Jun 11th, 2024
New Gardener At Warsaw Central Park Gardens
With nearly 200 varieties of both annual and perennial plants at Warsaw’s Central Park Gardens, the gardens are made possible by a donation creating an… Read more »
Foundation News
Jun 10th, 2024
Meet Our 2024 Scholarship Recipients!
The Community Foundation wishes to thank the many generous donors who made giving nearly $800,000 in scholarships possible this year! Congratulations to the 210 area… Read more »
Apr 22nd, 2024
Endowments – Built To Last
Written by Stephanie Overbey, CEO of the Community Foundation. My 16-year-old triplets recently got their drivers licenses. So, last weekend my husband and I told… Read more »
Apr 19th, 2024
KCCF Receives National Recognition
Kosciusko County Community Foundation recently received re-accreditation with the nation’s highest standard for philanthropic excellence. Community Foundations National Standards establish legal, ethical, and effective practices… Read more »
Mar 28th, 2024
Board Bank Time, Talent & Treasure Survey
Have a passion for making a difference in your local community? Kosciusko County Community Foundation houses the Board Bank, a database of community volunteers interested… Read more »
Mar 27th, 2024
KCCF Announces Matching Funds Grant
Kosciusko County Community Foundation has received a matching fund grant totaling $1.5 million as part of the eighth phase of Lilly Endowment Inc.’s initiative, Giving… Read more »
Mar 8th, 2024
Infant & Toddler Care Applications Now Being Accepted
The Kosciusko County Community Foundation has announced that it is now accepting applications from eligible child care programs and centers for Infant & Toddler Care… Read more »
Feb 6th, 2024
KCCF Invests in Affordable Housing – Partnering with Habitat for Humanity
Kosciusko County Community Foundation recently approved a grant of $91,200 to Habitat for Humanity of Kosciusko County to provide seed money for four additional homes… Read more »
Jan 10th, 2024
Winona Lake Resident Named to Mutz Philanthropic Leadership Institute
Alex Hall, vice president of programs at the Kosciusko County Community Foundation, has been selected as a member of the 2024 class of the Mutz… Read more »
Jan 8th, 2024
Warsaw Dive Team Receives Grants from Local Foundations
The Warsaw Dive Team, consisting of divers from the Warsaw Police Department, the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, and the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory, received grants in… Read more »
Dec 29th, 2023
Fear is a Liar Ministries Donates to Kosciusko County Riley Kids Fund in Honor of Payton Slaymaker
Fear is a Liar Ministries recently donated $3,000 to the Kosciusko County Riley Kids Fund held at the Kosciusko County Community Foundation. The money was… Read more »
Dec 21st, 2023
Grossnickle Eye Center Matches $1,900 Gift to Benefit Area Homeless Shelters
The staff at Grossnickle Eye Center recently donated $1,900 to benefit area homeless shelters in honor of the Grossnickle Eye Center doctors at Christmas. The… Read more »
Dec 20th, 2023
Infant & Toddler Care in Kosciusko Gets A Big Boost From Lilly Endowment Inc
Kosciusko County Community Foundation announced that it has received a $2,838,000 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to strengthen the learning and development of very young… Read more »
Dec 12th, 2023
Two Wawasee students awarded with Lilly Endowment Community Scholarships
The Kosciusko County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the 2024 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship recipients: Grant Krull and Allison Clark. The Lilly Endowment Community… Read more »
Nov 27th, 2023
Kendra Housel Returns To The Kosciusko County Community Foundation
The Kosciusko County Community Foundation (KCCF) is pleased to welcome Kendra Housel as the Program Administrative Assistant. Upon graduation from college, Kendra previously worked at… Read more »