by ExecDir | Apr 14, 2023 | Foundation News, Grants
Scott County Community Foundation Board Treasurer Chris Routt, right, presents a check for $250 to Scottsburg High School teacher Jason Bagwell. The grant was awarded from the Scottsburg High School Classroom Innovation Fund at the Scott County Community Foundation....
by ExecDir | Apr 5, 2023 | Foundation News, Special Events
Young children will now be able to enjoy reading and the outdoors at the same time through a new StoryWalk® installation at Austin Community Park. The Scott County Community Foundation’s Early Childhood Committee invites families to join the movement to combine...
by ExecDir | Mar 24, 2023 | Foundation News, Special Events
In an effort to make new Scott County residents feel welcome, the Scott County Community Foundation has created a new initiative, Sco Co Connect. The purpose is to help new residents learn about community resources, engage those interested in volunteer opportunities,...
by ExecDir | Mar 21, 2023 | Foundation News, Grants
Scott County Kiwanis Club President-Elect Rev. Tim Mohon presents a check for $2,000 to United Way of Scott County Executive Director Nancy Riley. The grant was awarded from the Kiwanis Club’s endowment fund at the Scott County Community Foundation and will be used...
by ExecDir | Mar 20, 2023 | Foundation News, Grants
Scott County Kiwanis Club member Pastor Zachary Manton and President-Elect Rev. Tim Mohon present a check for $1,000 to Cradle Pregnancy Resource Center Director of Family Services LuAnne Yandow and Executive Director Michelle Korty. Manton also serves as the Kiwanis...
by ExecDir | Mar 16, 2023 | Foundation News, Inspirational Stories
Two siblings who have dedicated their lives to serving our community have taken that one step further through the establishment of a permanent endowment fund at the Scott County Community Foundation. Created by Raymond Jones and Clara (Jones) Adkins, the Adkins-Jones...
by ExecDir | Mar 10, 2023 | Foundation News
Scott County Community Foundation presents a networking opportunity for nonprofit organizations, “Nonprofits At Noon.” Local nonprofit staff, board members, and volunteers have shared that they desired an opportunity to connect with others in the field. This is a...
by ExecDir | Mar 3, 2023 | Foundation News, Grants
Scott County Community Foundation Board Treasurer Chris Routt, right, presents a check for $1,500 to Englishton Park Executive Director Larry Truax. The grant was awarded from the Chief John Memorial Campership Fund at the Community Foundation and will be used to...
by ExecDir | Mar 2, 2023 | Foundation News
In an effort to assist nonprofits with capacity building, the Scott County Community Foundation will be hosting the second session of a two-part series, Effective Nonprofit Boards, in March. Nonprofit staff, board members, and volunteers will learn how to navigate the...
by ExecDir | Feb 22, 2023 | Foundation News, Inspirational Stories, Scholarships
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