by ExecDir | Nov 8, 2012 | Foundation News, Special Events
The Scott County Veterans biographical history book honors 500 Scott County veterans who have served during war and peace, and includes special stories of interest about veterans and the Prisoner of War camp in Austin. There are also tribute sections to Prisoners of...
by ExecDir | Nov 2, 2012 | Scholarships
The 2013 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 2013. The scholarship program is available through the Scott County Community Foundation. All...
by ExecDir | Nov 1, 2012 | Foundation News, Special Events
In celebration of our 15-year anniversary, the Scott County Community Foundation has announced a matching endowment-building campaign. The special campaign, ?15 Years. $15,000. 15 Days.? will be held Nov. 1-15. During those 15 days, we will match any donations to a...
by ExecDir | Oct 26, 2012 | Grants
Scottsburg Kiwanis Club President Al Riggle, second from right, gives a check for $500 to Kids First volunteers Ross St. Clair, Jimmy Morgan and Kaitlyn Borden. The grant was awarded from the Scottsburg Kiwanis Club Fund at the Scott County Community Foundation. Kids...
by ExecDir | Oct 18, 2012 | Youth Grantmaking Council News
Members of the Scottsburg High School Archery Team show off their equipment at a recent practice. They are pictured with Scott County Youth Grantmaking Council (?YGC?) member Josiah Croasdell (back row, far right). The Scottsburg High School Archery Team received a...
by ExecDir | Oct 17, 2012 | Foundation News, Special Events
The celebration of the Scott County Community Foundation?s 15-year anniversary will be the highlight of the fourth annual ?Thanks4Giving? fall dinner. The recognition event is to show appreciation for the generous and devoted donors, volunteers and nonprofit...
by ExecDir | Oct 15, 2012 | Youth Grantmaking Council News
Just over $1,000 was raised by the Scott County Youth Grantmaking Council (?YGC?) at their second annual golf scramble fundraiser held Oct. 14 at Westwood Golf Course. The team of Charlie Bulington, Dennis Reeves, Pam Cross and Todd Hall came in first place and...
by ExecDir | Oct 11, 2012 | Youth Grantmaking Council News
Austin Christian Preschool students show off their new computers purchased with a $597 grant from the Scott County Youth Grantmaking Council (?YGC?). The school received funds to also purchase learning software. Shown with the students are YGC member Lauren Turner,...
by ExecDir | Oct 3, 2012 | Foundation News, Scholarships, Special Events
If you work with students and families to try to help prepare them for college and career after high school, you will benefit from a workshop being hosted by the Scott County Community Foundation. The National Center for College Costs will be sharing information about...
by ExecDir | Oct 1, 2012 | Foundation News
A gift to the Scott County Community Foundation (?SCCF?) from a man with ties to the Austin community will help fund charitable programs and projects each year during the Community Grants Program, announced Executive Director Jaime Toppe. Cloyd ?Curly? Julian was born...