Mid-Ohio Food Bank on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 will be bringing a truck loaded with produce to be distributed to income eligible households in Marion County. The distribution will take place at the Salvation Army, 317 West Church Street in Marion, from 11:00am to 1:00pm. To receive produce, attendees must bring IDs for everyone in […]
Application Deadline Nears for Marion Community Foundation Grants
July 18, 2014 by
With only a week to go, the deadline for Marion Community Foundation’s 2014 Competitive Grants Program is fast approaching. Marion area non-profit organizations have until 5 p.m. on Friday, July 25, to apply for a portion of the $700,000 available. This is the first year that the grant application has been made available online. According […]
Stuff the Bus Book Drive Called Success
July 8, 2014 by
The United Way of Marion County says that thanks to the hard work and dedication of more than a dozen local businesses and their employees the 4th Annual Stuff the Bus Book Drive netted over 3,200 books this summer. The event, which held collections at 18 different sites, saw a 200% increase over last year’s […]
Funds Available for Emergency Food & Shelter Programs
June 25, 2014 by
United Way of Marion County, the local administrative agent for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP), has announced that Marion County will receive $23,215 in federal funding this year to supplement emergency food and shelter programs. Local agencies that provide such services wishing to apply for funding from Marion County’s EFSP Board will need […]
Local Non-Profits Encouraged to Apply for Nearly $700k in Funding
June 19, 2014 by
Engaging kids in physical activity, helping men and women find housing, providing one hot meal a day, assisting person addicted to drugs break the cycle, building a healthier community and encouraging teens to complete high school are just some of the many impacts resulting from Marion Community Foundation grants. Change takes perseverance and, often, financial […]
Marion Rotary Awards 2014 Scholarships to Local Students
June 11, 2014 by
Some of the Marion area’s best and brightest graduating seniors were honored at Marion Rotary Club’s Annual Scholarship Day held on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at the Marion Palace Theatre’s May Pavilion. All of the students receiving scholarships graduated in the top 15% of their class with solid grade point averages. Eight of the twelve […]
Growing Our Own Program Grads Hope to Inspire Students
June 4, 2014 by
A group of 35 successful, college educated, minority professionals reunited at Marion Harding High School and The Ohio State University at Marion in early May to share stories of their life journeys, to reminisce, and celebrate the youth mentoring program, Growing Our Own, a program many of the participants feel had a direct impact on […]
Crash Victim Establishes Scholarship Fund to Pay Back Community
June 2, 2014 by
Five years after the auto accident that changed her life on nearly every level, Stormy Cushing is looking for a way to pay back the community that made a difference for her. The Cushing family wants others to know the blessing of unconditional kindness and have established a scholarship fund at Marion Community Foundation. “Stormy’s […]
Recovery Fair to Highlight Options for Those Dealing with Addiction
May 19, 2014 by
The STAND Coalition/Opiate Task Force will hold a Recovery Fair on Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at the Pittman Community Recovery Center, 827 North Main Street (former North Main Street School). The goal is to increase awareness about the importance of supports in the recovery process and to highlight the role of faith based recovery. In […]
Marion Community Foundation Awards Over $322,000 in Scholarships
May 16, 2014 by
Marion Community Foundation has announced the recipients of its 2014 Scholarship Program awards — $322,225 in 166 scholarships awarded to 116 scholars. This total includes 11 new scholarships since last year’s program. “We at Marion Community Foundation are so pleased to annually award and recognize outstanding young people throughout our community, including Marion County and […]
