by ExecDir | Mar 31, 2021 | Foundation News, Inspirational Stories
A move to Florida didn?t stop Jane Ann Everitt from remembering her roots and leaving a lasting legacy to honor her Scott County ties. Through several gifts in her estate plan to the Scott County Community Foundation, local organizations will benefit from her...
by ExecDir | Mar 19, 2021 | Grants
Scott County Community Foundation board member Steve Gwaltney presents a check for $989 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 support a...
by ExecDir | Mar 17, 2021 | Youth Grantmaking Council News
Youth who are active in making our community a better place are invited to be nominated for a special award through the Scott County Youth Grantmaking Council (?YGC?), a program of the Scott County Community Foundation. The Helping Hand Award is open to all youth in...
by ExecDir | Mar 1, 2021 | Foundation News, Special Events
What is your vision for Scott County? Your ideas are needed to help create a community development plan that will provide direction for our county?s future. The Scott County Community Foundation is hosting a public workshop to gather input. Discussion and ideas during...
by ExecDir | Feb 24, 2021 | Grants
Scott County Community Foundation board member Steve Gwaltney presents a check for $262 to Austin Beautification Committee Chairperson Janie Alexander. The grant was awarded from the Austin Beautification Committee Fund at the Scott County Community Foundation and...
by ExecDir | Feb 10, 2021 | Youth Grantmaking Council News
Students with the Scott County Youth Grantmaking Council (YGC), a program of the Scott County Community Foundation, recently collected and personally donated 2,835 items and $45 for the Scott County Community Clearinghouse. This was the highest number of items...
by ExecDir | Feb 10, 2021 | Foundation News, Grants
The Scott County Community Foundation extends an open invitation to the community to submit proposals for the Foundation?s 2021 Community Grants Program. The grants may be used for any charitable purpose in the areas of community service, social service, education,...
by ExecDir | Feb 5, 2021 | Foundation News
In an effort to assist nonprofits with capacity building, the Scott County Community Foundation will be hosting quarterly lunch and learn sessions. Board members, volunteers and staff of nonprofit organizations are highly encouraged to attend. The second session in...
by ExecDir | Feb 4, 2021 | Grants
Scott County Community Foundation Board Treasurer Daniel Brunner presents grants totaling $9,308 to Scott County Heritage Center and Museum Executive Director Jeanne Abbott, Preservation Alliance Inc. Treasurer Lena Lundgren, and PAI Vice President Janet Payne. The...
by ExecDir | Jan 28, 2021 | Grants
Austin Alumni Association President Ishmael White accepts a check for $2,560 from Scott County Community Foundation board member Tinisha Bowles-Densford. The grant was awarded from the AHS Alumni Education Fund at the Foundation and will be used to provide...
