The Spirit of Giving

Student Achievement Event Cancelled

Posted by Rachel Jarvis on Fri, May 27, 2022

The Evening of Student Achievement event hosted by The Community Foundation for Crawford County and the North Central State College Foundation that was to take place on Thursday, June 2nd at 5:30pm has been cancelled. Due to low RSVPs so close to the event, the Foundations decided to forgo this year's event to hopefully revive it next year.

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Tags: Crawford County, BACF, Scholarship, Community Foundation, philanthropy, college graduate, foundation, TCF4CC, donors, thanks, graduating senior, high school graduate, Education

Seasons Greetings

Posted by Amy Vaughn on Tue, Dec 21, 2021

The Board of Trustees and the Staff of The Community Foundation for Crawford County wish you a safe and happy holiday season this year.  Thanks to all our donors, fundraisers, and volunteers that continue to assist us in our mission to support collaborative, impactful and philanthropic leadership that provides quality and lasting investments in our community, now and for generations to come.  In observance of the holidays, our office will be closed December 22nd - 31st and will reopen on January 3rd in the New Year.  Seasons Greetings from our families to yours!

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Tags: Crawford County, Community Foundation, philanthropy, foundation, TCF4CC, donors, Giving, thanks, volunteers

And the #Giving2sday 2021 FCBank Power Hour Contest Winners are...

Posted by Amy Vaughn on Tue, Nov 30, 2021

The FCBank Power Hour Contest winners are.…..Brian Smith, Janel Hord, and Amber Wertman! Congratulations! You have each won the right to choose which fund at the Foundation you would like to win a $500 prize. Please contact the Foundation via email at info@cfcrawford.com to let us know what fund each of you has chosen. For more details about #Giving2sday or to make a donation, visit https://cfcrawford.networkforgood.com. #Giving2sday #LoveCrawfordGiveCrawford #TCF4CC #GivingTuesday

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Tags: Crawford County, Community Foundation, charitable contributions, #Giving2sday, #GivingTuesday, philanthropy, Network for Good, foundation, TCF4CC, donors, Giving, thanks, contest, fundraise

Our FCBank Power Hour Contest is underway!

Posted by Amy Vaughn on Tue, Nov 30, 2021

Our #Giving2sday FCBank Power Hour Contest has begun and will last one hour until 7PM. Be one of the three (3) randomly chosen winners during this time and win the right to choose which fund you want to get one of the $500 prizes.

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Tags: Crawford County, Community Foundation, charitable contributions, Donate, #Giving2sday, #GivingTuesday, philanthropy, Network for Good, foundation, TCF4CC, Giving, thanks, contest, fundraise

The FCBank Power Hour Contest starts at 6pm today!

Posted by Amy Vaughn on Tue, Nov 30, 2021

Our FCBank Power Hour Contest will take place from 6 PM to 7 PM tonight. Three $500 prizes are up for grabs. Every donation, no matter how big or small, made during this time period will enter the donor's name into a drawing. Three (3) randomly chosen winners will each get to choose which fund they want to win a $500 prize. There is no limit on the number of donations a donor can give - the more donations you make, the greater your chances of winning!  This contest was possible thanks to a donation by FCBank of Bucyrus. For more details about #Giving2sday, to start a fundraising page of your own, or to make a donation, visit our website https://cfcrawford.networkforgood.com. #Giving2sday #LoveCrawfordGiveCrawford #GivingTuesday

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Tags: Crawford County, Community Foundation, charitable contributions, Donate, #Giving2sday, #GivingTuesday, philanthropy, Network for Good, foundation, TCF4CC, Giving, thanks, contest, fundraise

More than $1.67 million raised on #Giving2sday since 2012

Posted by Amy Vaughn on Tue, Nov 30, 2021

The inception of the #GivingTuesday movement was in 2012. Since that time, the Foundation and our generous donors have raised more than $1.67 million on #Giving2sday. What an amazing amount of support! Our goal is to raise $210,000 this year. Please consider making a donation in support of our efforts. For more details about #Giving2sday or to make a donation, visit our website https://cfcrawford.networkforgood.com. #Giving2sday #LoveCrawfordGiveCrawford #TCF4CC #GivingTuesday

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Tags: Crawford County, Community Foundation, charitable contributions, Donate, #Giving2sday, #GivingTuesday, philanthropy, Network for Good, foundation, TCF4CC, Giving, thanks, fundraise

Contests! Contests! Contests!

Posted by Amy Vaughn on Tue, Nov 30, 2021

The Foundation’s two #Giving2sday Contests will be giving away $3,000 in contest prizes!

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Tags: Crawford County, Community Foundation, charitable contributions, Donate, #Giving2sday, #GivingTuesday, philanthropy, Network for Good, foundation, TCF4CC, Giving, thanks, contest, fundraise

#Giving2sday - Every donation generates a second donation!

Posted by Amy Vaughn on Tue, Nov 30, 2021

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Tags: Crawford County, Community Foundation, charitable contributions, Donate, #Giving2sday, #GivingTuesday, philanthropy, Network for Good, foundation, TCF4CC, Giving, thanks, fundraise

#Giving2sday Contests - Who will win?

Posted by Amy Vaughn on Tue, Nov 30, 2021

This year the Foundation’s two #Giving2sday Contests will be giving away six (6) prizes worth $500 each!

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Tags: Crawford County, Community Foundation, charitable contributions, Donate, #Giving2sday, #GivingTuesday, philanthropy, Network for Good, foundation, TCF4CC, Giving, thanks, contest, fundraise

2021 Spirit of Philanthropy Award Winners Announced

Posted by Lisa Workman on Mon, Nov 22, 2021

(Photo: Judi Saurers presents the Spirit of Philanthropy Award to Andrea Barnes, Director of Environmental Health and interim Health Commissioner of Galion City Health Department, and Health Commissioner Kate Siefert of Crawford County Public Health.)

Every year, The Community Foundation for Crawford County accepts nominations for their Spirit of Philanthropy award, which is given to a person or entity who gives back to our community – either with monetary gifts and/or their time and service. This year, they are awarding the Spirit of Philanthropy Award to Crawford County Public Health and Galion City Health Department. Last year’s award recipient, Judi Saurers, presented the 2021 award to the two health departments on November 22, which was also National Public Health Thank You Day.

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