For the past two years, Chase Pekny has been a dedicated member of the Youth Philanthropy Council (YPC), stepping into leadership as Vice President. YPC brings together students from across White County to learn about philanthropy, serve their communities, and award grants that make a difference in their schools. Through this experience, Chase has helped foster collaboration among his peers while gaining a deeper understanding of the grantmaking process. “My favorite thing a

As we step into a new season, it’s hard to ignore the energy that comes with it—the warmth returning to the air and fresh green growth emerging from the ground below. After months of winter’s stillness, there’s a natural pull to get outside, reconnect, and embrace something new. At your Community Foundation of White County, we are proud to support projects that enhance quality of life across our community, especially those that invite people outdoors to gather, explore, and

For 28 years, your Community Foundation of White County has spread impact into all corners of our little place in the world, embedding legacies deep into our roots that shape our communities, and will continue to do so for generations to come. In 2006, the Community Foundation of White County (CFWC) partnered with Diane Fishel-Hall, a native of White County, to rebrand our logo. Our office is headquartered in Monticello, but there can be a perception that we excl