Chesapeake Run Golf Club in North Judson was abuzz during The Hive’s annual social gathering on World Bee Day, Friday, May 20. Over 30 women from The Hive, Starke County’s women’s giving circle, attended the event where the group granted $8,000 to local charitable organizations....
Starke County Community Foundation Director, Jacque Ryan, hosted a Lunch & Learn for the SCCF board members. Members brushed up on their foundation knowledge - specifically fund types and how they're started. Check out Jacque's presentation here: Fund Presentation Interested in starting or donating to a SCCF...
2021 was quite an eventful year for the Starke County Community Foundation! Check out some of the highlights below: The Starke County Community Foundation was founded and became an affiliate of the Northern Indiana Community Foundation (NICF) in 1996. For two and half decades, members of...
We spent all last year celebrating the 25th Anniversary for Starke County Community Foundation. We gave 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 hosted Cups...
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...
Oregon-Davis School Corporation families will receive some relief this year, thanks to a grant from the Starke County Community Foundation (SCCF). SCCF representatives and Oregon-Davis School Corporation Superintendent, William Bennett, discussed the $25,000 in unpaid student fees. Bennett expressed that the school wished to help families...
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...
Another month, another pop-up grant! Thursday, February 11, the Community Foundation surprised their second pop-up grant recipient, North Judson Food Pantry, with a $1,000 grant. The North Judson Food Pantry, a ministry of the United Methodist Church, has provided food assistance to families and individuals...
Pop up Grants to celebrate 25 years of Starke County Community Foundation! Tuesday, January 19, the Community Foundation surprised their first pop-up grant recipient, Community Services of Starke County, with a $1,000 grant. Community Services of Starke County provided a much-needed service of utility, rent, and...
The Food Pantry Summit took place at the Geneva Center in Rochester, IN on October 2nd, 2019. Local food pantries gathered to listen to speakers and talk about opportunities they see in their communities. If you missed this event, we have some reading materials for...