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Community Foundation of White County
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White County Legacies: The Bill, Mary, & Steve McKinley Family Fund
Family is one of the things that a person can hold dearest to themselves. Families shape our lives, and sometimes, shape communities. The...
Jul 16, 2025
White County Legacies: The Larry & Nancy Crabb Family Endowment
Most people have a certain someone in mind when they think about people that had a positive impact on their life. For some, it’s a family...
Jul 9, 2025
The Susan Willbanks Theatre Fund for “The Best Kids in the World”
Our community is quieter this summer. On June 20, 2025, we lost Susan Marie (Wilson) Willbanks—counselor, educator, director, mentor, and...
Jul 2, 2025
Grief is Agony. Grief is Comfort
Every June, when the trees are in full leaf and our Indiana evenings linger in a painterly twilight, I find myself wading through a...
Jun 25, 2025
Honoring White County’s Legacies: Dave Shook
It is very rare to see someone so attached to their community that they make it their current life’s work to give back to it. We, as a...
Jun 18, 2025
Congratulations Class of 2025!
Congratulations to the Class of 2025! This year, we are proud to celebrate your hard work, determination, and dreams for the future. We...
Jun 11, 2025
The Building Blocks of the Future
The White County's mission is shown through the roots of grantmaking. Our mission goes beyond simply awarding grants; we’re rooted in...
Jun 4, 2025
Women: You're Invited!
For more than 16 years, Women Giving Together has been a powerful force for good in White County. What began as a small group of inspired...
May 28, 2025
A Season of Celebrations
May has been a month filled with joyful gatherings and heartfelt recognition at the Community Foundation of White County. From honoring...
May 21, 2025
Honoring the Legacy of Twin Lakes Class of 1971
Members of the Twin Lakes Class of 1971 have come together to create a lasting tribute to classmates who have passed away by establishing...
May 14, 2025
Women Giving Together's New Beginnings
After 16 years of hosting its cherished annual Ladies Luncheon, Women Giving Together —a giving circle of the Community Foundation of...
May 7, 2025
Together We Thrive
At your Community Foundation of White County, we believe in the power of partnership. Over the years, collaboration has proven to be one...
Apr 30, 2025
Bursting Across White County
For 27 years, your Community Foundation of White County has spread impact into all corners of our little place in the world, embedding...
Apr 23, 2025
Drew Turner: One Senior's Commitment to Community
When it comes to leadership, some people wait to grow into it. Others, like Drew Turner, step into it with purpose from the very start....
Apr 16, 2025
There's Still Time to Shape Your Community
It’s not too late to make a difference that lasts forever. At your Community Foundation of White County, we believe in the power of...
Apr 9, 2025
Fueling the Fire Within: A Young Leader’s Journey
People often ask me, “Vera, what are you planning on doing with your life?” Truthfully, even as a freshman in college, I still don’t have...
Apr 2, 2025
White County Veterans Share Voices at Town Hall
On Wednesday, March 19, White County veterans gathered at the White County Veteran Service Office in Monticello for an important town...
Mar 26, 2025
YPC Senior Shoutout: Mady Westerhouse
For the past two years, Mady Westerhouse has been an integral part of the Community Foundation of White County’s Youth Philanthropy...
Mar 19, 2025
Thoughtful Philanthropy for a Happier Community
Eleanor Roosevelt once said, “Since you get more joy out of giving to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness...
Mar 13, 2025
Family, Community, and the Best of Both Worlds
You’ve probably seen that cheeky bumper sticker on the back of an RV: "We’re Spending Our Kids’ Inheritance." It’s a playful nod to the...
Mar 5, 2025
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