Giving Locally: Little Free Pantry at St. Mary’s Episcopal Open 24/7 to Anyone in Need

CFMC COVID-19 Emergency Fund in Action It only takes one person to have an idea and asking others to get involved in order for many lives to be changed for the better. During this time of uncertainty and heartbreak with COVID-19, people from all walks of faith in Morgan County are helping individuals and families […]
Giving Locally: Mt. Olive UMC Food Pantry Providing Groceries, Smiles, and Prayers

CFMC COVID-19 Emergency Fund in Action In Morgan County, we’ve experienced our fair share of crises that brought our family, friends, neighbors, and communities closer together as we helped each other find stability once more. Today, we’re faced with the COVID-19 crisis that’s keeping us apart, so everyone remains safe and healthy. We don’t have […]
Giving Locally: Years From Now, You Won’t Regret Being Kind to Your Neighbor

Even during times of uncertainty and difficulties, like the place we find ourselves today with the Coronavirus, may we continually look for something good and positive to lift our spirits. We don’t have to look very far in Morgan County, thanks to Project Kindness. On March 18, Project Kindness sent floral arrangements to 13 nurses […]
Giving Locally: More Mentors Needed at Monrovia Middle School

Think back to your childhood and a time when you were struggling either at school or home. Did you have an adult you trusted, could talk to, and who encouraged you to not give up? If so, you were blessed. However, many of our kids today in Morgan County don’t have a positive role model […]
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 […]
News Release: Community Foundation of Morgan County (CFMC) Launches Covid-19 Emergency Fund

For Immediate Release COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MORGAN COUNTY (CFMC) LAUNCHES COVID-19 EMERGENCY FUND Morgan County, IN— The Community Foundation of Morgan County (CFMC) has established a COVID-19 Emergency Fund in response to meeting community needs and to provide immediate support to our local food pantries that help the most at-risk financially in Morgan County. The […]
Giving Locally: Morgan County Man Living Like a Good Samaritan

If you think one person cannot make a difference, think again. A Morgan County native, we’ll call him William Austin as he wanted to remain anonymous, grew up in a family where his mom instilled core values such as kindness, hard work, respect, and honesty. They were not wealthy in terms of dollars. Instead, they […]
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 […]
CFMC ANNOUNCES LILLY ENDOWMENT COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP (LECSP) FINALISTS

Morgan County, IN – The Community Foundation of Morgan County is honored to announce the finalists for the 2020 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship (LECSP). CFMC received 56 applications this year from Morgan County students. Eight applicants have been chosen as 2020 Morgan County Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Finalists. The finalists are: Andrea Cottongim, Greenwood Christian Academy Wyatt […]