RCCF Celebrates Successful Day of Giving

Ten nonprofits received Sally Morris Community Impact Grants

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(Ripley County, Ind.) - The Ripley County Community Foundation celebrated another successful Day of Giving, raising more than $350,000 to support local charitable organizations, community projects, and the long-term vitality of Ripley County. 

The Day of Giving featured a special incentive that increased the value of donations made during the event through a 50 percent matching opportunity. While the Day of Giving has concluded, donors still have an opportunity to maximize their impact.

Thanks to the generosity of Lilly Endowment, Inc. through the Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow (GIFT) Phase IX initiative, donations made to community granting funds are eligible for a $2 match for every $1 donated. Matching dollars are available on a first-come, first-served basis while funds remain available.

“Each year, I am impressed how the Day of Giving demonstrates the incredible generosity and community spirit that exists throughout Ripley County,” stated Ben Peetz, Board President of the Ripley County Community Foundation. “We are always grateful to everyone who contributes to the Foundation, and our Day of Giving really highlights the lasting impact that can be made for local nonprofits and the people they serve.

The Ripley County Community Foundation Board of Directors showed their appreciation for local nonprofits by awarding $50,000 in grants into the community supporting projects that align with the community foundation’s focus areas of Arts & Culture, Education & Workforce Development, Heath & Well-Being, and Environment & Natural Resources. Recipients of the second round of the Sally Morris Community Impact Grant program are:

• · Englishton Park - Supporting summer camp programming and outdoor experiences for local youth. ($5,000)
• · Gibson Theatre - Batesville Indiana - Funding new front doors to preserve and upgrade this historic community theater. ($5,000)
• · New Marion Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. - Outfitting first responders with essential battery-powered ventilation equipment. ($5,000)
• · So Loved Closet - Funding their Closet Fill-Up Project to provide essential clothing and supplies to local families in need. ($1,000)
• · Social Health Association of Indiana - Expanding health and wellness education programs for students at Milan Middle School. ($2,500)
• · St. Louis Catholic School - Funding renovations to update and modernize their historic gymnasium. ($8,750)
• · St. Paul Lutheran Church (Crossroads) - Installing a new septic system to upgrade and maintain church facilities. ($8,750)
• · The Greatest Need Foundation - Providing financial assistance to local individuals fighting cancer. ($2,500)
• · Versailles Lions Club - Replacing and renovating their clubhouse roof to preserve a key community gathering space. ($5,000)
• · Veterans of Foreign War Post #6234 - Funding critical accessibility upgrades to their parking area to better serve local community. ($6,500)

To learn how you can invest in the future of Ripley County, or to leave your legacy, contact the Ripley County Community Foundation at (812) 933-1098 or visit www.rccfonline.org.