Community Impact in Action: LaGrange County Community Foundation Awards $75,975 to Nonprofit Initiatives

November 18, 2024

The LaGrange County Community Foundation has awarded $75,975 in grants to eight nonprofit organizations as part of its 2024 Fall Community Impact Grants Cycle. These grants will support a diverse range of initiatives aimed at enhancing the quality of life for LaGrange County residents, from health and human services to education, environmental stewardship, and arts […]

Nonprofit workshop ‘Board Basics’ offers essential training for board members

October 29, 2024

The LaGrange County Community Foundation will present a nonprofit workshop, Board Basics, on Friday, November 15, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Community Foundation. Designed for both new and seasoned board members and nonprofit leaders, Board Basics provides practical insights into the core responsibilities of nonprofit board service. Led by Mike Stone of […]

Finalists announced for LaGrange County’s 2025 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship

October 10, 2024

LAGRANGE ­— Five LaGrange County high school seniors have been named finalists for the 2025 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship. This prestigious award recognizes an outstanding high school senior from LaGrange County who exemplifies service, leadership, and academic excellence. The recipient will receive a full-tuition scholarship for four years to any accredited college or university in […]

Explore the Future: Join Us for an Open House to Unveil the LaGrange County Master Trails Plan

September 12, 2024

LaGrange County Community Foundation, in collaboration with LaGrange County Trails, is hosting the Big Idea Open House on September 26, from 6-8 p.m. The event will showcase preliminary concepts for the LaGrange County Master Trails Plan, an initiative aimed at enhancing and expanding trail infrastructure throughout LaGrange County. The Big Idea Open House will be […]

2023 Lilly Scholar Kamryn Miller Reflects on Her College Journey 

August 5, 2024

Kamryn Miller, a recipient of the 2023 LaGrange County Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship, recently spoke about how the scholarship supported her college journey.  A graduate of Westview Jr.-Sr. High School, Miller will begin her sophomore year at Taylor University in Upland studying mechanical engineering. The scholarship provides full tuition for four years of undergraduate study, […]

LaGrange County Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Application Opens July 26

July 16, 2024

LaGrange County’s 2025 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship application opens on July 26, 2024. The Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program (LECSP) will provide 147 scholarships statewide and one scholarship in LaGrange County. The program, administered statewide by Independent Colleges of Indiana (ICI), is offered locally in LaGrange County through the LaGrange County Community Foundation. The scholarship […]

Trailblazing Insights: A Conversation with Jeff Wingstrom, President of LaGrange County Trails

Jeff Wingstrom, President of LaGrange County Trails, shares about the current building of a new 17-mile trail system.

Community Spirit: A Recap of Our Annual Celebration

June 18, 2024

The LaGrange County Community Foundation hosted its Annual Celebration on the evening of Thursday, June 13, bringing together volunteers, donors, and community partners to honor philanthropy in LaGrange County. Held at the Farmstead Inn & Conference Center in Shipshewana, the event was attended by approximately 150 community members. The evening began with the invocation by […]

Scholarship program provides $145,250 in support to graduating high school seniors

June 5, 2024

Through the 2024 Community Scholarship Program at the LaGrange County Community Foundation program, a total of $145,250 in scholarships will be provided to area students. Jennifer McBride, Community Foundation Scholarship Manager, presented the awards in May to students at school ceremonies for Lakeland, Prairie Heights and Westview schools. The Community Foundation manages more than 50 […]

Staff day in South Milford

The LaGrange County Community Foundation staff visited South Milford in May to see two recent grant funded community projects. On this trip, they visited two new spots: Coffee & Cream and the South Milford Veterans Memorial Park. Coffee & Cream of South Milford Coffee & Cream opened their doors on May 25 at 8015 E […]