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It is exciting to think about what the next 100 years will bring for Monroe County. While we cannot know what the next 100 years will bring, we feel confident that our community will continue to be powered by giving.

The thoughtful philanthropy of those who live and invest in Monroe County helps to ensure that our community is one that every generation wants to call home. Learn More ยป

  • Emergency COVID-19 Relief Grants Announced by Community Funders

    Funding to uplift crucial nonprofit services during economic distress associated with the virus The United Way COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund has granted $298,175 to 16 human service organizations providing critical services serving people in Monroe, Owen, and Greene counties.  With support from this Fund, these organizations can continue to provide life-changing services to members of our community affected by the pandemic. Priority needs […]

  • The CARES Act: Info for Nonprofits

    The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) Act includes programs (loans, forgivable loans & grants) for charitable nonprofits. One of the interesting provisions of the CARES Act is that borrowers can receive a $10,000 emergency grant cash advance that can be forgiven if spent on paid leave, maintaining payroll, increased costs due to […]

  • Community Foundation awards Rapid Response grants to 17 organizations

    The Community Foundation has awarded COVID-19 Rapid Response grants to 17 Monroe County nonprofit organizations. This grant opportunity was established to immediately support Monroe County nonprofits with grants of up to $2,500 through a streamlined 24-hour evaluation process. These funds will be used immediately for supplies, equipment, remote-work technology, staffing, and to enable our local […]

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