Applications due Tuesday, August 1

The Marshall County Community Foundation is now accepting applications for the second of two 2017 Community Funds grant rounds. These grants support specific projects or programs throughout Marshall County typically focusing on the arts, education, health and human services, recreation and the environment.

Nonprofits and neighbors rally to raise funds to support Marshall County

The Marshall County Community Foundation is proud to announce the next big giving opportunity: Marshall County Match Madness. On Thursday, May 25, a 10% match will be added to contributions made to eligible endowment funds held at the Foundation.

MCCF announced the first round of 2017 grants from the Foundation’s Community Fund during an awards presentation held Wednesday, April 12, 2017 in Plymouth, Indiana. Twice each year, nonprofit organizations are invited to submit proposals for new, innovative and collaborative projects.

Students at Bremen High School Create Scholarship

The Bremen FFA Chapter at Bremen High School is beginning 2017 with exciting news – the creation of a new scholarship fund at the Marshall County Community Foundation for Bremen students passionate about agriculture.

Group to explore the importance of early childhood education and care on Saturday, February 11

Community leaders across the country are recognizing the importance of early childhood education and care in the health and vitality of our families and communities. New energy, new investments, and new opportunities are developing to support early childhood services.

Point in Time Count to occur county-wide Wednesday, January 25
The Marshall County Community Foundation and United Way of Marshall County are working with the local faith community, nonprofit agencies, businesses and volunteers to conduct a survey to collect data on homelessness and housing insecurities in Marshall County.

First Round Applications due February 1
The Foundation is now accepting applications for the first of two 2017 Community Funds grant rounds. These grants support specific projects or programs throughout Marshall County typically focusing on the arts, education, health and human services, recreation and the environment.

The Foundation is proud to announce that Emory Smith has been named the recipient of a four-year, full tuition scholarship as the MCCF 2017 Lilly Endowment Community Scholar. Smith will receive full tuition to the Indiana College of her choice and a yearly stipend for required books and equipment. 

The Marhsall County Community Foundation announced the first round of 2016 grants from the Foundation’s Community Fund during an awards presentation October 5, 2016, in Plymouth, Indiana. Twice each year, nonprofit organizations are invited to submit proposals for new, innovative and collaborative projects.

The Marshall County community is invited to attend a dedication ceremony in front of the Marshall County Museum, 123 N. Michigan St., on Friday, August, 12 at 1 PM EDT for the dedication of the Indiana Bicentennial Bison.  

The Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship is a four-year full tuition scholarship to an accredited Indiana university or college.  High School seniors who are Marshall County residents should contact their guidance office, the Marshall County Community Foundation office at 574- 935-5159 or go online to www.marshallcountycf.org for an application.

The Marshall County Career Success Coalition proudly announces the Marshall County Education Summit: Strengthening Our Talent Pipeline, to be held on September 14 from 8 AM to 1 PM at Lindenwood Retreat and Conference Center.

Business, government, education, nonprofit and community leaders are asked to attend. Please RSVP here. 

Leadership Marshall County organizers are accepting applications for Class XXII (Twenty-two). Leadership Marshall County (LMC) is a program dedicated to cultivating today’s leaders to serve tomorrow’s community by building a solid foundation of informed, action-oriented employees and citizens. Participants gain valuable exposure to community leaders, programs and service initiatives. Involvement in group projects encourages further investigation into long-term community goals, strategies and planning objectives. The program is designed to expand networks in both public and private sectors and improve communication among leaders.

Sessions are generally held one afternoon per month for nine months starting in September. Topics covered in this series include Marshall County government, agriculture, education, economic development, arts, tourism, health and human services and criminal justice. To date, over 300 community leaders have participated. Join the ranks! For more information, contact the Marshall County Community Foundation office at 574-935-5159 or click here to download or fill out the online application. This program is sponsored by the Marshall County Community Foundation and the United Way of Marshall County.

“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” 
-John Quincy Adams

Marshall County was among eleven Indiana counties who received College Success County distinctions June 28 for their work to increase the percentage of Hoosiers with education and training beyond high school. Indiana Commissioner for Higher Education Teresa Lubbers presented the awards during a special ceremony held at the Indiana Statehouse. 

Leadership Marshall County, a joint program between the Marshall County Community Foundation and the United Way of Marshall County, held graduation for the fourteen participants of Class XXI on May 11, 2016, in the Legion Memorial Building at Culver Academies.