by ExecDir | Jul 15, 2020 | Scholarships
Numerous students were recently awarded scholarships through the Scott County Community Foundation. Because the formal award ceremonies were canceled this year, recipients were honored with yard signs. The Alice and Gerald Miner Memorial Scholarship was established by...
by ExecDir | Jul 14, 2020 | Scholarships
The 2021 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship application is now available for all residents of Scott County who will graduate from either Austin or Scottsburg high schools by the end of June 2021. The scholarship program is available through the Scott County...
by ExecDir | Jun 25, 2020 | Grants
We are excited to announce the awarding of over $138,000 in grants to several local agencies during our 2020 Community Grants Program. The agencies will be formally honored at a grants breakfast in August. The organizations, the purpose of the request and amount...
by ExecDir | Jun 19, 2020 | Special Events
Join the Scott County Community Foundation for our fourth annual casino night fundraiser. This year?s theme is Fiesta. Those looking for a fun evening can enjoy this unique experience locally while helping to raise money for a great cause. This special fun-filled...
by ExecDir | Jun 17, 2020 | Youth Grantmaking Council News
The Scott County Youth Grantmaking Council (?YGC?), a program of the Scott County Community Foundation, awarded $7,033 in grants to youth-related projects in the community. The YGC is hoping to formally honor recipients at an annual dinner later this summer. Austin...
by ExecDir | Jun 8, 2020 | Inspirational Stories
Cree Woods is only six years old but through a fund at the Scott County Community Foundation, she is already leaving a legacy at a young age. Cree, the daughter of Chris and Melissa Woods, is a student at Vienna-Finley Elementary School. She is a member of American...
by ExecDir | Jun 7, 2020 | Inspirational Stories
Scott County residents Kenneth and Nancy (Barr) Burton may not have been lifelong residents, but through a planned gift to the Scott County Community Foundation, their legacy will benefit our residents for generations to come. Ken was born in Richmond, Ind., and lived...
by ExecDir | Jun 6, 2020 | Inspirational Stories
Chris and Beth Garten grew up in Scottsburg, both having graduated from Scottsburg High School. As small business owners of Signature Countertops, and parents to Hayden, Hudson, and Greyson, they lead busy lives. But giving back to the community has always been a part...
by ExecDir | Jun 4, 2020 | Inspirational Stories
The yellow rose stands for joy and happiness. It symbolizes sunshine and brightness into our lives. Yellow represents joy, peace, warmness, to cheer up someone, lifting spirits, friendship and caring. ?The yellow rose is a perfect description of Mrs. Nancy Laird, who...
by ExecDir | Jun 3, 2020 | Inspirational Stories
A Scottsburg High School graduate who devoted her career to nursing has established a scholarship endowment fund for nursing students, shared Scott County Community Foundation Executive Director Jaime Toppe. Sarah M. Waldkoetter, better known as Sally to her family...
