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Community Foundation of White County
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Signs of Spring
As I type this, the sun is shining brightly and a prediction of weather in the 60s is rumored for the week. Also as I type this, I...
Mar 10, 2021
The Language of Kindness
“Kindness is a language we all can speak. Even the deaf can hear it and the blind can see it.” Mother Teresa’s words truly describe the...
Mar 3, 2021
George and Abe
When I was in elementary school, Abe Lincoln and George Washington’s birthdays were a big deal. We sometimes cut out silhouettes of their...
Feb 24, 2021
I Just Want to Help...
The success of any community is built on the talents and energy of its members. Like every other community in the world, White County...
Feb 16, 2021
Valentine Chocolates
Happy Valentine’s Day (almost)! February 14 is a day we’ve set aside to celebrate Love. Typically, our attention is focused on that...
Feb 13, 2021
But I'm Not a Wealthy Person
Most of us are not wealthy. Blessed? Yes. But fabulously wealthy? No. The good news? You don’t have to be wealthy to make a long-lasting...
Feb 3, 2021
Turning The Page
Long before 2020 ended, people were heralding its end. It seemed that everyone was ready to turn the page and open Chapter 2021, hoping...
Jan 27, 2021
Whatever You Do...
Several years ago, I received a gift that remains very special to me. It is a small stone plaque engraved with the words “Whatever you...
Jan 20, 2021
It's a New Year: Let's Get Organized!
As one year ends and the new one begins, one often hears, “So, what’s your New Year’s resolution?” Let’s be truthful. Despite our best...
Jan 13, 2021
What's YOUR Legacy?
What a strange year this has been. Everyday lives altered by a pandemic that continues to rage. An election that seemed to create deeper...
Jan 6, 2021
It's a Wonderful Life
Over the past week or so, your Community Foundation of White County has been able to spread a little cheer by distributing grant...
Dec 22, 2020
Goodbye, with Many Thanks
In the past couple of weeks, White County has said goodbye to four of its most ardent and dedicated supporters. Harry Voorhis, Kevin...
Dec 15, 2020
Angels Among Us
Do you believe in angels? Several years ago, a song called “Angels among Us” hit the airwaves, and whenever I hear it, it seems to touch...
Dec 14, 2020
Thankful... for YOU!
Thanksgiving is nearly here, a time when we pause to give thanks for our many blessings – family and friends, the precious gift of...
Nov 24, 2020
So How Do We Fund Community Foundation Grants??
As you read in today’s paper, your Community Foundation of White County has announced two more rounds of exciting grant awards. So where...
Nov 11, 2020
All Aboard Monon!
Last Saturday evening, ghosts, goblins and super heroes gathered in Monon, eagerly awaiting treats available from ghoulishly decorated...
Nov 2, 2020
The "P" Word
Philanthropy. It’s a big word with even bigger rewards, but it’s really very simple. Philanthropy is the charitable giving of time,...
Oct 15, 2020
Building Community: Harnessing the Power of Local Wealth
A few years ago, I attended the Symposium on Rural Philanthropy: Harnessing the Power of Local Wealth sponsored by Lt. Governor Becky...
Oct 7, 2020
White County's Newest Leaders
Two weeks ago, Leadership White County finally celebrated its latest class of graduates with a dinner, graduation ceremony, and an...
Sep 29, 2020
Celebrating Community: CFWC 2019 Annual Report
Every year, thanks to thoughtful, generous people who care about our White County community, your Community Foundation of White County...
Sep 17, 2020
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