The Boomerang Sisterhood, a giving circle within the Miami County Community Foundation (MCCF), awarded grants to four charitable organizations during their annual grant making opportunity. This year to follow social distancing guidelines, MCCF Director of Development Heidi Wright, unfortunately had to cancel the in-person event. Instead,...
Two more surprise grants have been awarded in honor of the Starke County Community Foundation’s 25th anniversary! The Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum received a $1,000 Pop Up Grant in the month of June. The July’s $1,000 Pop Up Grant was awarded to the Pioneer Cemetery...
We have spent all year celebrating the 25th Anniversary for Starke County Community Foundation. We have given monthly Pop Up Grants to a number of local nonprofits but thought we could spread the love by supporting some local businesses and our community members. SCCF will...
Another pop-up grant from Starke County Community Foundation (SCCF) has been delivered! Wednesday, March 24th, the Community Foundation surprised their third pop-up grant recipient, the Starke County Youth Club, with a $1,000 grant. The Starke County Youth Club is a significant organization for children and...
Community Foundation Welcomes New Director of Development The Northern Indiana Community Foundation (NICF) has named Jacque Ryan as the Starke County Community Foundation (SCCF) Director of Development. In this position, Jacque will be working with donors to help fulfill their charitable wishes in Starke County. She...
Richard “Dick” and Suzanne Belcher each grew up in small Indiana towns. They each believed that to whom much is given, much is expected. After Dick opened The First Federal Savings Bank in the back room of a grocery store in Rochester, the...
Starke County is home to many creatives displaying a variety of skills and talents. Through the Constellation of Starke Creatives’ Network initiative, many artisans and their work have been showcased through the Constellation of Starke Creative's Network's Pop-Up Markets. Through these markets, many vendors have...
Fulton County donors showcased that kindness isn’t cancelled through the Community Foundation’s #GivingTuesday drive-thru event. During the event, donors contributed more than $97,000. The Foundation was also offering a $1 for $1 match up to $10,000 total for the Fulton County Promise Endowment to help...
Miami County Community Foundation has received a Community Leadership Grant of $100,000 as part of the seventh phase of Lilly Endowment Inc.’s Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow (GIFT VII) initiative. With the grant, the community foundation will be supporting the Miami County Leadership Program, YMCA...
The Fulton County Community Foundation has received a Community Leadership Grant of $100,000 as part of the seventh phase of Lilly Endowment Inc.’s Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow (GIFT VII) initiative. With the grant, the Community Foundation will support the Outlet Youth Center, Celebrate Recovery...