by ExecDir | Aug 4, 2020 | Grants
Julian and Ashley Stallings present a grant for $1,000 to Jenni Brown for Bree?s Blessings. The grant was awarded from the Jayce Ray Stallings Memorial Fund at the Scott County Community Foundation. Bree?s Blessings was founded in memory of Bree Brown, and provides...
by ExecDir | Aug 3, 2020 | Grants
Julian and Ashley Stallings present a grant for $1,000 to Kelly Shelhamer, executive director of CASA of Scott County. The grant was awarded from the Jayce Ray Stallings Memorial Fund at the Scott County Community Foundation. CASA has had to postpone their annual...
by ExecDir | Jul 23, 2020 | 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 third session in the...
by ExecDir | Jul 21, 2020 | Grants
Humane Society of Scott County board member Kelley Barger accepts a check for $5,652 from Scott County Community Foundation board member Melissa Woods. The grant was awarded from the Dr. William and Diann Scott Memorial Fund at the Community Foundation and will be...
by ExecDir | Jul 20, 2020 | Scholarships
Ben Everett, center, was honored as a recipient of the Pilot Club Lifeline/Mary Allen and Jan Thompson Healthcare Scholarship Fund at a recent Pilot Club meeting. Ben will receive $1,500 to assist with educational expenses at the University of Pittsburgh, where he is...
by ExecDir | Jul 15, 2020 | Scholarships
Numerous students were recently awarded scholarships through the Scott County Community Foundation. Because the formal award ceremonies were canceled this year, recipients were honored with yard signs. The Alice and Gerald Miner Memorial Scholarship was established by...
by ExecDir | Jul 14, 2020 | Scholarships
The 2021 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship application is now available for all residents of Scott County who will graduate from either Austin or Scottsburg high schools by the end of June 2021. The scholarship program is available through the Scott County...
by ExecDir | Jun 25, 2020 | Grants
We are excited to announce the awarding of over $138,000 in grants to several local agencies during our 2020 Community Grants Program. The agencies will be formally honored at a grants breakfast in August. The organizations, the purpose of the request and amount...
by ExecDir | Jun 19, 2020 | Special Events
Join the Scott County Community Foundation for our fourth annual casino night fundraiser. This year?s theme is Fiesta. Those looking for a fun evening can enjoy this unique experience locally while helping to raise money for a great cause. This special fun-filled...
by ExecDir | Jun 17, 2020 | Youth Grantmaking Council News
The Scott County Youth Grantmaking Council (?YGC?), a program of the Scott County Community Foundation, awarded $7,033 in grants to youth-related projects in the community. The YGC is hoping to formally honor recipients at an annual dinner later this summer. Austin...
