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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Building Futures: The Trade School Transforming Morgan County’s Opportunities

I have spent a lot of time this year recruiting membership to our giving circles, Guys Who Give and 100+ Women Who Care.  While doing just that one February day, I received a call from a gentleman recruit who asked if I had time for some questions.  You bet!  I expected some “softball” questions about […]

Bursting with News: A Month of Big Changes and New Beginnings!

I am busting with so much news this month, It is hard to know where to start!  New office space, new talent, new giving circle members, a new grant cycle, new scholarship workshops, and soon a new website!  We are improving and growing, and we hope you are noticing and wanting to know more. Perhaps […]

The first quarterly meeting of Guys Who Give Morgan County did not disappoint!

Fifty-three (53) founding members met last week at Grassyfork Fisheries at 5:30 pm and before 7 pm voted to award Habitat For Humanity over $15,000.  Way to come together for Morgan County nonprofits, Guys! After the huge success of 100+ Women Who Care in March, I was feeling pressure to have an equally triumphant start […]

Breaking the Stigma: Prioritizing Youth Mental Health in Our Community

I had the opportunity last week to join a dear friend to see the Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical Dear Evan Hansen.  I had no expectation of the performance as I entered the IU Auditorium.  I had not read anything to prepare me for what I was about to see. In a word, the show […]