For the past two years, Mariah Anstett has been a thoughtful and steady presence on the Youth Philanthropy Council (YPC), bringing heart, purpose, and a deep sense of care to everything she does. A senior at Tri-County Jr.–Sr. High School, she joined YPC with a simple but powerful goal: to use her skills and knowledge to support others in her community. What she values most about YPC is the opportunity to help turn awareness into action. “I enjoy getting to help fund solutio

The Community Foundation of White County has received a grant of $750,000 from Lilly Endowment Inc. through the Community Support Grant component of the ninth phase of its Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow (GIFT IX) initiative. This is one of 92 Community Support Grants being awarded through GIFT IX, a statewide Lilly Endowment initiative designed to support the efforts of community foundations to strengthen the quality of life in the communities they serve. The Community Su

Some of the most meaningful change in a community begins with a simple yet powerful idea: trusting local philanthropy to respond where the need is greatest. Unrestricted giving allows your Community Foundation of White County to do just that. These flexible dollars create space to listen, respond, and act when opportunities arise or urgent needs surface. They are the quiet force behind many visible successes, strengthening our community in ways both large and small. This pas