Why the blue?
The blue portion of the Community Foundation flower represents the circus tents of Miami County’s city of Peru, known as the “Circus Capital of the World.” Miami County’s circus history dates back to the late 19th century. By the 1920s, Peru was known as “Circus City.” The International Circus Hall of Fame is located there, and the town hosts a Circus City Festival and Parade each summer. The festival is put on by the Peru Amateur Circus, which is made up of performers ages 7 to 21.
MCCF Offers Match for HC (Harvesting Capabilities) Park
The Miami County Community Foundation (MCCF) has offered $10,000 in matching dollars for gifts made to the Harvesting Capabilities Park project. Harvesting Capabilities is working to build “a park for all,” which will be accessible to children with or without disabilities.
MCCF Awards Pop-Up Grants
The Community Foundation turns 25 this year! In celebration of this anniversary, the MCCF has been creating some excitement in the community by giving away pop-up grants to local nonprofits. Click the button below to read more about this series of surprise grants.
“Being a lifelong Miami county resident, I love being in an area where you can enjoy the small town atmosphere, have people that know and care about you and your family, and enjoy the rural settings. Yet you are close enough to visit the big city anytime you want. With our roots several generations here, I feel blessed that our family calls this home.”
Connie Cutler, Dir. of Dev.
Contribute to a seedling fund that supports Peru arts & culture. A seedling fund is one that is working to grow into a permanent endowment fund.
Help to provide scholarships for residents of Miami County. A seedling fund is one that is working to grow into a permanent endowment fund.
One seedling fund is working to provide support for organizations and projects in the North Miami School District. A seedling fund is one that is working to grow into a permanent endowment fund.
Help provide scholarships for graduating seniors of Peru High School. A seedling fund is one that is working to grow into a permanent endowment fund.
Help support North Miami Schools by contributing to this seedling fund. A seedling fund is one that is working to grow into a permanent endowment fund.
Interested in the Boomerang Sisterhood? Join by July 31st to contribute to this year’s grants.
Apply for a grant