by ExecDir | Nov 1, 2021 | Foundation News
The Scott County Community Foundation welcomed Janie Alexander to the Board of Directors. She began her term Oct. 1. The Community Foundation is a charitable organization that enables donors to support the community through scholarships and grants from endowment...
by ExecDir | Oct 22, 2021 | Grants
Scott County EMS Interim Director Kyle West accepts a check for $1,463 from Scottsburg Lions Club members Steve Meyer and Scott Murphy. The grant was awarded from the Scottsburg Lions Club/D.Q. Reid Memorial Fund at the Scott County Community Foundation and will be...
by ExecDir | Oct 20, 2021 | Inspirational Stories
Hardworking. Proud. Intelligent. Driven. Brave. Loving. All these are words that describe Arthur ?Gene? Mayer, a family man who left a lasting mark on all who knew him, and even those who didn?t. Gene was born on May 3, 1943, the son of Elmer and Opal Olivia Hedges...
by ExecDir | Oct 5, 2021 | 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 | Sep 16, 2021 | Foundation News
Long-time Scottsburg educators Brady and Julie Wells have chosen to provide a permanent gift to the community as their way to continue their support to the school after retirement. The Scottsburg High School Classroom Innovation Fund was recently established at the...
by ExecDir | Sep 8, 2021 | Grants
Scott County Community Foundation board member Ryan Payne presents a check for $15,860 to United Way of Scott County Executive Director Nancy Riley. The grant was awarded from United Way?s operating endowment fund at the Community Foundation and will be used to...
by ExecDir | Aug 16, 2021 | Scholarships
The 2022 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship application is now available for all students who will graduate from either Austin or Scottsburg high schools by the end of June 2022. The scholarship program is available through the Scott County Community Foundation....
by ExecDir | Aug 10, 2021 | Foundation News
The Scott County Community Foundation has recently welcomed Ky Groover as the new Career and College Counselor intern. This opportunity has been funded by the Lilly Endowment through the Community Foundation Internships Program (CFI). This program intends to build...
by ExecDir | Jul 28, 2021 | Foundation News, Special Events
Local musicians will be featured at a fundraising concert offered by the Scott County Community Foundation (?SCCF?) this fall. The Homegrown Music Fest will take place Saturday, Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. at Ross Theater, 31 E. Wardell St., Scottsburg. Doors will open at 6...
by ExecDir | Jul 20, 2021 | Grants
Lexington Volunteer Fire Department Assistant Chief Matt Oberlies and Chief Mike Higgins accept a check for $413 from Debbie Conover. The grant was awarded from the Nina Keown Memorial Fund at the Scott County Community Foundation and will be used for equipment. This...
