CFMC Impact Report September 2021
Dear Community Friends and Non-Profits, Morgan County teachers, counselors, social workers, youth organizations and others will tell you the number of our children experiencing trauma continues to rise each year. Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) such as abuse, neglect, domestic violence, mental illness, addiction, and more have been identified in our schools as children struggle to […]
The Community Foundation of Morgan County (CFMC) is taking a different 2021 grantmaking approach by prioritizing K-12 mental health.
Many philanthropic organizations providing grant dollars are also prioritizing key community needs in response to growing needs. CFMC is focused on creating dynamic impact, providing guidance for sustainability, and finding solutions to end cycles of poverty. CFMC opened the IMPACT Grant Cycle for 2021 with new guidelines. In addition to supporting K-12 mental health, CFMC […]
ELev8 Morgan County is Underway to Improve Early Childhood Learning
One key aspect in improving the quality of life for Morgan County residents is addressing our birth – five years of age childcare ecosystem. The first five years of a child’s life are critical for building the foundational skills essential for success in education, health, career, and life. When children do not have healthy early […]
Lilly Endowment Scholarship Applications are now open for Morgan County High School Seniors
The Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program (LECSP) awards full-tuition scholarships to students from each county in Indiana. For more information and to apply, visit here: https://cfmconline.org/donors/scholarships/. Eligibility: Students must attend a Morgan County school at the time of application or reside in Morgan County. Applicants must be high school seniors graduating by June 30, 2022. […]
Park Venture Morgan County to begin August 1 – October 15th!
Did you know that Morgan County is home to 13 parks and 2 State Forests? CFMC, Mooresville Public Library and Morgan County Public Library collaborated to provide a COVID-safe, outdoor, free event for all ages. Adventure through each park, discover some you never knew existed, and register for free prizes. If you are a Mooresville […]
Morgan County Economy Slowly Rebounding From COVID-19
Although COVID-19 has created many difficulties for individuals, families, businesses, schools, and more, it hasn’t stopped the need for economic development and growth to ensure Morgan County communities have a future. “During this pandemic, I’ve seen growth projects delayed or canceled. It’s been difficult to engage with people remotely, and there has been a lack […]
Youth First Helping Morgan County Families Get Ready for School
With schools, businesses, governmental agencies, and others shutting down in March and April due to COVID-19, many families struggled to pay their bills, keep food on the table, or tried working from home while helping their kids with e-Learning. Needless to say, this pandemic has created a lot of anxiety, stress, fear, depression, anger, and […]
Impact Grant at Work: WellSpring Empowering Families Towards Self-Sufficiency
Did you know the average age of a person experiencing homelessness is nine? That means a child somewhere in Morgan County is sleeping in a car, underneath a bridge, or is constantly moving from one couch to another with their family. No child should have to live with the fear of not eating, having no […]
Impact Grants at Work: Family Blessed by Food Pantry Pays It Forward
Difficult times, such as this COVID-19 pandemic, will either bring out the best or the worst in people. We witnessed it when people rushed to the stores to buy all of the toilet paper they could put in a cart, leaving others without any. On the positive side, we continue to see many people giving […]
Giving Locally: WE are Responsible for the Future of Morgan County
If you have been reading our stories about the numerous volunteers working at nine local food pantries to help thousands of individuals and families keep food on their tables, then you know we have residents experiencing food insecurity. Thankfully, they live in a community that cares. These women and men give of their time, talent, […]