Updates from Your Community Foundation

In the past month the Decatur County Community Foundation has awarded $178,214.41 in grants and $336,964.66 in scholarships. The Fund for Women and Children kicked things off at the end of April with an award to an organization that improves the lives of women and children in Decatur County. Project Linus was named this year’s recipient. Project Linus volunteers make blankets to give to children who are in the emergency room, having surgeries, going through the court system a

Photo Credit: Kate Acra, Visit Greensburg The new Decatur County Community Pool is closing in on its fundraising goal thanks to the recent support of the Greensburg Redevelopment Commission. At its April meeting the Commission committed $250,000 toward the new facility. “This funding commitment reflects the Greensburg Redevelopment Commission’s belief that quality public infrastructure is a catalyst for economic development,” said Darren Burkhart, Greensburg Redevelopment Com

Tickets are still available for “In Her League: Game On,” an event hosted by Decatur County Community Foundation to benefit the women and children of Decatur County. The event is set for April 29 th at the Venue On Three in Westport. The evening will include dinner followed by a grant presentation to an organization that benefits local Decatur County women and/or children. The evening will wrap up with a panel of five females with ties to Decatur County who have seen success