The 2027 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship application will be available August 3, 2026 in Starke County through the Starke County Community Foundation. The Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program (LECSP) will provide 147 scholarships statewide with one being awarded in Starke County. LECSP scholarships may be...
The San Pierre Volunteer Fire Department received a grant from the Starke County Community Foundation to purchase 18 Guardian Angel safety lights for its firefighters. These wearable safety lights have been proven to save the lives of emergency responders who respond to different calls, especially calls...
Oregon-Davis School Corporation received a $7,000 grant from the Hardesty Memorial Endowment to fund ETHOS STEM curriculum kits for students in grades 4-6. The STEM kits are a great way to make learning hands on, interactive, and engaging for students. It exposes students to real-world connections...
The Friends of the Starke County Public Library is relaunching and inviting community members to get involved in supporting local libraries through fundraising, volunteerism, and advocacy. “Friends” groups are official nonprofit organizations that work alongside library systems to help expand programs, services, and community outreach....
A new public sculpture is coming to Norwayne Field, built from pieces of the region's industrial past and inspired by the natural beauty of the local landscape. Commissioned by the Town of North Judson with support from the Starke County Community Foundation, the artwork offers...
Members of The Hive were buzzing with excitement as they awarded $8,000 in grants to local organizations during the Annual Social Gathering on Tuesday, May 20 at Chesapeake Run Golf Club. The Hive is a women’s giving circle established in 2018 through the Starke County Community...
The Starke County Community Foundation granted a combined total of $7,000 to help fund the Starke County Sheriff K9 Program. This project helped provide resources for the Sheriff’s Office K9 program that solely relies on donations. This grant was able to help cover the cost of...
The Starke County Community Foundation awarded a $2,000 grant to Science Central from the Hardesty Memorial Endowment to support hands-on STEM education opportunities for local students. Through Science Central’s Science4U educational programs, students in kindergarten through 12th grade participated in engaging science experiences including outreach labs...
The Hive Women’s Giving Circle is buzzing with excitement as it prepares to host its Annual Social Gathering on World Bee Day, Wednesday, May 20th from 5:00-6:30 p.m. CT at Chesapeake Run Golf Club. Local women will come together to support meaningful causes through participatory...
The Starke County Community Foundation Ambassadors Club met in March and chose to focus on food access, awarding $3,000 in pop-up grants to local programs addressing food insecurity. The Ambassadors Club, made up of former SCCF board members, meets quarterly to review community needs and...