by ExecDir | Jan 23, 2013 | Grants
Scott County Community Foundation Chief Financial Officer Charlotte Boswell presents a check for $1,800 to AHS Alumni Association President Ishmael White and board member Bob Hubbard. The grant, which was awarded from the AHS Alumni Education Fund established at the...
by ExecDir | Jan 22, 2013 | Youth Grantmaking Council News
On Sunday, Feb. 3, 140 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 people...
by ExecDir | Jan 18, 2013 | Grants
Scott County Community Foundation Board Chair Lynda Phillips, left, presents a grant for $4,977 to Kim Ragusa, vice-president of the Humane Society of Scott County.? The grant was awarded from the Dr. William and Diann Scott Memorial Donor-Advised Fund at the...
by ExecDir | Jan 17, 2013 | Grants
Preservation Alliance, Inc. President Marty Randall, middle, and Secretary Janet Payne, right, accept two grant checks from Scott County Community Foundation Executive Director Jaime Toppe. They received $4,277 from the Scott County Heritage Center and Museum...
by ExecDir | Jan 14, 2013 | Grants, Youth Grantmaking Council News
The Scott County Youth Grantmaking Council is accepting grant applications to fund youth-related projects in the community. The Council has at least $2,600 from the Scott County Youth Grantmaking Council Fund that it may award to projects that benefit youth in Scott...
by ExecDir | Jan 2, 2013 | Foundation News, Special Events
A partnership between the United Way of Scott County and Scott County Community Foundation has led to the launching of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program for Scott County. This initiative delivers a free book every month to the home of Scott County children,...
by ExecDir | Dec 18, 2012 | Foundation News
Philip Glenn Martin?s commitment to our community was evident during his lifetime. Now, more than 14 years after his death, his contributions continue to make their mark through a fund established at the Scott County Community Foundation. Phil served in the U.S. Navy...
by ExecDir | Dec 18, 2012 | Youth Grantmaking Council News
Members of the Scott County Youth Grantmaking Council (?YGC?) helped pack food for the Blessings in a Backpack program at their December monthly meeting. Mark Coffey with Genesis Plastics helped coordinate with the Blessings in a Backpack program volunteer Sara...
by ExecDir | Dec 17, 2012 | Youth Grantmaking Council News
Members of the Scott County Youth Grantmaking Council (?YGC?) bought Christmas gifts for two children from the angel tree program this year. Shown are Lauren Howser, Evan Howser, Alexa Howser, Emma Waskom, Kevin Jentzen, Caleb White, Koby Hawkins, Haley Mullins, Kaleb...
by ExecDir | Dec 4, 2012 | Foundation News
The Scott County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the establishment of an endowment fund to benefit a local organization. The Scott County Soil and Water Conservation District Fund will provide income for Scott County?s SWCD and protect their ability to...