Welcome to the Fulton County Community Foundation
Fulton County is a wonderful agricultural community. Its population is one of hardworking people who are eager to make their community the best in the state. 

Since 1993, Fulton County Community Foundation has brought caring people and charitable endeavors together for the good of this great community. The Community Foundation gives donors flexible and tax-effective ways to ensure their charitable giving. We work to build substantial endowment funds for our community through contributions large and small.

Fulton County Community Foundation is proud to be a part of the Northern Indiana Community Foundation (NICF). The NICF allows us to maximize our investment benefits and be more cost efficient. This way Fulton County donations can do more—right here in Fulton County.

So far, Fulton County Community Foundation has dispersed nearly 4 million dollars in grants and scholarships. Currently the Community Foundation holds over $8 million in assets and administers 110 funds.

Give Your Heart to Your Community
14th Annual Valentines Day Event - February 14, 2012

The Fulton County Community Foundation is once again asking you to “Give Your Heart to Your Community.” The annual Valentines Day fundraiser is a way to send a special gift to your valentine while you give a gift to your community that continues to give year after year.

On Tuesday, February 14, guest DJ Don Groenleer will join Tom Bair on WROI FM 92.1 as they send out dedications and song requests.  Donors may also choose to have a singing telegram sent to their Valentine.  Groups of singers and musicians will be out in the community personally delivering singing telegrams and roses.  2012 marks the second year for “Pal”entines. Palentines are a special greeting from you and your pet.

Greetings and pictures from you and your pet will be displayed on Rochester Telephone Company’s Channel 4 and the Community Foundations Facebook page on February 14.  To make the deal even sweeter, a bag of animal food will be donated to the Fulton County Animal Adoption and Education Center for each “Pal”entine greeting purchased. This is thanks to an anonymous donor and animal lover.

Not only will you be sending your special someone a gift they won’t soon forget, you will also be giving your community a wonderful gift. Donors have the choice of which fund they would like their gift to be used towards, all of which are used to improve the quality of life in Fulton County.

If you would like to order a Valentine for your special someone, fill out an order form today. Forms are available at WROI Radio, the Community Foundation, or can be printed from the link above. Forms should be returned to the Community Foundation office by Thursday, February 9 by dropping them off at the office located at 715 Main St. Rochester, or by mail to P.O. Box 807, Rochester IN 46975. You may also contact the Community Foundation at (574) 224-3223 with any questions.

Fulton County Animal Adoption and Education Center Now Open

Shelter Director Opaljean Rogers and volunteer Dan Starkey

What began as a leadership project in 2008, is now a reality as the Fulton County Amimal Adoption and Education Center opened its doors Monday October 10 at 1540 Wentzel St., Rochester.

The shelter is staffed by Director Opaljean Rogers and numerous volunteers.

The Fulton County Community Foundation provided a grant of $27,000 to help the shelter with costs associated with startup. All donations of time and supplies are welcome. Supply needs toping the list include, cat litter, cleaning supplies and puppy chow.

Currently the shelter is housing over twenty dogs and cats with additional animals housed with foster families. While they have only been in operation for a few weeks, they have already been successful in finding permanent homes for a number of animals.

For more information about the shelter, to volunteer, or to find out about current needs, contact the Center at 223-PETS (7387). A list of adoptable animals is also available on petfinder.com.

Outdoor kennels will be available for dogs. Plans call for roofing over the kennels	Cats waiting for adoption	Indoor Kennels for adoptable dogs

Fulton County Women’s Giving Circle 2011 Social

On Thursday May 26 the Fulton County Women’s Giving Circle Annual Social was held at the Akron Community Center. The Fulton County Women’s Giving Circle is a fund of the Fulton County Community Foundation.

Women's Giving Circle Members: Carol Bitzer, Nancy Moore and Juleen Henderson

The event was attended by more than 70 members and guests. The purpose of the event was to distribute grant funds made possible through members’ annual contributions.

A total of $6,000 in grants was distributed to four local organizations.

Compassionate Health Center received $2,400 to provide test strips for diabetic patients. CAMP-WE-CAN received $1,600 to help with costs associated with their 2011 camp for individuals with special needs. The Fulton County Council on Aging received $1,200 to help purchase supplies and expand programming for seniors. The Fulton County Cancer Fund received $800 that will allow them to help provide patients with medications related to cancer treatments.

For more information about the Fulton County Women’s Giving Circle contact the Community Foundation at 224-3223 or email Brian Johnson, The Dir. of Dev. at the Fulton County Community Foundation at fulton@nicf.org.