One Person Can Make a Difference: The Story of Susie’s Place and the Power of Giving Together
One of the best parts of my job at Community Foundation is learning about the nonprofits who serve our county. Even after more than 2 years, I am still discovering organizations that have flown under my radar. Last month, a friend and local businessman asked if I would meet with the Chief Development Officer from […]
A Historic Moment: Expanding Impact and Opportunity Across Morgan County
It is hard to believe 2026 is half over, but I could not be more pleased at our mid-year progress. The Community Foundation has again hit a new milestone. Thanks to a generous grant opportunity from Lilly Endowment, we awarded $1,500,000 last month to nonprofits serving three of our county’s highest needs – childcare, affordable […]
Record Scholarships, Remarkable Students: A Milestone Year for Morgan County
The month of May is scholarship season here at the Community Foundation. This is when the hard work put in by Morgan County students and CFMC staff comes together, resulting in excitement and joy of presenting the awards. I am pleased to report that 2026 yielded more applicants and higher quality applications than any […]
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 […]
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 […]