The Starke County Community Foundation (SCCF) has received a $100,000 grant as part of the eighth phase of Lilly Endowment Inc.’s Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow (GIFT VIII) community foundation initiative. This unrestricted grant can be used for any charitable purpose the Foundation chooses. As part...
The Starke County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2026 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship (LECS) for Starke County: Sophia Chaffins of North Judson-San Pierre School. Lilly Endowment Community Scholars are known for their community involvement, academic achievement, character, and leadership. “Sophia Chaffins...
The Miami Community County Foundation is pleased to announce that the recipient of the 2026 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship (LECS) for Miami County: Chloe Jordan of Maconaquah High School. Lilly Endowment Community Scholars are recognized for their community involvement, academic achievement, character, and leadership. “Chloe Jordan...
The Fulton County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2026 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship (LECS) for Fulton County: Carlos Plascencia of Rochester High School. Lilly Endowment Community Scholars are recognized for their community involvement, academic achievement, character, and leadership. “We are extremely...
The Fulton County Community Foundation once again gathered community members, donors, and friends on Giving Tuesday to celebrate generosity and the impact it creates across the county. Held on December 2, the annual event brought warm conversation, shared purpose, and a strong sense of local...
The Starke County Community Foundation celebrated another meaningful Giving Tuesday as community members, local businesses, and long-time partners came together in support of causes that strengthen Starke County. This year’s event generated $54,584 in donations, which grows to $108,062 when paired with the $2:$1 Lilly...
The Miami County Community Foundation wrapped up its Annual Giving Tuesday Campaign with a well-attended event at the Peru Civic Center, where donors and friends gathered to celebrate the generosity that continues to strengthen the county. Nearly $50,000 was contributed through this year’s effort, reflecting...
The Starke County Community Foundation is pleased to announce that the First National Bank of Monterey has made a generous $2,000 contribution to establish its own community fund. This donation will be tripled thanks to the Lilly Endowment GIFT VIII $2-for-$1 matching program, resulting in...
The Converse Historical Society is turning the page – quite literally – on a new chapter of local preservation. Founded in 2015, the Society’s mission to celebrate and safeguard the stories of Converse is gaining momentum thanks to a new home, new exhibits, and a...
The Fulton County Community Foundation (FCCF) has received a $100,000 grant as part of the eighth phase of Lilly Endowment Inc.’s Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow (GIFT VIII) community foundation initiative. This unrestricted grant can be used for any charitable purpose the Foundation chooses. As part...