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Working with partners to invest in economic development
In response to a community committee recommendation to invest resources in economic development; the Richland County Foundation is working with strategic partners #economicdevelopment #collaboration
Foundation kicks off its nonprofit capacity building program
The Richland County Foundation held an orientation today for the inaugural class of its Osborne Meese Academy. The program is designed to build and support nonprofit organizations.
Board grants more than $340,000
Board of Trustees approved grants from donor advised, donor designated, field of interest and community funds for various community programs.
Women's Fund supports parenting programs for women and girls
The Women's Fund announces $15,200 in grants with a focus on women and girls with a preference for parenting programs during its annual luncheon.
Osborne Meese Academy created to support area nonpofit agencies
Foundation Board of Trustees approved $96,450 to establish a nonprofit capacity building and support program to serve as an informational resource and act as a catalyst to encourage stronger collaboration in the community.
Foundation helps with Coats for Kids
The foundation invests in warm winter coats for Friendly House children
Dayspring improves security with a grant
Read about a new project to improve security at the county home, Dayspring.
Renovations continue at the future Foundation home
For 30 years the Foundation has been seeking a permanent home. The William Ritter House will become the perfect new home by the end of the year.
The Foundation funds a playground for all children.
Read about the new playground at Western Elementary School.
Foundation approves $230,000 in grants
The Richland County Foundation Board of Trustees recently approved grants totaling more than $230,000. The grants were awarded from various funds to meet emerging needs i
Foundation reports annual numbers and welcomes new board of trustee members
According to its 2013 annual report, Foundation assets were $136.6 million; $3,273,717 was awarded in grants. Since the Foundation was established in 1945, $62.4million in grants has been awarded.
Honor someone special for Mother's Day
The Women’s Fund of the Richland County Foundation is offering people a way to honor special women in their lives with a Mother’s Day gift.
Board of Trustees recently approved grants totaling $733,598.
$733,598 in grants were awarded from unrestricted, field of interest and individual assistance funds to meet emerging needs in our community.
Richland County students can apply for scholarships
Local students can now apply for 2014-15 school year college scholarships.
Connections hosts its Winter Gala and announces 2014 grants
The mission of the Connections Fund of the Richland County Foundation is to give back to the community. The 2014 grant recipients were announced during Connections’ Winter Gala held January 24 at the Mansfield Art Center. This year the Connections Fund awarded five grants focusing on youth that totaled more than $6,200.mission of the Connections Fund of the Richland County Foundation is to give back to the community. The 2014 grant recipients were announced during Connections’