AHS Alumni Association Awarded Grant

Austin Alumni Association President Ishmael White accepts a check for $2,174 from Scott County Community Foundation board member Jami Parks. The grant was awarded from the AHS Alumni Education Fund at the Foundation and will be used to provide scholarships to...

Donations Needed for Clearinghouse

On Sunday, Feb. 4, over 150 million Americans will tune in to the Super Bowl football game. There will be parties with abundant food, friendship and fellowship. At the same time, there will be people worrying about staying warm, finding shelter and a warm meal. Many...

Isaak Mount Named 2018 Lilly Scholar

One Scott County student has been named recipient of a full-tuition, four-year scholarship as the Scott County Community Foundation 2018 Lilly Endowment Community Scholar. Isaak Mount of Scottsburg High School will receive full tuition to an accredited public or...

YGC Makes Christmas Special For Kids

Members of the Scott County Youth Grantmaking Council (?YGC?) personally donated and bought presents for eight children in foster care this year. The YGC is a program of the Scott County Community Foundation. There are currently 76 youth in grades 5-12 who learn about...

Philanthropy’s Impact: Finding Your Passion

The Scott County Community Foundation is celebrating our 20th anniversary in 2017. During the last several weeks of the year, we are sharing stories from people who have been impacted by the efforts of our donors and volunteers. The last in the series is written by...