Quick Links ARCHIVES >
New! Planned Giving Video

Click here to "attend" our planned giving seminar online, at your convenience. It's easy to learn about meeting your financial and charitable goals.


Press Releases

Community Foundation news from the last several years.


Partners in Giving ARCHIVES >
Legacy Society

The Legacy Society recognizes donors during their lifetime for making planned gifts to community endowment.


Lifetime Giving

We are pleased to recognize philanthropic leaders who have contributed $10,000 or more to leave a lasting impression in our community.


Investment News ARCHIVES >
Managing Endowments Today

March 2009 information about how the Community Foundation is managing assets for our community.


Grant Program News ARCHIVES >
Foundation Partners with WFIU to Meet Growing Needs

12.22.2009  -  During its fall 2009 fund drive, WFIU partnered with the Community Foundation to give a boost to two charities meeting growing local needs.


Fall 2009 Grant Awards

11.05.2009  -  Over $126,000 was awarded in October to serve and enrich our community.


CAPE: A Community Success Story

08.04.2009  -  A look at the legacy of the Community Alliance to Promote Education (CAPE). Thanks to everyone who has helped achieve this community success!


Grant Scoresheet ARCHIVES >
Grant Scoresheet

Here is a sample scoresheet our Grant Committee uses in evaluating proposals.


Phase V ARCHIVES >
Brochure for Agencies

05.08.2009  -  If you are considering applying for Matchstick V, this brochure can help.


Learning Opportunities ARCHIVES >
Collaboration Series This Summer

05.11.2009  -  Want to know more about effective collaboration with other agencies? Check out this training series from NPA.


Families' Stories ARCHIVES >
A True Sense Of Community

01.30.2008  -  James and Tomilea Allison did not waste any time instilling in their young daughters, Leigh and ...


Acorn Giving - The Charitable Gift That Grows

11.20.2007  -     John Hurlow plans to utilize the Community Foundation's Acorn    Giving ...


For The Children

11.16.2007  -       The George and Viola Taliaferro Fund supports needs of youth.  Viola "Vi" ...


Ellis' Appreciate True Value Of Community Foundation

10.08.2007  -  Over the last 17 years, generous local support has enabled the Community Foundation to build more ...


Partners in Giving ARCHIVES >
Legacy Society

12.19.2008  -  The Legacy Society recognizes donors during their lifetime for making planned gifts to community endowment.


Lifetime Giving

02.08.2007  -  We are pleased to recognize philanthropic leaders who have contributed $10,000 or more to leave a lasting impression in our community.


Using the Community Foundation ARCHIVES >
Legacy Society

The Legacy Society recognizes donors during their lifetime for making planned gifts to community endowment.


Fund List

You can give to any of the 150 funds already established in the Community Foundation.


2009 Scholars ARCHIVES >
2009 Scholars

Congratulations to the fine young people who won scholarships this spring. We wish you the best!


Miranda Arthur and Audrey Ernst Accept Lilly Awards

Read about the two young women from Edgewood who have accepted 2009 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarships for Monroe County.


Safet & Active After School ARCHIVES >
In "The Zone"

07.31.2009  -  The new after-school program for middle schoolers is off to a fun start. Find out about the spring pilot and what's coming up this fall!


About the Splash Pad ARCHIVES >
Splash Pad Hours and Rules

08.04.2009  -  The spray park is open from 10AM to 8PM on Saturdays and Sundays. Here is more information on this place where We All Play...


In the Community ARCHIVES >
CAPE: A Community Success Story

08.04.2009  -  A look at the legacy of the Community Alliance to Promote Education (CAPE). Thanks to everyone who has helped achieve this community success!


Coalition News ARCHIVES >
Monroe County Birth-to-Five Coalition Is Launched

11.06.2009  - 

Every child deserves a strong start in life, and the Coalition aims to benefit all babies and young children in Monroe County.


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