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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 […]

Fall Brings Our Greatest Harvest Yet: Morgan County Meets GIFT VIII Challenge!

Another year has passed, fall is here, and it is harvesting time again for many in our community.  The Community Foundation is also harvesting many benefits from our hard work this past year.  The greatest harvest\accomplishment is the completion of Lilly Endowment’s GIFT VIII, earning Morgan County $1 million! Giving Indiana Funds For Tomorrow, GIFT […]

Episode 13: Serving Those Who Served: A Conversation with Brad Harper

Transcription: Kim Cole Hi everyone and thanks for joining us today. I’m Kim Cole, President of the Community Foundation of Morgan County and with me today is an important guest doing important work traveling the state as the Veteran Suicide Prevention Director for the Indiana Department of Veteran Affairs. Travels the state, identifying veterans and […]

The Future Is Here: Robotics, Innovation, and Opportunity in Morgan County

Since joining the Community Foundation, naturally my thoughts have been about the future – goals, opportunities, possibilities.  I do occasionally write about Morgan County’s rich history like my article last November about Bradford Woods, but usually my mind is forward thinking, evident in my last article about visionary Justin Clements and his All-American Innovation and […]

Episode 12 – Meet Heroes Wildlife Adventures, a non-profit with a big heart for veterans

Transcription: Kim ColeHi everyone and thanks for joining us today. I’m Kim Cole, president of the Community Foundation, Morgan County and with me today is a local husband-wife team for helping veterans and first responders all across this nation. They provide service dogs to help with PTSD, other mental health issues, they organize hunting, fishing […]