The Spirit of Giving

Katie Alspach Announced as a Recipient of The Pry Scholarship

Posted by Amy Vaughn on Mon, Aug 27, 2018

The Community Foundation for Crawford County announces, Katie Alspach, a recipient of The Pry Scholarship.

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TCF4CC and NCSC Celebrate Education and Student Success

Posted by Amy Vaughn on Mon, Jun 11, 2018

The Community Foundation for Crawford County and the Crawford Success Center of North Central State College (NCSC) recently collaborated on an evening to celebrate education and student achievement. Opening comments were made by Lisa Workman, President of the Foundation, Dr. Dorey Diab, President of NCSC, and Amanda Sheets, Operations Manager of the Crawford Success Center to a crowd of about 70 who gathered last Thursday evening at the Crawford Success Center. Attendees learned that the educational attainment level in Crawford County has increased by 2% in the last three years, and that many scholarships that are available are no longer just for graduating high school seniors.

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Local Foundation Awards Over $105,900 in Scholarships

Posted by Amy Vaughn on Mon, Jun 04, 2018

 

The Community Foundation for Crawford County recently awarded over $105,900 in scholarships to both current and former local students.

Scholarships were distributed as follows during individual school and organization awards ceremonies:

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New Walking Route Unveiled During Third Friday

Posted by Amy Vaughn on Wed, May 16, 2018

On Friday, May 18, the community is invited to Walk Galion! A new walking route throughout several neighborhoods in town will be unveiled.

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$227,500 Awarded in Local Grants

Posted by Amy Vaughn on Thu, Mar 29, 2018

 

The Community Foundation for Crawford County recently awarded over $227,500 in competitive grants to local charitable organizations and schools.

Community grants went to the following:

• Acres of Adventure, Inc. - $10,000 towards a Crawford County water quality learning area

• Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio - $5,000 towards overnight stays for Crawford County families with ill children

• American Red Cross of North Central Ohio - $5,100 to support home fire relief and disaster victims in Crawford County

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The Community Foundation for Crawford County Recognizes The Salvation Army During Random Acts of Kindness Week

Posted by Amy Vaughn on Tue, Feb 20, 2018

The Community Foundation for Crawford County surprised the local chapter of The Salvation Army with a $500 check during Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) Week last week.

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New Scholarship Opportunity at The Community Foundation for Crawford County

Posted by Amy Vaughn on Mon, Jan 29, 2018

The Community Foundation for Crawford County announces the arrival of a new scholarship opportunity for local students. A new scholarship fund has been established at the Foundation by the Friends of the Crawford Park District in memory of Dr. Laurie Anne Rhodebeck, The Dr. Laurie Anne Rhodebeck Memorial Scholarship Fund.

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Grant Application Deadline Approaching

Posted by Amy Vaughn on Mon, Dec 18, 2017

 

Organizations that are qualified to apply for grants from The Community Foundation for Crawford County are reminded of the upcoming December 31, 2017 deadline.

Qualified organizations are classified as 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code, as well as governmental organizations such as counties, cities and public schools (school or system wide grants only). The other grant deadline dates are April 30 and August 31, 2018.

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Over $155,500 Generated by The Community Foundation for Crawford County On #Giving2sday

Posted by Amy Vaughn on Thu, Dec 07, 2017

For the 4th year, The Community Foundation for Crawford County held their annual fundraiser, #Giving2sday, on the global day of giving that occurred this year on November 28.

“We are thrilled that this year’s event exceeded last year’s,” explained Lisa Workman, the Foundation’s President. “Donors like knowing that their gift inspired a second one, as our Board set aside $35,000 to distribute to our participating funds on a pro-rated basis. We are grateful to live in such a generous community!” The final tally of $120,500 which donors raised combined with the Foundation Board’s commitment means that $155,500 is being distributed to good causes in Crawford County.

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The Community Foundation for Crawford County Awards Over $81,300 In Grants

Posted by Amy Vaughn on Wed, Nov 29, 2017

The Community Foundation for Crawford County recently awarded over $81,300 in competitive grants to local charitable organizations and municipalities.

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