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The Community Foundation of Pulaski County, Inc. is a nonprofit charity that serves donors, awards grants, and provides leadership to enhance the quality of life in Pulaski County. Its mission is to encourage the growth of endowed funds to serve and enrich our community today and tomorrow.
Read the community profile, “Conversations with our Community," to learn about the kind of community Pulaski County wants. Download a copy here or request a hard copy at the CFPC office.
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first board bucks award for 2022
The Pulaski County Tribe has been making an impact across the county since its start in 2020. The Community Foundation of Pulaski County Board recently made a $1,000 surprise Board Bucks grant in support of their efforts!
New scholarship in memory of john c keller
A new scholarship has been created by Keller Advisory Group in Winamac. The John C. Keller Ag Scholarship will provide annual financial support to students graduating from any public high school in Cass, Fulton, or Pulaski counties and who will pursue a degree in Agriculture or an ag-related field including Welding, Automotive, and Heavy Machine Operations.
John Keller was a strong advocate for agriculture and a good friend to many. John valued his community and the importance of education.
winamac main street
Twenty-four interested community members attended a Main Street informational meeting held March 7 at the Eastern Pulaski Elementary School Learning Lab. Hosted by the Community Foundation of Pulaski County, the event featured the Office of Community and Rural Affair’s (OCRA) Northwest Indiana Community Liaison Gerry White giving an overview of the Indiana Main Street program. Attendees were able to learn what successful Main Street organizations have in common. Read more...
actions leading to economic impact in pulaski county
The Community Foundation of Pulaski County has chosen to take several steps to engage, educate and empower the people of Pulaski County to achieve their aspirations for a thriving community. Read more...
Putting Aspirations into Action
Action is Community Foundation's Focus for FTL Initiative. “Words may inspire but only action creates change.” Read more about this initiative's continuing progress and upcoming plans.
2022 Pulaski county Lilly Endowment Community Scholar
Tanner Hampton was named the 2022 Pulaski County Lilly Endowment Community Scholar. Tanner is from North Judson-San Pierre High School. Way to go Tanner!
CFPC Puts down roots
The Community Foundation of Pulaski County (CFPC) is putting down roots with the purchase of property to establish its own office in downtown Winamac. The CFPC Board of Directors approved purchase of the existing house at 221 N. Monticello Street in July. Read more...
Emil smolek leaves $1.5 million legacy
Over ten years ago, Emil Smolek made a bequest in his will creating an endowment in the Community Foundation of Pulaski County. The testamentary gift totaled over $1.57 million to support his passions in life. The bequest is the largest gift ever received by the Community Foundation. Read more...
GIFT VII Board engagement grant
“The GIFT VII board engagement grant posed a challenge for each director to commit significant financial resources. They rose to meet that challenge so that our community could benefit from a generous unrestricted grant
from Lilly Endowment.” Read more...
why community development? considerations for change
David Terrell, Executive Director of the Indiana Communities Institute at Ball State University, met with local leaders in August, 2020 to share research and facts on community development. Listen to the recording and view the presentation video and slides here:
Actual presentation starts at 2:13 on recording.
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