by ExecDir | Jun 27, 2012 | Grants
Scottsburg Kiwanis Club President Al Riggle presents a check for $555 to Greater Scott County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Keith Colbert. The funds were used to sponsor three students to attend a week-long business camp in Louisville, where they learned the...
by ExecDir | Jun 27, 2012 | Foundation News
The Scott County Community Foundation has completed the Standards Reconfirmation process in meeting Ethical and Operational Standards for Indiana Community Foundations, announced Executive Director Jaime Toppe. Because of Indiana?s reciprocal agreement with the...
by ExecDir | Jun 27, 2012 | Foundation News
Current college students are invited to apply for an intern position at the Scott County Community Foundation under a program funded by Lilly Endowment. The Community Foundation Internships (CFI) program is part of Lilly?s goals to help build healthyIndianacommunity...
by ExecDir | Jun 27, 2012 | Grants
United Way of Scott County Executive Director Nancy Riley receives a check for $5,144 from Scott County Community Foundation Executive Director Jaime Toppe. The grant is from the Disaster Relief Fund, which the Foundation established after the March 2 tornadoes, and...
by ExecDir | Jun 26, 2012 | Special Events, Youth Grantmaking Council News
The Scott County Youth Grantmaking Council (YGC) 2012 Tennis Open was another successful event, announced YGC Asset Development committee chairperson Carmen Boley. The YGC is a program of the Scott County Community Foundation. The fundraiser supports youth in Scott...
by ExecDir | May 18, 2012 | Youth Grantmaking Council News
A new youth website for ?all things youth? and all ages has been created for Scott County. The Scott County Youth Grantmaking Council (?YGC?), through a grant from the Coalition to Eliminate the Abuse of Substances (CEASe) of Scott County, and technical assistance...
by ExecDir | May 16, 2012 | Grants
Scott County 4-H Council received a grant last year for $2,100 to introduce 4-H in the classrooms. Mrs. Doriot’s sixth grade classes at Scottsburg Middle School had the choice to make a pocket pillow, drawstring bag or pillow case through this grant. All of...
by ExecDir | May 16, 2012 | Foundation News
The Scott County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the distribution of the Scott County veteran?s biographical history books. This special book honors 500 Scott County veterans who have served during war and peace, and includes special stories of interest...
by ExecDir | May 7, 2012 | Grants
Community Foundation Board Member Barbara Broady presents a check for $1,126 to Ishmael White, president of the Austin High School Alumni Association. The grant was distributed from the AHS Alumni Education Fund at the Community Foundation, and will be used for...
by ExecDir | May 6, 2012 | Foundation News
In response to the tragedies surrounding the recent tornados that affected Scott County and surrounding areas, the Scott County Community Foundation has established a Disaster Relief Fund. One hundred percent of donations to this fund will support disaster recovery...