CFMC Impact Grants at Work: WellSpring
WellSpring: Pathways to Prosperity Bridging the Educational Gap for Homeless Youths If you were like many people who grew up in Morgan County, you lived in a two-parent household where food was on the table at least three times a day, you went to school, there was reliable transportation, and every night you had a […]
CFMC Funds at Work: Cheryl Owens Memorial Scholarship
BLUE JAY 3K RAISES MONEY FOR CHERYL OWENS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP The next time you’re outside, look for a Blue Jay and think fondly of Cheryl Owens. A devoted wife, mom, and champion for students in the Monroe-Gregg School Corporation, Cheryl’s legacy will be remembered and celebrated on June 29th at the Blue Jay 3K at […]
CFMC Funds at Work: Emily Downey Memorial Scholarship
EMILY DOWNEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP HONORS YOUNG LIFE BY HELPING CLASSMATES Her life ended too soon, but the memory and legacy of Emily Downey, an Indian Creek High School student and athlete, continues to help fellow classmates who are heading to college. “Emily was a friendly face to everyone she encountered. She made everyone feel special […]
CFMC Scholarships at Work
CFMC AWARDS MORE THAN $135,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS TO SENIORS COUNTY-WIDE More than 70 high school seniors throughout Morgan County were recently awarded scholarships from the Community Foundation of Morgan County (CFMC). These graduates represented Martinsville, Mooresville, Monrovia, Eminence and Indian Creek High Schools. “We’re so proud of the hard work these students have accomplished, and […]
CFMC News: Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship
2019 LILLY ENDOWMENT COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS AND FINALISTS HONORED The Community Foundation of Morgan County (CFMC) recently honored the 2019 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship winners and finalists at a recognition dinner in late April. “The Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship is a highly prestigious award. Two scholarships are awarded in Morgan County and include tuition and […]
CFMC Funds at Work: Desert Rose Foundation
Desert Rose Foundation Helping Women Stop Cycle of Domestic Violence It’s hard to imagine we would ever find ourselves living each day in fear for our safety due to domestic violence, sexual assault, mental illness, addiction, and more. However, an average of 20 people, both women and men, experience domestic violence every minute in the […]
CFMC Grants at Work – G.E.A.R.S. Robotics
G.E.A.R.S. ROBOTICS TEAM WINS PRESTIGIOUS “BUILD AWARD” WITH SUPPORT FROM CFMC CAPACITY GRANT In its second year, the G.E.A.R.S. (Guys Engineering and Robotics Squad) Robotics Team earned a spot at the recent Indiana VEX State Championship in Indianapolis and brought home the distinguished Build Award for their division. This tournament was the largest state robotics […]
Your Story. Our Morgan County. MC Farmers Market Association
Morgan County Farmers Market Association – Connecting People Through Food A Farmers Market does more than sell fresh produce, support the local economy, and promote healthier lifestyles. It’s a place for community to happen as people interact and connect with each other. “I value healthy living and community building as well as serving an organization […]
CFMC Funds at Work: Artesian Chess Club
Artesian Chess Club Teaching Valuable Life Skills to Students If you’re a parent looking for a great way to reduce your child’s constant “screen time” at home and help them learn important life skills, consider enrolling them in the Artesian Chess Club. Open to all students in the Metropolitan School District of Martinsville (MSD), regardless […]
Your Story. Our Morgan County. Standing With Orphans
Standing With Orphans Alleviating Child Hunger in Chin State What do you get when you combine faith with an airplane, a bag of rice, a pig, and social media? You have close to 200 orphans being fed daily thanks to Standing With Orphans, a Morgan County nonprofit founded by Thomas Whitley. Standing With Orphans alleviates […]