"A house is made of bricks and beams. A home is made of hopes and dreams." - Unknown For your Community Foundation, the Calvert Youth Center is home. If you haven’t made the visit to our office, you may not realize the awesome history behind the building. At the roundabout corner of the Monticello Christian Church, Monticello City Park, and the Main Street Station, you’ll find our little yellow building nestled into the corner of the intersection. Built in 1949, the buildin

There is something powerful about a child holding a book and hearing a story come to life. At Meadowlawn Elementary, that experience takes center stage each year during B.E.A.R. Week, which stands for Be Enthusiastic About Reading . It is a week dedicated to sparking curiosity, building connections, and helping students discover that reading is not just something you learn. It is something you can love. Through support from your Community Foundation of White County, Meadowla

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