This time of year, our thoughts turn to choosing the perfect gift. But what do you give someone who has everything? Honor that special person by giving to the Community Foundation of Warren County in his or her name. It’s a gift that truly keeps on giving for non-profit organizations that provide benefits to the […]
The Community Foundation of Warren County online application is now available for students who wish to apply for scholarships for the 2018 — 2019 academic year. “We delayed opening up the application this year while we worked out a few bugs from last year,” noted Executive Director, John Lasher. “We hope the changes we made […]
Community Foundation Board members joined students from Warren Area Elementary Center’s second grade classes on a recent visit to the Audubon, and were able to explore the Center’s beautifully maintained trails on guided nature walks. What better way to welcome spring than with a hike on the extensive grounds of the Audubon Community Nature Center? […]
The Robert H. Jackson Center held a celebration of the 125th anniversary of Justice Jackson’s birth on February 15th. The Community Foundation of Warren County was pleased to be a part of the celebration. James Johnson, the former Director of the Jackson Center, delivered a talk to the tenth grade students of the Warren County […]
Scholarship applications for the more than 20 scholarships awarded by the Community Foundation of Warren County are now available online at cfowc.org. Students choosing post-secondary education options including college and university studies, technical schools, community college, and career education such as nursing and other professions are eligible and encouraged to apply. The deadline for applications […]
John Lasher, Executive Director of the Community Foundation of Warren County and Bob Crowley, Board Member, recently presented a check for $4462.81 to Dr. Patricia Hawley, Director of Student Services for the Warren County School District. The check, drawn from the Kids In Need Fund at the Community Foundation, was used to pay for Christmas […]
Career Center Students in Mrs. Cummings and Mrs. Hornick’s first period classes used their computer skills to test the Community Foundation’s online scholarship application. “We were happy to have our students help the Community Foundation as it prepares to launch an online scholarship application,” commented Mrs. Cummings, the Career Center’s Marketing Instructor. “Going from a […]
In January, 2017, the Community Foundation Board of Directors approved the following DeFrees Family Memorial Fund Grants: Hospice House Driveway Replacement and Drainage Improvement Project: $25,000. Habitat for Humanity House (being constructed at the Warren County Career Center to be located at a site on Beech Street) – $10,000. Students Against Destructive Decisions (A grant […]
At a recent meeting, the Board of Directors of the Community Foundation of Warren County approved $10,000 in grants to support the development of food pantries at Sheffield and Youngsville High Schools. “Faculty members at our schools have long provided food for students in need,” noted Amy Stewart, Superintendent of the Warren County School District. […]
Karen Seggi, Executive Director of Second Harvest Food Bank recently visited Warren to establish the Second Harvest Back Pack Fund at the Community Foundation of Warren County. According to Seggi, “Interest in supporting the Back Pack Program in the Warren County School District continues to grow every year. Creating this fund will provide a place […]
The Dr. Albert B. Cecchini Memorial Scholarship is dedicated to the memory of Dr. Cecchini. The program reflects the spirit of Libera, the company he founded in 1987. Established as a software company, Libera adopted a philosophy of social philanthropy, contributing its products and services to communities and organizations in need. Since the scholarships are […]
Dr. Charles E. MacKenzie retired as Executive Director of the Community Foundation in 2015. To honor his contributions to education and his tireless work on the foundation’s scholarship programs, the foundation board of directors named one of its scholarship programs in honor of him. The Dr. Charles E. MacKenzie Scholarship program awards graduating seniors from […]
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