Methodist Church Receives Funding

by | Feb 12, 2014 | Grants

  Scottsburg United Methodist Church Finance Committee Chairman Bob Ely accepts a check for $4,646 from Scott County Community Foundation Treasurer L.L. Lowry. Also shown are Pastor Valerie Wilson, David Wilson and Loyd Rose. The grant was awarded from the...

YMCA Receives Grant

by | Feb 11, 2014 | Grants

Scott County Family YMCA CEO Ryan Penrod receives a check for $4,306 from Scott County Community Foundation board member Syd Whitlock. The grant was awarded from the YMCA?s endowment fund at the Community Foundation and will be used for pool maintenance.

Scholarships Available for Students

by | Feb 5, 2014 | Scholarships

Over $57,000 in scholarship assistance is available to graduating seniors and current college students, through the Scott County Community Foundation. Whether a student has not decided on a major, or has plans to choose a career path in education, healthcare or other...

Humane Society Receives Grant for Animal Care

by | Feb 5, 2014 | Grants

Scott County Community Foundation board member Lisa Conder gives a check for $6,481 to Kim Ragusa, vice-president of the Humane Society of Scott County. The grant was made possible from the Dr. William and Diann Scott Memorial Donor-Advised Fund will be used for...

AHS Alumni Association Awarded Grant

by | Feb 4, 2014 | Grants

Austin High School Alumni Association Vice President Pat Forbes accepts a check for $2,400 from Scott County Community Foundation board member Josh Stigdon. The grant was awarded from the AHS Alumni Education Fund and will be used to provide scholarships to students....

Program Assistant Position Available

by | Feb 3, 2014 | Foundation News

The Scott County Community Foundation, a local nonprofit that assists donors with their charitable giving, is seeking a part-time Program Assistant. This position will provide administrative support, assist with grants and scholarships; assist with the Dolly Parton...

Clearinghouse Receives Grant

by | Feb 3, 2014 | Grants

Scott County Clearinghouse Executive Director Nelson Spaulding accepts a check for $4,819 from Scott County Community Foundation board member Lisa Conder. The grant was made possible from the Scott County Indigent Care Fund at the Community Foundation, and will be...

Look for Cash for College at FAFSA Event

by | Jan 30, 2014 | Foundation News, Scholarships

Looking for cash for college? The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is your ticket to college financial aid. You must complete and file the FAFSA on time to qualify for financial aid from the federal government, the State of Indiana and from the college...

Community Foundation Centennial Celebrated

by | Jan 28, 2014 | Foundation News

One hundred years ago, the community foundation concept was born in the Midwest, giving rise to a new philanthropy, a new way of participating in community, and a new vision for the future. Today, Scott County Community Foundation is one of more than 700 community...