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Read the latest stories and announcements from the Steuben County Community Foundation. You can also sign up to receive monthly emails from SCCF, with updates on recent grants, scholarships, and foundation news. Nonprofits may also sign up for our monthly nonprofit newsletter, which includes a spotlight story on a local nonprofit, fundraising tips, grant deadlines and details about our nonprofit capacity building series.
Recent Posts
You can check out our news archives here for additional stories about SCCF donors, grants, and community initiatives.
Flint Springs Elementary Outdoor Courtyard Grant Story
In October 2020, SCCF toured the location of a grant from a donor-advised fund. The Ralph E. Taylor Conservation fund was established at SCCF in
Gage King Named Steuben County’s 2021 Lilly Endowment Community Scholar
Gage King, an Angola High School senior, has been named as the Steuben County 2021 Lilly Endowment Community Scholar. King will receive a four-year, full-tuition
Nonprofit Spotlight: Fremont Youth and Community Outreach
Fremont Youth and Community Outreach, also known as FYCO, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in Fremont. They operate as a food pantry, but their
An Announcement 20 Years in the Making
Background of Steuben County Fiber Network For more than 20 years, SCCF has grown and managed a community-wide dark broadband fiber network. Decades ago, community
Betty P. Goranson Music Scholarship
Though Betty and Dean Goranson both grew up in Nebraska, they considered Steuben County to be their “home” for many years. They met while studying
SCCF Announces 2021 Lilly Endowment Community Scholar Finalists
The six 2021 Lilly Endowment Community Scholar finalists have been selected by the Steuben County Community Foundation (SCCF). After reviewing 14 highly competitive applications from
Meet the 2020-2021 FIST President
This year, Kaleb Gannon will serve as president of FIST. Kaleb is a senior at Fremont High School. FIST stands for Forever Improving Steuben County
2020 Annual Meeting
SCCF decided to hold our annual meeting virtually this year. We created this short video to give you a recap of our Fiscal Year 2020
Nonprofit Spotlight – Turning Point
Shannon Thomas, Executive Director of Turning Point, shared that the mission of Turning Point is to supply housing to men, women, and children, and help
SCCF Awards More Than $320,000 in Grants
This year, nonprofits in Steuben County have faced new financial challenges. Canceled and postponed fundraising events disrupted their anticipated cash flows. Some individuals lost jobs,
Nonprofit Spotlight: Project Help
Project Help started in 1989 as a grassroots effort of the Steuben County Ministerial Association. Their goal was to address the most basic needs of
Graduating FIST Members
This year, two members of Forever Improving Steuben County Together, the youth philanthropy branch of Steuben County Community Foundation, are graduating from high school. Sydney,
Donor Newsletter
Each month, SCCF sends an e-newsletter with updates on grantmaking, new funds, and exciting community projects. You can sign up to learn how donors make a difference here:
Nonprofit Newsletter
In order to share updates about upcoming nonprofit workshops, grant deadlines, and fundraising tips, SCCF distributes a monthly e-newsletter for nonprofit organizations serving Steuben County. Sign up to learn a few fundraising tips, stay informed, and get connected with local nonprofits.
