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National Volunteer Week: A Picture of Commitment
Winamac High School graduate Kelsie Zellers, born and raised in Star City, continues to make a positive impact on Pulaski County and its residents, businesses, and organizations.
National Volunteer Week: Helping Hands Are Here to Stay
In small rural communities across our region, and for organizations like the Community Foundation of Pulaski County, the spirit of service runs deep. During National Volunteer Week, community members across Pulaski County have even more reason to celebrate the impact of dedicated local leaders like Kelsie Zellers and Kent Kroft.
Lilly Endowment Scholarship Helps Avery Wegner Plot Her Course
For Avery Wegner, recently announced as the recipient of the 2026 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship for Pulaski County, life in Pulaski County can be summed up in one simple yet very important word.
Why 2026 is Different: Four Tax-Time Reminders
It’s tax season, which means it’s a terrific time to ensure that your charitable giving goals are on track. If you’ve...
Meet Program Officer, Marla White
Our new Program Officer brings knowledge, understanding, and experience into her role with the Community Foundation of...
Planning Your Legacy: Why National Estate Planning Awareness Week Matters in Pulaski County
October brings crisp mornings, harvest season and the beauty of fall leaves across Pulaski County. It also brings National...
Celebrating Kim Krause: 17 Years of Community Service
In a close-knit place like Pulaski County, it's easy to get to know your neighbors–but it's a little tougher to truly know...
Leeann Wright: A Collaborative Vision for Pulaski County
If you’re looking for Leeann Wright, you’ll do best to look outside. On nice weekends, you will usually find her somewhere...
National Make-A-Will Month: Leaving Your Legacy
It's August, which means it's time for harvest preparations, back-to-school planning, and National Make-A-Will Month. Here...
New Installation Celebrates Partnership Between Metal Fab and the CFoPC
Last October, The Community Foundation of Pulaski County (CFoPC), in partnership with Metal Fab Engineering, Inc., of...
A Q&A with Chris Lippelt–2012 Lilly Endowment Community Scholar
When Chris Lippelt received the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship in 2012, it opened doors that led him from Pulaski...
Making a Difference: Volunteers of Pulaski County
Morgan Federer Shows How Volunteers Shape PulaskiBehind every successful community project or thriving youth program,...
Paying It Forward: Volunteers of Pulaski County
Al Breyfogle: A Legacy of Community LoveAs a young man with a wife and kids at home, Al Breyfogle was laid off from US...
Meet Kimberly Shidler – A Uniting Force to Improve Childcare
The road to revamping quality childcare access for our community's families is long. Yet, the collaborative and determined...
Meet Heidi Wright: Bringing Heart and Experience to Our Community Foundation
Last spring, so many of you came to listening sessions around the county to tell us about your vision for the future of...
Welcome Stacia Conrad: Working Together for Our Children’s Future
We are delighted to welcome Stacia Conrad to the Community Foundation of Pulaski County staff as our new Coalition...
Meet Kasey Zimpfer – Visionary of Pulaski’s Future In Childcare
One of our community's most significant needs is affordable, high-quality childcare. We are fortunate to have many people...
Welcome Back To Our Board, Shane Pilarski
We are beyond excited to welcome Shane Pilarski back to our board as she continues where her 9-year service to our...
Welcome To Our Team, Christi Beavers
We are proud to warmly welcome our newest board member, Christi Beavers! With her years of experience managing and planning...
Philanthropy Matters Part III: Don’t Overlook the Gift of Life Insurance
CFoPC can help you secure your charitable legacy! A big part of our work at the Community Foundation of Pulaski County...
Meet Amy Swails – Founder of the Winamac Early Learning Academy
One of our community's biggest needs is affordable, high-quality childcare. Luckily, many childcare providers are making...
Philanthropy Matters Part II: Tax Tips and Trends
CFoPC can guide you through the latest tax trends! The Community Foundation of Pulaski County (CFoPC) exists to help ensure...
Philanthropy Matters Part I: Retirement
An Older, Wiser CFoPC Roadmap for Charitable Giving The Community Foundation of Pulaski County (CFoPC) considers it a great...
Winamac’s Corrin Combs Awarded the 2025 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship
Corrin Combs, a student at Winamac Community High School in Pulaski County, said she is relieved and grateful that—thanks...
Meet Stephanie Rambo – Your Guide to Child Care’s Big Picture
In our effort to support and improve childcare for our families of Pulaski, we need data, resources, and, most importantly,...
Meet Marsha Terry – A Founder of the Quality Childcare Coalition
One of our community's most significant needs is affordable, high-quality childcare. Luckily, many childcare providers are...
Community Foundation of Pulaski County – 2024 Scholarship Recipients
We here at the foundation would like to give a round of applause for our 2024 scholarship recipients! Scholarship...
Transform Consulting Group – Regional Childcare Report
GIFT VIII is matching gifts in our community, and we are so excited! Lilly Endowment Inc. announced the newest round of its...
Community Readiness Assessment – IU Prevention Insights
In communities everywhere, passionate individuals come together to volunteer their time and effort and address issues they...
Five FAQs to Help You Establish an Endowment
Many community-minded individuals have served on the boards of directors of charitable organizations in our area. If you’ve...
In the Business of Giving
If you’re a business owner, odds are you already give back to your community. Like many charitably-minded people, your...
Estate Planning: Your Kids … and Your Community
As you contemplate your legacy and adjust your estate plan over the years, it's natural to focus on your children and...
Full Circle: Grow Your Philanthropy Through Recurring Gifts
Developing a practice of regular contributions to your donor-advised fund at the Community Foundation of Pulaski County not...
Our Door is Open: What Happens When You Meet With the Team
At the Community Foundation of Pulaski County, we are honored to work with generous individuals and families like so many...
Pulaski County Receives $750,000 Grant to Expand Childcare
The Quality Childcare Coalition of Pulaski County, in partnership with local businesses and the Community Foundation of...
New Board Members Appointed
The Community Foundation of Pulaski County, Inc. (CFPC)—a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Winamac, Indiana that serves...
Congratulations, 2024 Pulaski County Lilly Endowment Recipient
The Community Foundation of Pulaski County is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2024 Lilly Endowment Community...
Congratulations to our Pulaski County Lilly Finalists
Five seniors from Pulaski County have been named finalists for the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship. Alexa Schultz...