Across White County, local leaders are dreaming bigger, identifying needs, and creating solutions that strengthen the places we call home. Through the 2026 Community Cares Grant Cycle, your Community Foundation of White County awarded $258,682 to six projects supporting recreation, accessibility, emergency response, historic preservation, and community gathering spaces. Community Cares Grants are designed to respond to the evolving needs and opportunities throughout White Co

One of the questions we hear most often at the Community Foundation is: "If I make a donation, can I choose exactly where it goes?" It's a great question—and one that helps explain what makes a community foundation unique. The short answer is yes...and no. If you have a specific charitable passion, there are many ways to support it. We help donors establish scholarship funds, designated funds for nonprofit organizations, donor-advised funds, and other charitable vehicles

When we hear the word "infrastructure," most of us think of roads, bridges, and buildings. We picture the physical structures that help a community function. But every strong community depends on another kind of infrastructure, one that is often less visible, yet just as important. It's the network of organizations, programs, services, and people working behind the scenes to keep our communities healthy, safe, and connected. Most of us don't think much about these systems un

Over the past several weeks, our community and surrounding region have weathered storm after storm. Severe thunderstorms, tornado warnings, flooding, downed trees, and power outages have become familiar sights. While the damage left behind can be overwhelming, these moments also reveal something remarkable about a community: how quickly people come together to help one another. Long before the skies clear, first responders are already answering calls. Fire departments, law e