News Archive - Kosciusko County Community Foundation

Jan 23rd, 2023

Over $160,000 recently awarded to 20 local organizations, agencies

Living in Transition Effectively (LITE), based in Milford, Ind., is among the grantees from the most recent Community Funds grant cycle. “We prepare individuals to… Read more »

Jan 12th, 2023

Local students, parents invited to attend free scholarship info sessions

The Kosciusko County Community Foundation is offering three free informational sessions this winter. The sessions are geared toward students who are planning to enroll in... Read more »

Jan 3rd, 2023

Dinner and auction raise nearly $8,700 for Andy Kryder Memorial Scholarship Fund

The Andy Kryder Memorial Scholarship Fund Auction and Dinner Fundraiser recently raised money for a scholarship fund held by the Kosciusko County Community Foundation. Event... Read more »

Dec 27th, 2022

KREMC Operation Round Up grant deadline approaching soon!

Every year, Kosciusko REMC (KREMC), through their Operation Round Up program, awards grants during four application cycles: February 1, May 1, August 1 and November 1.... Read more »

Dec 20th, 2022

KEYS grant deadline is approaching soon!

Kosciusko Endowment Youth Services (KEYS) is accepting grant applications for educational programs and projects impacting students in Kosciusko County. The upcoming application deadline is January... Read more »

Dec 13th, 2022

Two local students awarded with Lilly Endowment Community Scholarships

The Kosciusko County Community Foundation is pleased to announce this year’s Lilly Endowment Community Scholarships recipients: Jordyn Leininger and Ryun Hoffert. The Lilly Endowment Community... Read more »

Dec 5th, 2022

At the Y, inclusive child care begins with well-equipped adults

Ask any parent; there is a need for high-quality child care in Kosciusko County. The Kosciusko County YMCA seeks to meet that need by doing... Read more »

Nov 28th, 2022

Personalized care from Cancer Services lifts burdens from cancer patients

At first, Philip Paseka thought he was having acid reflux. A well-intentioned doctor suggested he start taking aspirin … but rather than feel better, Philip... Read more »

Nov 17th, 2022

Kosciusko County Community Foundation celebrates accomplishments, shares impactful stories from past year

PRESS RELEASE - The Kosciusko County Community Foundation looked back at the 2021-22 fiscal year during the Annual Celebration on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022. From... Read more »

Nov 10th, 2022

A spark of hope: The Shamrock Shop

You may be familiar with Community Fund Grants, but if not, here is a quick overview. Community Fund Grants are awarded based on a competitive... Read more »

Nov 10th, 2022

Community invited to give to the Gidieon Cook Memorial Fund

The Gidieon Orion Cook Memorial Fund supports programs that meet the changing needs in our community ̶ all in memory of a very special little... Read more »

Oct 20th, 2022

Community Foundation awards almost $150k to 24 local organizations

Twenty-four local organizations recently received funding from the Kosciusko County Community Foundation’s Community Funds and Kosciusko REMC Operation Round Up grants. Almost $150,000 was awarded, in... Read more »

Aug 30th, 2022

Kosciusko County Community Foundation offers Go Forward! funding for local towns

The Kosciusko County Community Foundation has set aside funding for local town governments who participated in FORWARD Kosciusko County. Selected recipients may receive a one-time... Read more »

Aug 30th, 2022

SYM Financial Recognized by Community Foundation as philanthropic partner

At their recent Investment Advisory Committee meeting, Kosciusko County Community Foundation presented SYM Financial Advisors with their Philanthropic Partner Award. Community Foundation CEO, Stephanie Overbey,... Read more »

Aug 3rd, 2022

American Legion Riders 253 Donate to KC Riley Kids Fund

The American Legion Riders 253 out of North Webster recently presented a donation in the amount of $2,000 to the Kosciusko County Riley Kids Fund.… Read more »