Southern Indiana Living JulyAug 2016

CFCC... Centering around the Community
The Community Foundation of
Crawford County (CFCC) was
created to beneft the residents of
Crawford County through grants,
scholarships, and community leadership.
The CFCC works with donors to create
funds that refect donors’ charitable goals.
The principal of a fund is not utilized, but
portions of the earnings return to the community
through scholarships and grants.
The CFCC was founded in April
1998 by a volunteer Board of Directors
that represented a variety of interests from
Crawford County. Today, the CFCC has
awarded nearly $6 million in grants for
programs/projects supporting Crawford
County children and youth, education,
housing, health and human services, the
environment, technology advancements,
literacy and the arts, and has awarded
over $2 million in scholarships benefting
Crawford County students. The CFCC
currently manages over 75 charitable endowment
funds on behalf of families,
individuals, corporations and non-proft
organizations.
Among the Organizations that have
received CFCC support are:
• Blue River Services
• Crawford County 4-H Council
• Crawford County School Corp
• Crawford County Veterans Memorial
Association
• Crawford County Youth Baseball
and Softball, Inc.
• Habitat for Humanity
As we move toward our 20th anniversary,
the CFCC is commited to a revitalized
community foundation that is
focused on advancement and growth. Increased
grantmaking, no-cost training for
local nonprofts, new stafng structure,
and board members who bring diverse
expertise are only a few of the steps taken
to ensuring our next 20 years, and beyond.
Our success depends on participation
from the community.. We welcome
new and returning friends to play an active
role shaping the CFCC. Our Advisory
Council is charged with reaching out
to the community to recruit individuals
with an interest in becoming involved. If
your area(s) of expertise and philanthropic
interests are aligned with our mission,
we encourage you to contact our Advisory
Council, a Board member, or staf person.
We encourage you and your families
to make the CFCC a part of your personal
philanthropic endeavors. Money donated
to the Community Foundation of Crawford
County is considered an investment
in the community, and for the future.
Contact us at 812-739-2616 or cf-cc@cf-cc.
org to schedule an appointment. •
CFCC Board of Directors: Cathy Keibler, Sam
Crecelius, Paul Broughton, Karen Hanger,
Traci Kerns, Justin Mills, Patricia Ramsey,
Paul Sanders, Rick Beaver, Bob Kelly, Jim Kaiser,
Heather Minton; Wyat Jackson, Intern
Congratulations
2016 CFCC Scholarship Recipients!
Adear Azzam, Emiley Cox, Megan DeWeese, Laken Fraime, Jenney
Harris, Nicholas LaHue, Shawn Montgomery, Craig “Evan” Peabody,
Ashley Neese, Caleb Oglesby, Emily Quillen, James “Bailey” Smith, Levi
Schwartz, William Wright, MaKayla Young
Community Foundation of Crawford County
602 West Plaza Drive, PO Box 153, Leavenworth, IN 47137
812-739-2616 • www.cf-cc.org • cf-cc@cf-cc.org
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