by ExecDir | Jan 28, 2014 | Foundation News
One hundred years ago, the community foundation concept was born in the Midwest, giving rise to a new philanthropy, a new way of participating in community, and a new vision for the future. Today, Scott County Community Foundation is one of more than 700 community...
by ExecDir | Jan 20, 2014 | Youth Grantmaking Council News
On Sunday, Feb. 2, 140 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 people...
by ExecDir | Jan 14, 2014 | Foundation News, Inspirational Stories, Scholarships
?Jayce Ray Stallings loved being with his mom?s basketball team, at the baseball diamond, and on vacation with his family. He enjoyed John Deere tractors and was loved by everyone who met him. The son of Julian and Ashley (Peacock) Stallings and brother of Madalyn, he...
by ExecDir | Jan 13, 2014 | Grants
???????????????? The Scott County Community Foundation extends an open invitation to the community to submit proposals for the Foundation?s 2014 Community Grants Program. The grants may be used for any charitable purpose in the areas of community service, social...
by ExecDir | Jan 3, 2014 | 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 $4,700 from the Scott County Youth Grantmaking Council Fund and the Terry Fewell Memorial Youth Fund that it may award to...
by ExecDir | Jan 2, 2014 | Grants
Scott County Family YMCA President/CEO Ryan Penrod accepts a check for $5,530 from Scott County Community Foundation Executive Director Jaime Toppe. The grant was awarded from the YMCA?s endowment fund at the Community Foundation, and will be used for pool...
by ExecDir | Dec 17, 2013 | Grants
National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) Regional Director Amanda Davidson receives a check for $300 from Scottsburg Lions Club Treasurer Scott Murphy. The grant was made possible from the Scottsburg Lions Club/D.Q. Reid Memorial Fund at the Scott County...
by ExecDir | Nov 22, 2013 | Youth Grantmaking Council News
Members of the Scott County Youth Grantmaking Council recently helped at the Scott County Community Clearinghouse in celebration of National Philanthropy Day, a day set aside to honor those who give their time, talent and treasure to the community. Shown are...
by ExecDir | Nov 11, 2013 | Foundation News
All Scott County children from birth through age five are eligible to receive free books every month, mailed directly to their homes, through the Dolly Parton Imagination Library.? A partnership between the United Way of Scott County and Scott County Community...
by ExecDir | Oct 21, 2013 | Scholarships
The 2014 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship application is now available for all residents of Scott County who will graduate from high school by the end of June 2014. The scholarship program is available through the Scott County Community Foundation. All...
