Celebrate National Nutrition Month
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) has designated March as National Nutrition Month. During this time, AND encourages consumers to reflect on their nutrition and lifestyle habits and set goals to promote health and wellbeing. The theme of National Nutrition Month this March is Eat Right, Bite by Bite. Eating a healthful diet should […]
You are me, and I am You.
For a moment, I want you to take pause. I want you to take a moment and think about all of the many decisions that you’ve had to make in your life; from your toddler years up until this very moment. Some of these decisions were rather insignificant – like what you should pack for […]
Students Find Safety, Support, and Stability at Monrovia Schools
On any day of the week, Monrovia High School Guidance Counselors Joanie Stader and Gretchen Knock are doing more than helping students find the right college or trade school to attend after graduation. Students walk through their doors to find a safe place where they are heard and accepted. Spend time with Stader and Knock […]
Become a Mentor Today. Change a Life Tomorrow.
Children represent our future as they grow and discover their own, unique paths in life. Some of them will become doctors to help the sick, others will be teachers making a difference in a student’s life, and there will be those who take on leadership roles, such as a mayor, police officer, and a pastor. If […]
To Grow or Not to Grow
What Kind of Future Do You Want for Morgan County? Did you know Morgan County’s population growth has remained stagnant at one percent since 2010? With an estimated current population of 70,000 that equates to roughly 700 new people moving into the county every year. Also, our county continues to fall behind in economic development […]
Bradford Woods: Family Battle Buddies Helps Veterans
FAMILY BATTLE BUDDIES: Helping Veterans and Their Families Build Stronger Relationships The Community Foundation of Morgan County (CFMC) recognizes our veterans have made huge sacrifices to protect our freedom and when they return, many of them struggle to readjust to being part of a family or the workforce again. CFMC provides funding to local veterans […]
CFMC Funds at Work: Emily Downey Memorial Scholarship
EMILY DOWNEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP HONORS YOUNG LIFE BY HELPING CLASSMATES Her life ended too soon, but the memory and legacy of Emily Downey, an Indian Creek High School student and athlete, continues to help fellow classmates who are heading to college. “Emily was a friendly face to everyone she encountered. She made everyone feel special […]
Your Story. Our Morgan County. Tracks4Vets
Tracks4Vets Helping Veterans to “Drive On. Serve On. and Work On.” Many military veterans have difficulty adjusting to civilian life when they either return from active duty for a while or retire from their branch of service. Gone are the days of a highly disciplined structure/routine where they’re doing most everything as a collective group […]
Tracks4Vets and Indiana VFW Working Together to Help More Veterans
New Partnership Will Provide More Opportunities to Fund Tracked Utility Carriers for Disabled Veterans TRAFALGAR, Indiana, January 10, 2019 –– Tracks4Vets, a 501(c)3, has entered into a partnership with the VFW of Indiana. “This partnership is ideal for the VFW to reach our veterans in a new and relevant way,” said Tracks4Vets Director of Veteran […]
CFMC Brief: College Costs On the Rise
ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIPS CAN HELP OFFSET INCREASING COLLEGE COSTS If you’re the parent of a college-bound student, more than likely you’re feeling overwhelmed by the fact tuition and fees for many Indiana public and private universities continue to go up while your pocketbook shrinks. It’s a trend that’s been occurring for the past three decades across […]