Eight Finalists, Two Scholars, One Exceptional County
The end of 2025 was filled with lots of exciting news at CFMC including Lilly Endowment’s approval of our Lilly scholarship winners. As I was quoted in our press release […]
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Favorite Things & Big Impact: A Look Back at CFMC’s 2025
I clearly remember when Opray Winfrey made her television debut back in September of 1986. That was a big deal in our house, and my mom required a television in […]
Calling all Hunters & Farmers: A Powerful Way to Reduce Hunger Locally
Every month, I consult with my staff, my family, and even some of you on what I should discuss in my column, and this month is no different. While there […]
Fall Brings Our Greatest Harvest Yet: Morgan County Meets GIFT VIII Challenge!
Another year has passed, fall is here, and it is harvesting time again for many in our community. The Community Foundation is also harvesting many benefits from our hard work […]
The Future Is Here: Robotics, Innovation, and Opportunity in Morgan County
Since joining the Community Foundation, naturally my thoughts have been about the future – goals, opportunities, possibilities. I do occasionally write about Morgan County’s rich history like my article last […]
Building Futures: The Trade School Transforming Morgan County’s Opportunities
I have spent a lot of time this year recruiting membership to our giving circles, Guys Who Give and 100+ Women Who Care. While doing just that one February day, […]
Bursting with News: A Month of Big Changes and New Beginnings!
I am busting with so much news this month, It is hard to know where to start! New office space, new talent, new giving circle members, a new grant cycle, […]
A Force for Good: Highlights from the 100+ Women Who Care’s 2nd Quarterly Meeting
“Energized and excited for what is happening in Morgan County.” This was in an email I received from Melissa Plunket the morning after members of 100+ Women Who Care met […]
The first quarterly meeting of Guys Who Give Morgan County did not disappoint!
Fifty-three (53) founding members met last week at Grassyfork Fisheries at 5:30 pm and before 7 pm voted to award Habitat For Humanity over $15,000. Way to come together for […]
Breaking the Stigma: Prioritizing Youth Mental Health in Our Community
I had the opportunity last week to join a dear friend to see the Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical Dear Evan Hansen. I had no expectation of the performance as […]
