United Way of Marshall County, in partnership with the Marshall County Community Foundation, has awarded over $100,000 to local organizations in the past two months that help provide food, housing and utility assistance to households impacted by COVID-19. Representatives are also working with businesses, educators, faith-based and disaster relief organizations, nonprofits, and volunteers to address immediate and urgent needs.
Continue readingThird Round of COVID-19 Rapid Response Grants Awarded
The United Way of Marshall County, in partnership with the Marshall County Community Foundation, is working with a network of businesses, educators, faith-based and disaster relief organizations, nonprofits, and volunteers to address immediate and urgent needs with the Marshall County COVID-19 Community Response and Recovery Fund. As a result, the third round of COVID-19 Rapid Response grants was awarded May 1 to organizations providing food, housing and utility assistance.
Continue readingPlymouth RDC, City Council Approves Funds for COVID-19 Relief
In joint meeting Monday night, members of the Plymouth Redevelopment Commission and the Plymouth City Council approved funds for COVID-19 relief.
Continue reading“Fund the Essentials” Campaign to Start Wednesday
A fundraising campaign called “Fund the Essentials” will be launched on Wednesday, May 29 in an effort to raise $400,000 to help Marshall County residents with food, housing and utility assistance.
Continue readingRapid Response Grants Awarded for Food Assistance
An additional $13,383 in Rapid Response grant funding was awarded this week to local non-profit organizations from the Marshall County COVID-19 Community Response and Recovery Fund at the United Way.
Continue readingFirst Marshall County COVID-19 Grant Funds Awarded
The first Marshall County COVID-19 Community Response and Recovery Fund grant awards were made to food pantries and organizations providing housing and utility assistance to families impacted by COVID-19 in the Marshall County area.
Continue readingMCCF, United Way Accepting Disaster Relief Donations
Officials at the United Way of Marshall County and the Marshall County Community Foundation will be deploying the Disaster Relief Fund in an effort to respond to the needs of the community.
Continue readingMCCF Director Thanks Community Members for Help with Point-in-Time Count
Marshall County Community Foundation Director of Development and Communications Angie Rupchock-Shafer recently thanked everyone who helped make this year’s Point-in-Time Count a success.
Continue readingMarshall County Community Foundation Grant Applications Due Monday
Applications will be accepted until Monday, Feb. 3 for the first round of 2020 Marshall County Community Foundation grant awards and the Ralph C. Vonnegut Jr. Fund.
Continue readingMarshall County’s Homeless Population Encouraged to Participate in Today’s PIT Count
In order to have a better understanding about the prevalence of homelessness and housing insecurity in the area, a county-wide Point-in-Time Count will be held today.
Continue readingDonation Collection for PIT Count Participants Runs through Monday, January 13th
The Marshall County Community Foundation and United way are collecting items to create hygiene kits for this month’s Point In Time (PIT) Count.
Continue readingMarshall County’s Homeless Population to be Assessed with Point-in-Time Count
In order to collect data on homelessness and housing insecurities in the area, the United Way of Marshall County and the Marshall County Community Foundation will conduct a survey later this month.
Continue readingParticipate in Giving Tuesday by Supporting Your Local Community Foundation
Giving Tuesday is a global initiative intended to inspire people to give back locally.
Continue readingPlymouth Municipal Airport Manager Discusses Prestigious Award with City Officials
Plymouth Municipal Airport Manager Bill Sheley displayed the airport’s 2019 Airport of the Year award at the Plymouth City Council meeting Monday night.
Continue readingMarshall County Community Foundation Awards $116,212 in Fall Grant Round
The Marshall County Community Foundation has awarded more than $116,000 to local organizations in their fall grant round.
Community Foundation officials report that nonprofit organizations are invited to submit funding requests for collaborative projects twice each year.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Signs INDOT Paperwork for Council on Aging
The Marshall County Commissioners approved contracts from the Indiana Department of Transportation for the Marshall County Council on Aging.
Continue readingApplications Now Available for 2020 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship
Marshall County high school seniors have a couple weeks to apply for a full college scholarship. Applications for the 2020 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship are due to the Marshall County Community Foundation by Monday, September 9.
Continue readingApplications for Marshall County Community Foundation Grants Due August 1
Nonprofit organizations have two weeks to apply for the fall round of Marshall County Community Foundation grants. Applications for Community Fund grants are due by Thursday, August 1 at 4:30 p.m.
Continue readingMarshall County Community Foundation Announces Spring Grant Round Award Recipients
Twice each year, the Marshall County Community Foundation invites nonprofit organizations to submit funding requests for projects.
During their spring grant round this year, approximately $121,660 was distributed from the Community Fund as well as the Ralph C. Vonnegut Jr. Fund.
Continue readingConstruction on Early Childhood Learning Center Nearly Complete
Work on the Early Childhood Learning Center is about complete.
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