by ExecDir | Jan 19, 2018 | Foundation News, Inspirational Stories
A young mother who was tragically killed several years ago will continue to have her memory live on through the establishment of a fund at the Scott County Community Foundation. The Nina Keown Memorial Fund will provide support for charitable causes, and offer a...
by ExecDir | Jan 15, 2018 | Grants
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...
by ExecDir | Jan 9, 2018 | Youth Grantmaking Council News
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...
by ExecDir | Dec 22, 2017 | Foundation News, Scholarships
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...
by ExecDir | Dec 15, 2017 | Youth Grantmaking Council News
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...
