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Episode 17- Meeting Urgent Needs: A New Chapter for Morgan County Nonprofits

Transcription: Kim Cole: Hi everyone, and thanks for joining us today. I’m Kim Cole, President of the Community Foundation Morgan County, and we have been really, really, busy. Lilly Endowment, who is our largest benefactor, has blessed us with a grant of $1.5 million for a community project. We are going to support non-profits who […]

Google for the Win

Next month will be two years since I joined the Community Foundation, and the amount of support and success we have enjoyed during this time is nearly too long for this column.  With our new website, podcast, giving circles, publicity campaign, scholarship and grant processes, office location, board members, and staff, we are really hitting […]

Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future

The older I get, the more I appreciate everything.  Aging has made me respect the power of time, and I have an affinity for history that I didn’t when I was young.  In my position at CFMC, I am fortunate to attend so many meaningful events in the county, and one such event that really […]

Beyond the Beautiful Snow: Seeing the Need in Our Community

The snow and the cold have certainly got our attention in 2026.  To me, it is pointless to complain about the weather since we are incapable of changing it.  And typically, I rather enjoy winter – sledding, skiing, hiking, hot soup, I love it all.  To me there is nothing as beautiful as the white […]

Episode 15: Celebrating the 2026 Lilly Community Scholars of Morgan County

Transcription: Kim Cole Hi everyone, and thanks for joining us today. I’m Kim Cole, president of the Community Foundation Morgan County, and as many of you know, one of our many functions is to administer scholarships to Morgan County students. Included in that is the esteemed Lilly Community Scholarship, and with me today are our […]

Eight Finalists, Two Scholars, One Exceptional County

The end of 2025 was filled with lots of exciting news at CFMC including Lilly Endowment’s approval of our Lilly scholarship winners. As I was quoted in our press release on Christmas Eve, this year’s eight finalists were all strong candidates, making this selection the most difficult in many years. We made several revisions to […]

Favorite Things & Big Impact: A Look Back at CFMC’s 2025

I clearly remember when Opray Winfrey made her television debut back in September of 1986. That was a big deal in our house, and my mom required a television in our kitchen so she could watch this phenomenal woman while preparing dinner. This time of year, I still love to check in and see Oprah’s […]

Calling all Hunters & Farmers: A Powerful Way to Reduce Hunger Locally

Every month, I consult with my staff, my family, and even some of you on what I should discuss in my column, and this month is no different.  While there is no shortage of developments at CFMC, many are not ready for disclosure, restricting my public announcements. (Cliffhanger!) My staff suggested I inform you again […]

Episode 14: Growing Futures in Mooresville: A Conversation with Dr. Jake Allen

Transcription: Kim Cole Hi everyone and thanks for watching. My name is Kim Cole. I’m president of the Community Foundation Morgan County and with me today is a guest that hardly needs an introduction. He is wildly popular in our county and especially in Mooresville. He is not a Mooresvillian but has been here more […]