"A house is made of bricks and beams. A home is made of hopes and dreams." - Unknown For your Community Foundation, the Calvert Youth Center is home. If you haven’t made the visit to our office, you may not realize the awesome history behind the building. At the roundabout corner of the Monticello Christian Church, Monticello City Park, and the Main Street Station, you’ll find our little yellow building nestled into the corner of the intersection. Built in 1949, the buildin

There is something powerful about a child holding a book and hearing a story come to life. At Meadowlawn Elementary, that experience takes center stage each year during B.E.A.R. Week, which stands for Be Enthusiastic About Reading . It is a week dedicated to sparking curiosity, building connections, and helping students discover that reading is not just something you learn. It is something you can love. Through support from your Community Foundation of White County, Meadowla

The Community Foundation of White County is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2026 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship for White County: Kendall Bridwell of Frontier Junior Senior High School. Lilly Endowment Community Scholars are recognized for their community involvement, academic achievement, character, and leadership. “It is always inspiring to celebrate a Lilly Scholar, and this year is no exception. This individual reflects the heart of White County, and we ar