Community-Based Action Planning in Process Locally

Last Updated July 27, 2021

Ball State University’s Indiana Communities Institute is working with the Ripley and Franklin County Community Foundations in developing and reinforcing regional partnerships. On July 19^th and 20^th local key stakeholders from both counties discussed regional opportunities and needs and developed a comprehensive Community-Based Action Plan that identifies projects which will enhance our region. Stay tuned as local volunteers implement projects!

$50,000 in 25th Anniversary Grants Awarded to 5 Local Charities

2022 marks the Ripley County Community Foundation’s 25th anniversary. In honor of that milestone, the Board of Directors will award $100,000 in grants to nonprofit

Announcing 2022 PRESIDENT’S AWARD Recipient

The Ripley County Community Foundation is proud to recognize Dave Patterson, proprietor of Patterson’s Nursery in Holton, as the 2022 President’s Award recipient. The President’s

Welcome Summer Interns!

The Ripley County Community Foundation wants to welcome our newest summer interns Riley Schebler and Caroline Kellerman! While interning, the students will assist with general

Welcome New Assistant Program Coordinator!

The Ripley County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the newest member of their team: Lexi Brown. Lexi recently graduated from the University of Cincinnati

Welcoming Our Newest Intern!

The Ripley County Community Foundation is pleased to announce their newest spring Intern: Leila Savage. Leila is a freshman in college and previously went to

Women’s Giving Circle is Making a Lasting Difference

The Women’s Giving Circle is a collaboration of charitable women who combine their treasure and passion to create opportunities for the women and children of