The Women’s Fund of Warrick County awarded more than $27,000 in grants to eight local service organizations. The 2024 grant recipients represent a variety of organizations serving the needs of women and children in Warrick County. Albion Fellows Bacon Center received $1,343.19 to replace kitchen furniture in the emergency shelter kitchen. Immigrant Welcome and Resource Center received $5,000 to provide supportive services for immigrants in southwest Indiana. Isaiah 117 House received $5,000 to provide supplies such as clothing, shoes, toiletries, and blankets for Warrick County children who are going into foster care. Lampion Center received $5,000 to support mental health counseling services for Warrick County clients with limited financial resources. Newburgh Senior Center received $1,000 to support daily exercise classes . The Isaiah 1:17 Project received $3,000 to provide support for fostering families in Warrick County. Warrick County Ecumenical Soup Kitchen received $2,000 to support the weekly meal program for individuals facing financial hardship in Warrick County. Youth First received $5,000 to support the Student Assistance Program in Warrick County schools. Established in 2008, the Women’s Fund of Warrick County’s mission is to improve the quality of life in Warrick County by collectively funding significant grants to support local programs that give opportunities, encouragement, knowledge, and hope to the Warrick County community. Since its inception, the fund has awarded more than $306,000 in grants to improve lives in Warrick County. View past grant recipients. The Warrick County Women’s Fund is looking for new members who share a passion for supporting efforts that serve the most vulnerable members of our community. For more information or to become a member, contact Sarah Wagner, Regional Development Director at 812.429.1191, ext. 105, or swagner@communityfoundationalliance.org .

Many of our donors have chosen to honor their loved ones, communities, high schools, colleges, and professions by establishing scholarship funds through their local Community Foundations in Daviess, Gibson, Knox, Perry, Pike, Posey, Spencer, Vanderburgh, and Warrick Counties. These funds support the annual Community Scholarship programs, providing valuable opportunities for students in Southwest Indiana. Thanks to their contributions, applications are being accepted now, with a deadline of Monday, January 20, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. "We are excited to once again provide scholarship opportunities to students in our Southwest Indiana region,” says Melinda Waldroup, Chief Program Officer at the Community Foundation Alliance. “By offering these scholarships, we are not only investing in individual students but also in the future of our communities. We encourage all eligible students to apply and take a step towards achieving their educational and career goals." Students may apply for one or more scholarships if they meet the eligibility requirements and selection criteria established by donors. Details about each scholarship and the application are posted on the website at communityfoundationalliance.org/scholarships . Each scholarship is unique and supports students with a variety of backgrounds, educational goals, and economic statuses. Awards are made without regard to race, creed, color, sex, religion, or national origin and are based on a competitive process that may consider academic achievement, extracurricular activities, personal aspirations, educational goals, and financial need. The deadline to apply is Monday, January 20, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Learn more and apply today!