Community Foundation of Grant County, Indiana, Inc.

According to our filled-to-the-brim trash can, have we had a rough week or an awesome week? What do you think?

We have some exciting news to share! Not only is the Community Foundation of Grant County celebrating our 40th birthday this year, but we also have an incredible Matching Opportunity that we’d like to tell you more about! Because of the tremendous support you’ve provided over the years, there have been meaningful, lasting changes in our community—and now we’ve got the chance for you to make an even bigger impact. With a gift from Lilly Endowment Inc., every dollar you donate to any new or existing Give To Grant Fund will be matched 2-to-1. That means your $100 becomes $300, your $1,000 turns into $3,000, and so on, until the remaining $500,000 in matching funds is used up. It’s like a birthday present for the whole community! Your donation will support both our annual grantmaking and our bold new community leadership initiatives. Click here to read just a glimpse of what Give To Grant Funds are currently supporting: https://lnkd.in/gRmhXTsB

The CoFo Office will be closed on Thursday and Friday next week for Thanksgiving. However, we wanted to share with you our favorite recipe for homemade carrot cake! This cake is so easy to make, perfectly moist and topped with an easy homemade cream cheese frosting. Enjoy! https://lnkd.in/g9uXW7U4

This just in! Hey, Grant County Entrepreneurs...are you considering starting a business but could use a little guidance on the next steps? This introduction to using a business model canvas is a great place to begin. Scan the QR code below to register or follow this link: https://lnkd.in/gRNVpHjM

Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses has helped entrepreneurs across the country grow their businesses for over a decade by offering a free practical business training program, access to capital, and personalized support services. Now, they are expanding, bringing this best-in-class training program to rural communities across America. Apply here before December 1st!! https://lnkd.in/gznug4Ni

It's National Play Monopoly Day! Have you played Grant County's version called, Philanthropoly? Click the image for a closer look! And read more in this year's annual report by visiting https://lnkd.in/gDmuqRjh.

We loved attending Greater Grant County's Annual Meeting, the Inaugural Gathering of Gratitude, yesterday at the Gas City Performing Arts Center as a team! Great event, even better people! Thanks to all the sponsors and CONGRATULATIONS to Taylor University's Michael Lindsay, Carey Services, Abby Wilkinson from Chic Mercantile, and Meghan Skeens with Hometown Petals and More on their well-deserved business awards. What role models you are! And, speaking of role models, check out this remarkable, rock-star team we have at the CoFo...powered yesterday by Ivanhoe's Drive In milkshakes! (Bradley Myers, Hannah Yopp, Meagan Mathias, Dawn Brown, BSEd, MSM, CFRM, Shelly Jones, and Sherri Wren Rush, MBA) What a great day to live and lead in Grant County!

As we have all just thanked our soldiers on Veteran's Day for their service, it seems only fitting that we'd tell you about our recent grant to fund the Honor Flight for Northeast Indiana for 5 Grant County veterans. This work we do is certainly rewarding. Thanks for your service, Grant County Veterans! #LoveWhereYouLive #GiveWhereYouLive #VeteransMatter

Carey Services is conducting a study to identify transportation gaps and opportunities in Grant County, Indiana, with a focus on enhancing community connections, employment access, and overall accessibility for individuals living with disabilities. To ensure a well-rounded understanding, we are reaching out to caregivers, employers, and community organizations to gather valuable feedback. Your input will directly contribute to developing more inclusive transportation options for our community. Survey Links: - For Caregivers: https://lnkd.in/gkEU5vDB - For Employers & Community Groups: https://lnkd.in/gvvYGEHV Please note, you may participate in both surveys if applicable. Deadline for responses: November 15th Thank you for supporting this initiative and helping to make Grant County more accessible for all!

What a blast we had with Indiana Communities Institute recently when we help the Launch Pad for Community Based Action Planning (CBAP). We learned so much and our 35 leaders are about to gather others to activate some strategic ideas! Thanks for teaching us how to keep the momentum going! #CBAPWasOutOfThisWorld