by ExecDir | Apr 10, 2017 | Youth Grantmaking Council News
Last year’s recipient, Trent Salyers, an Austin High School senior who is passionate about firefighting. Youth who are active in making our community a better place are invited to be nominated for a special award through the Scott County Youth Grantmaking...
by ExecDir | Feb 7, 2017 | Youth Grantmaking Council News
Students with the Scott County Youth Grantmaking Council (YGC), a program of the Scott County Community Foundation, recently collected 1,203 items and $70 from the community for the Scott County Community Clearinghouse. The collection was part of the Souper Bowl of...
by ExecDir | Jan 16, 2017 | Grants, Youth Grantmaking Council News
YGC member Lauren Turner helps a student at Austin Elementary School build a Lego project. AES was awarded a grant in 2016 to start an after-school Lego Club. The Scott County Youth Grantmaking Council (?YGC?) is accepting grant applications to fund youth-related...
by ExecDir | Jan 6, 2017 | Youth Grantmaking Council News
On Sunday, Feb. 5, 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 12, 2016 | Youth Grantmaking Council News
Members of the Scott County Youth Grantmaking Council (?YGC?) bought presents for eight children in foster care this year. YGC members personally donated $800 to make Christmas special for the children. The YGC is a program of the Scott County Community Foundation....
by ExecDir | Oct 18, 2016 | Special Events, Youth Grantmaking Council News
Rivalries and basketball fever will come together for a good cause at the Scott County Youth Grantmaking Council?s second annual Thanksgiving Throwback Throwdown fundraiser! The Austin versus Scottsburg game will feature alumni from the schools battling for a coveted...
