Miami County Story

05 Jul NICF Receives National Standards Accreditation

Posted at 23:41h in Fulton County News & Events, Fulton County Story, Miami County News & Events, Miami County Story, Starke County News & Events, Starke County Story

The Northern Indiana Community Foundation (NICF) recently received accreditation with the nation’s highest standard for philanthropic excellence. National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations® establish legal, ethical, effective practices for community foundations everywhere. “Meeting the National Standards benchmarks is a rigorous, comprehensive process,” said Randy Royster, board...

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14 Jun Thank you, Rita Jackson

Posted at 00:48h in Miami County News & Events, Miami County Story

Rita Jackson is a true pillar of the community. From civic-minded citizen, volunteer, educator and more, her philanthropic influence is felt throughout Miami County and beyond. Rita has been an ambassador for the Miami County Community Foundation by serving on several boards and committees, as well...

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25 May Heyde Retires as NICF Scholarship Coordinator

Posted at 23:18h in Fulton County News & Events, Miami County News & Events, Miami County Story, Starke County News & Events, Starke County Story

May 25, 2022   Alison Heyde is retiring this month after a decade as the Scholarships Coordinator at NICF. “It’s been a great 10 years working in the world of scholarships here at the Northern Indiana Community Foundation,” said Heyde. “I have had the opportunity to meet so...

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14 Mar Miami County’s Syringe-Disposal Initiative Wins Award

Posted at 22:40h in Miami County Story

Prosperity Indiana, an association for community economic development, awarded Miami County's "Prevent Pricks with ShipHappens" initiative with The Key Award for Supportive Services Program of the Year; this award honors excellence and innovation in a service-oriented community initiative. Prevent Pricks launched a syringe-disposal program that installed...

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02 Jul Quilting Bee

Posted at 21:09h in Miami County News & Events, Miami County Story

On June 28th, the Miami County Community Foundation (MCCF) hosted a quilting bee at Grateful Earth Farm to not only discuss the successes and hopes for the Community Foundation but to show gratitude for some of the women who have helped MCCF succeed. This group...

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