by ExecDir | Jan 13, 2025 | Youth Grantmaking Council News
On Sunday, Feb. 9, over 100 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 | Jan 10, 2025 | Grants
Scott County Kiwanis Club President Rev. Tim Mohon presents a check for $500 to CASA of Scott County Executive Director Kelly Shelhamer. The grant was awarded from the Kiwanis Club’s endowment fund at the Scott County Community Foundation and will be used to support...
by ExecDir | Jan 9, 2025 | Scholarships
Over $127,000 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 7, 2025 | Scholarships
Scott County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2025 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship, Isabella “Bella” Cox of Scottsburg High School. Lilly Endowment Community Scholars are known for their community involvement, academic...
by ExecDir | Jan 3, 2025 | Grants
Scott County Community Foundation board member Jamie Longacre presents a check for $4,751 to Joyce Hamilton Oard Springs Community Center board members Steve and Carrie Peacock. The grant was awarded from the Joyce Hamilton Historic Preservation Fund at the Community...
by ExecDir | Dec 23, 2024 | Grants
Scott County Community Foundation board member Kevin Jentzen, far right, presents a check for $250 to Scottsburg High School Principal Jeff Cox and teacher Melissa Lyles. The grant was awarded from the Scottsburg High School Classroom Innovation Fund at the Scott...
by ExecDir | Dec 19, 2024 | Grants
Debbie Conover presents a check for $1,018 to Lexington Volunteer Fire Department retired firefighter Mike Higgins. The grant was awarded from the Nina Keown Memorial Fund at the Scott County Community Foundation. The endowment fund was established in loving memory of...
by ExecDir | Dec 18, 2024 | Grants
Scott County Kiwanis Club President Rev. Tim Mohon presents a check for $2,400 to United Way of Scott County Executive Director Ellen Owens. The grant was awarded from the Kiwanis Club’s endowment fund at the Scott County Community Foundation and will be used for the...
by ExecDir | Dec 17, 2024 | Grants
Scottsburg Lions Club member Aaron Bressler presents a check for $300 to Scott County Kids First Treasurer Jessica Jones. The grant was awarded from the Scottsburg Lions Club/D.Q. Reid Memorial Fund at the Scott County Community Foundation and will be used to support...
by ExecDir | Dec 9, 2024 | Grants
Michael Wolf presents a check for $1,500 to Scott County Kids First Board Treasurer Jessica Jones. The grant was awarded from the Wolf Family Charitable Fund at the Scott County Community Foundation and will be used to support Kids First’s mission of helping children...