habits of AHS students by updating classroom library materials.
· Austin High School, $1,000.00; to improve student attendance and classroom participation.
· Austin High School, $600.00; to expose the students of AHS to enriching assembly programs.
· Big Brothers Big Sisters of Scott County, $4,600.00; to expand and enhance the A.T.M. program at the Unity School for the 2006-2007 school year.
· Center for Women and Families, $5,000.00; to impact and create change in the community by focusing the prevention and awareness raising education efforts on relationship violence, sexual violence, child abuse and substance abuse.
· LifeSpan Resources Inc., $5,000.00; matching funds required to receive one lift-equipped van for the transportation of elderly and those with disabilities.
· Lyrics Alive Inc., $5,000.00; to enhance and encourage language arts, music and interpersonal skills in fourth and fifth grade students via a creative writing and music program.
· New Hope Services, Inc., $5,000.00; swing area for children’s playground.
· Preservation Alliance Inc., $4,000.00; to enhance the use of the outdoor facilities at the Scott County Heritage Center and Museum.
· Prevent Child Abuse, Scott County Council Inc., $2,723.25; to increase awareness about forms of child abuse and neglect and prevention education.
· Purdue University, $5,000.00; introduce middle school students to science, technology, engineering and math using LEGOs Robotics as a learning tool.
· Scott County Arts Council, $2,060.00; to promote Scott County artists and creative initiatives through the development of an arts craftsman directory and communicate to the community opportunities that are available to residents.
· Scott County Genealogy Society, $1,000.00; print a book of vital information furnished by descendants of early Scott Countians.
· Scott County Genealogy Society, $1,456.00; to obtain a second computer for the research rooms.
· Scott County Health Department, $5,000.00; for medical and preventive health at no cost or low charge to low income women and children.
· Scott County Partnership/Clearinghouse, $2,000.00; matching funds for an AmeriCorps Community Outreach Coordinator position.
· Scott County Partnership/Computers, $4,500.00; hosting computer classes for displaced workers, the unemployed and senior citizens.
· Scott County Partnership/Literacy, $5,000.00; starting a credit recovery program for the current GED students as well as offering adult education classes.
· Scott County Partnership/Substance Abuse, $3,750.00; matching funds for grant to expand the substance abuse prevention curriculum LifeSkills to upper elementary and middle school classrooms.
· Scott County Veterans Memorial Fund, $2,500.00; for a memorial to honor all Scott County veterans, living or deceased, who served the country.
· Scottsburg Academy, $1,000.00; for an after-school and summer program to engage K-8 students in drama, music and visual arts.
· Scottsburg Middle School, $950.00; for the Empty Bowls project, with proceeds going to the Clearinghouse.
   The grants were made possible from the Scott County Community Foundation Permanent Unrestricted Fund, the Scott County Immediate Response Fund, the Dr. William and Diann Scott Memorial Unrestricted Fund and the John and Janice Martin Unrestricted Fund.
  “We are pleased to be able to give back to the community,” said Timberlake. “This is the reason for the existence of the Scott County Community Foundation. The quality of the applicants was outstanding, and I want to thank the committee for the long hours they volunteered.”
  The breakfast will be held at 7:30 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 22 at the Knights of Columbus. The cost is $5 per person. Persons wishing to attend may call the Foundation by Friday, September 15 at 752-2057 or email sccf@c3bb.com.