by ExecDir | Jan 31, 2018 | Foundation News, Special Events
Join the Scott County Community Foundation in a mask or your Mardi Gras best for their second annual casino night fundraiser. This year?s theme is Mardi Gras Masquerade. Those looking for a fun evening can enjoy this unique experience locally while helping to raise...
by ExecDir | Jan 29, 2018 | Grants
Scottsburg Kiwanis Club Secretary Al Riggle presents a check for $1,000 to United Way of Scott County Executive Director Nancy Riley. The grant was awarded from the Scottsburg Kiwanis Club Fund at the Scott County Community Foundation and will be used to support the...
by ExecDir | Jan 26, 2018 | Grants
Scottsburg Kiwanis Club Secretary Al Riggle, middle, awards a grant for $1,000 to Lexington Good Faith Preschool. The grant was awarded from the Scottsburg Kiwanis Club Fund at the Scott County Community Foundation and will be used to support the free preschool for...
by ExecDir | Jan 23, 2018 | Scholarships
Over $89,000 in scholarship assistance is available to graduating high school seniors and non-traditional adult learners 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,...
by ExecDir | Jan 22, 2018 | 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 $4,300 from the Scott County Youth Grantmaking Council Fund and the Terry Fewell Memorial Youth Fund that it may...
by ExecDir | Jan 19, 2018 | Foundation News, Inspirational Stories
A young mother who was tragically killed several years ago will continue to have her memory live on through the establishment of a fund at the Scott County Community Foundation. The Nina Keown Memorial Fund will provide support for charitable causes, and offer a...
by ExecDir | Jan 15, 2018 | Grants
Austin Alumni Association President Ishmael White accepts a check for $2,174 from Scott County Community Foundation board member Jami Parks. The grant was awarded from the AHS Alumni Education Fund at the Foundation and will be used to provide scholarships to...
by ExecDir | Jan 9, 2018 | Youth Grantmaking Council News
On Sunday, Feb. 4, over 150 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 | Dec 22, 2017 | Foundation News, Scholarships
One Scott County student has been named recipient of a full-tuition, four-year scholarship as the Scott County Community Foundation 2018 Lilly Endowment Community Scholar. Isaak Mount of Scottsburg High School will receive full tuition to an accredited public or...
by ExecDir | Dec 15, 2017 | Youth Grantmaking Council News
Members of the Scott County Youth Grantmaking Council (?YGC?) personally donated and bought presents for eight children in foster care this year. The YGC is a program of the Scott County Community Foundation. There are currently 76 youth in grades 5-12 who learn about...
