by ExecDir | Jan 17, 2013 | Grants
Preservation Alliance, Inc. President Marty Randall, middle, and Secretary Janet Payne, right, accept two grant checks from Scott County Community Foundation Executive Director Jaime Toppe. They received $4,277 from the Scott County Heritage Center and Museum...
by ExecDir | Jan 14, 2013 | Grants, Youth Grantmaking Council News
The Scott County Youth Grantmaking Council is accepting grant applications to fund youth-related projects in the community. The Council has at least $2,600 from the Scott County Youth Grantmaking Council Fund that it may award to projects that benefit youth in Scott...
by ExecDir | Jan 2, 2013 | Foundation News, Special Events
A partnership between the United Way of Scott County and Scott County Community Foundation has led to the launching of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program for Scott County. This initiative delivers a free book every month to the home of Scott County children,...
by ExecDir | Dec 18, 2012 | Foundation News
Philip Glenn Martin?s commitment to our community was evident during his lifetime. Now, more than 14 years after his death, his contributions continue to make their mark through a fund established at the Scott County Community Foundation. Phil served in the U.S. Navy...
by ExecDir | Dec 18, 2012 | Youth Grantmaking Council News
Members of the Scott County Youth Grantmaking Council (?YGC?) helped pack food for the Blessings in a Backpack program at their December monthly meeting. Mark Coffey with Genesis Plastics helped coordinate with the Blessings in a Backpack program volunteer Sara...
by ExecDir | Dec 17, 2012 | Youth Grantmaking Council News
Members of the Scott County Youth Grantmaking Council (?YGC?) bought Christmas gifts for two children from the angel tree program this year. Shown are Lauren Howser, Evan Howser, Alexa Howser, Emma Waskom, Kevin Jentzen, Caleb White, Koby Hawkins, Haley Mullins, Kaleb...
by ExecDir | Dec 4, 2012 | Foundation News
The Scott County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the establishment of an endowment fund to benefit a local organization. The Scott County Soil and Water Conservation District Fund will provide income for Scott County?s SWCD and protect their ability to...
by ExecDir | Dec 3, 2012 | Grants
United Way of Scott County board member Terry Barnes receives a check for $4,355 from Scott County Community Foundation Board of Directors Vice-Chairman Adam Gibson. The grant was awarded from United Way?s endowment fund at the Community Foundation and is used to...
by ExecDir | Nov 21, 2012 | Foundation News, Special Events
The? yearlong celebration of our 15-year anniversary culminated with our fourth annual ?Thanks4Giving? fall dinner held at Jeeves & Co. on Nov. 15. This event honors volunteers, donors and nonprofit organizations in the community. Not only was the gathering held...
by ExecDir | Nov 20, 2012 | Youth Grantmaking Council News
Members of the Scott County Youth Grantmaking Council (?YGC?) helped mark canned goods recently at the Scott County Community Clearinghouse. The service project was in celebration of National Philanthropy Day, recognized on Nov. 15, to honor those who give their time,...
