LIFE is a youth philanthropy program of the LaGrange County Community Foundation. LIFE members gain experiences in community service and charitable giving. The students also provide oversight to youth grant funds at the Community Foundation. During the 2023 – 2024 school year LIFE offered one grant cycle, awarding $17,495 to youth serving organizations and school […]
The LaGrange County Community Foundation’s Heart of Gold Award shines the spotlight on community residents passionate about making a difference. The Community Foundation received nine nominations for the annual Heart of Gold Award, each with their own inspiring story of service and volunteerism. This year marks the 15th anniversary of the award. All nominees will […]
In April, LIFE members (representing Lakeland, Prairie Heights and Westview) served lunch to senior citizens at the LaGrange County Council on Aging during their monthly luncheon.
LaGrange County Community Foundation awarded ten LIFE grants totaling $17,495 to area organizations and schools during its 2024 LIFE grant cycle. The grants will support educational and youth projects in LaGrange County. LIFE is a youth philanthropy program of the LaGrange County Community Foundation. Members represent Lakeland, Westview and Prairie Heights High Schools, with one […]
LaGrange County Community Foundation has received a matching fund grant totaling $750,000 as part of the eighth phase of Lilly Endowment Inc.’s initiative, Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow (GIFT VIII). LaGrange County Community Foundation will use the funding to further develop its unrestricted fund – the Caring Community Fund – and to support the development […]
Jennifer McBride serves as our Office and Scholarship Manager. Her role primarily focuses on the Foundation’s daily operations, greeting visitors, processing donor gifts, coordinating board and committee meetings, as well as managing the Foundation’s scholarship programs. McBride holds a Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership from Trine University. She worked for LaGrange County government for […]
Laurie Sherck joined the LaGrange County Community Foundation staff in 2019 as the Office and Scholarship Manager. She retires at the end of March. While we are sad to see our co-worker and friend retire, we are excited to see what she will accomplish next. We spoke with Sherck and asked her to share about […]
On Jan. 11, members of the LaGrange County Chamber of Commerce joined together for a Member Showcase and the Annual Meeting. This year, the staff of the LaGrange County Community Foundation won the 2024 Member Showcase! Each year, Chamber invites members to showcase their organization or business prior to their Annual Meeting. The Community Foundation […]
Braden Rogers of Westview Jr. Sr. High School was named the recipient of the 2024 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship for LaGrange County. Lilly Endowment Community Scholars are known for their community involvement, academic achievement, charitable, and leadership. Each Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship provides for full tuition, required fees and a special allocation of up to […]
LaGrange County Community Foundation is accepting applications to the Community Scholarship Program through February 15, 2024. The Community Scholarship Program provides 47 unique scholarship opportunities for graduating high school seniors who are planning to pursue full-time education at a college, university, technical or trade school. Scholarship opportunities vary according to residency, career fields, current high […]
