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CFMC Podcast- Episode Two: Stability First – Robin Wonnell

Links to Resources: Stability First Transcription: Kim ColeHi, I’m Kim Cole, president of the Community Foundation of Morton County. I’m going to be doing a series of podcasts over the next few months so that I can educate people on where our grant dollars are going. With me today is Robin Wonnell, from Stability First. […]

From the desk of the president – October

Finally FALL is here, bringing gorgeous foliage, farm harvest, and football! We are busy interviewing the impressive Lilly Scholarship finalists – four from Mooresville High, two from Martinsville High, one from Monrovia High, and one from Tabernacle Christian. We are also attending galas in support of our not-for-profits – Churches in Mission, Desert Rose and […]

Mooresville High School Receives CFMC Grant to Establish Student Resource Center

Mooresville, Indiana – June 6, 2024 – Mooresville High School is proud to announce the receipt of a generous grant from the Community Foundation of Morgan County to establish a Student Resource Center on its campus. This grant underscores the Foundation’s commitment to enhancing educational opportunities and supporting student success within the community. The creation of […]

September is a busy month for CFMC!

Lilly applications closed last month, bringing in 122 applicants from across the county.  As our scholarship committee reviews applications, Jennifer O’Neal and I have been presenting checks to our Thrive Grant winners and continuing our mission to meet all of Morgan County’s not-for-profits.  What I am learning is too voluminous for one article so I […]

A capacity grant for a new printer-copier for the Jackson Center has been transformative

The capacity grant from the Community Foundation of Morgan County has had a significant impact on the  individualized programming and parent education delivery options at the Jackson Center for Conductive Education.  The new printer-copier is leased through Gordon Flesch. With its advanced features and high-speed capabilities, we can produce a larger volume of high-quality educational […]

CFMC has awarded a $4,000 grant to Firefly Children & Family Alliance to support legal aid for Morgan County families.

The grant will support Firefly’s crucial work in assisting families navigating the local legal system. As one of the few counties in the state that requires legal representation to file for guardianship, even if uncontested, Morgan County families often face insurmountable financial hurdles as they seek healthier outcomes.  When Firefly was awarded these funds previously our […]

Grant Update: Introducing One Button Studio at Monrovia Middle School and High School

We are happy to partner with the Community Foundation of Morgan County to build our One-Button Studio at Monrovia Middle School and High School. The studio will give middle school and high school students the ability to build presentations and communication skills through continued practice and reflection. The studio will be set up in a […]

CFMC Leads New Public Art Initiative

In 2023, CFMC visited Columbus, Indiana for a day of arts and culture hosted by Indiana Philanthropy Alliance.  You may have remembered the post on Facebook!  We have since partnered closely with the City of Martinsville to find funding for public arts initiatives as the city dips their toes into public art. There’s a ton […]

Thrive Grant Applications are Open Until Monday, June 3rd

This is our third year facilitating a new, innovative grant specifically designed to uplift community driven projects.  We call these grants, Thrive.  CFMC offers three different grants to 501c organizations serving residents in Morgan County.  Impact grants are for programming and services, Capacity grants are intended to increase the number of clients served or the […]