Money Matters. But...
People matter more. Last week, I had the pleasure of joining my fellow cohorts for the John Mutz Philanthropic Leadership Institute where...
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Community Foundation of White County
There’s always something happening at your community foundation – and we’re always delighted to share good news about our wonderful community!
- Aug 17
Back to School
Returning to the classroom when I was child was almost always accompanied by some back to school jitters. At least in my young mind,...
- Aug 10
New Chapters: Greetings from Lucy Dold
On August 1st, a new chapter began unfolding at the Community Foundation of White County: after eighteen years of leadership with Leslie...
- Jul 28
Slow and Steady...
You remember the story of the tortoise and the hare, right? In their race, the overly confident hare spends lots of time running around...
- Jul 20
Part-time Residents, Full-time Partners
One of the special things about our White County community is the diversity of its residents. In addition to our full-time residents, we...
- Jul 13
WHIN for the Win!
Approximately five years ago, the Community Foundation of Greater Lafayette was contacted by Lilly Endowment. Inc. regarding its desire...
- Jul 6
It's Fair Time!
I don’t know about you, but one of the things I always look forward to each summer is the White County 4-H Fair. I love to wander...
- Jun 29
Land of Opportunity
Last weekend, many groups of families and friends gathered to enjoy summer fun, grill hotdogs and hamburgers, and light up the sky with...
- Jun 22
Gifts from the Garden
Summer is a special time for families – family reunions, new adventures, creating new memories and recalling precious older ones. This is...
- Jun 15
"25 by 25"
What?! No, this isn’t a math quiz. And it’s not a measurement for your new deck. (It’s too hot to be out there building a deck,...
- May 18
Be the Change
Perhaps Mahatma Gandhi said it best: “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” When you think about what makes our country a special...
- May 16
Women, You Are Invited!
Every woman who believes that she, together with other women who care, can make a positive difference in the lives of women and children...
- May 9
CFWC's 2021 Annual Report
Last week, friends of your Community Foundation of White County gathered at United Way’s new Community Life Building to celebrate the...
- Apr 27
Mother's Day
It comes around once a year – that day when we give special thought to the role our mother has played in our lives. And every year, we...
- Mar 30
Leadership and Teamwork: They're Not Just for Basketball
March Madness. Such a glorious time of year for college basketball fans! Did your team make the cut? How far will it go? Ah, the agony...
- Mar 21
"Next Year I'll Be..."
Not many people live to celebrate their 100th birthday, though it’s certainly more common today than it used to be. I had a dear friend...
- Mar 15
Community Foundation Launches Community Conversations
Your Community Foundation of White County is hosting a series of Community Conversations facilitated by Rural CommUnity Solutions, a...
- Mar 8
You, Uncle Sam, and Your Financal Advisor
April 15th , that day when most of us report in to Uncle Sam, is not far off. Farmers and businesses get to meet him even earlier....
- Mar 1
When Tragedy Strikes
The past week rocked our community and sent ripples of heartache far beyond the borders of White County. Indiana State Police officer...
- Feb 15
Champion YOUR Cause!
Super Bowl LVI is in the books. No matter which teams make it to each year’s game, the road to the top is never a straight path. There...