by ExecDir | Jan 15, 2019 | Lilly Scholars
2019 Lilly Scholar – Madelyn Shelton Madelyn Shelton 2019 graduate, Scottsburg High School 2023 graduate, Hanover College, with degree in history and secondary education “My senior year was full of new challenges and experiences that have changed my...
by ExecDir | Jan 15, 2019 | Youth Grantmaking Council News
On Sunday, Feb. 3, over 100 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 | Jan 10, 2019 | Grants, Youth Grantmaking Council News
The Scott County Youth Grantmaking Council (?YGC?) is accepting grant applications to fund youth-related projects in the community. The YGC has at least $5,197 from the Scott County Youth Grantmaking Council Fund and the Terry Fewell Memorial Youth Fund that it may...
by ExecDir | Jan 4, 2019 | Foundation News
We are pleased to announce Jesse Mays as our new Career and College Counselor intern. This opportunity has been funded by the Lilly Endowment through the Community Foundation Internships Program (CFI). This program intends to build strong community foundations, as...
by ExecDir | Dec 3, 2018 | Foundation News
Scott County Community Foundation (SCCF) has received a grant of $216,161 as part of Lilly Endowment Inc.?s seventh phase of its Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow (GIFT) initiative. With GIFT VII, the Endowment is making up to $125 million available to help Indiana...
by ExecDir | Nov 6, 2018 | Grants
Cradle Pregnancy Resource Center Board Treasurer Felicia Bridge and Director of Family Services LuAnne Yandow accept a check for $500 from Shannon King. The grant was awarded from the Wolf Family Charitable Fund at the Scott County Community Foundation and will be...
by ExecDir | Nov 5, 2018 | Grants
United Way of Scott County Executive Director Nancy Riley, right, accepts a check for $500 from Shannon King. The grant was awarded from the Wolf Family Charitable Fund at the Scott County Community Foundation and will be used to support United Way?s mission and...
by ExecDir | Nov 2, 2018 | Grants
Align Southern Indiana (ASI) President/CEO Dr. Rita Hudson Shourds, center, receives a grant for $4,000 from Scott County Community Foundation Executive Director Jaime Toppe and SCCF board member Mike Everett. The grant was awarded from the Common Good Fund and will...
by ExecDir | Oct 9, 2018 | 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 fourth annual Thanksgiving Throwback Throwdown fundraiser! The Austin versus Scottsburg game will feature alumni from the schools battling for a coveted...
by ExecDir | Oct 8, 2018 | Foundation News, Special Events
The Early Childhood Committee of the Scott County Community Foundation and United Way of Scott County invites all early childhood providers and educators to attend a roundtable session on ?Crisis Prevention Training: Handle situations in a safe and secure manner!?....
