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| Ohio County Community Foundation P.O. Box 170 591 Smart Drive Rising Sun, IN 47040 Phone: 812-438-9401 Fax: 812-438-9488 E-mail: pdickson@occfrisingsun.com |
| 2007 COMMUNITY GRANT AWARDS |
The mission of the Ohio County Community Foundation (OCCF) is to build,
manage and distribute a lasting source of charitable funds for Ohio County.
OCCF fulfills this mission by assisting donors to establish and build
endowments that provide charitable funds for Ohio County. Anyone can
make a contribution to endowment funds established within the Foundation.
All contributions to endowment funds are permanently endowed and invested
by OCCF. Only the interests from the funds are distributed in the form of
grants. This allows the funds to grow indefinitely to increase the capacity for
the funds to further impact the community through future grant distributions.
Grants are awarded to non-profit organizations benefiting the residents of
Ohio County, in the areas of Community Development, Education,
Scholarships, Health, Human Services and Cultural Affairs.
In 2007, the Ohio County Community Foundation awarded $ 36,256.14 in
grants to local non-profit organizations from distributions from the Ohio
County Today & Tomorrow Endowment Fund, the Amado Mauricio
Memorial Endowment Fund, and the Galbreath Vineyard Golf Memorial
Endowment Fund.
The Ohio County Today & Tomorrow Endowment Fund was established by
the City of Rising Sun and Ohio County.
The Amado Mauricio, MD Endowment Fund was established by Jeremy
Dilts, grandson of Nancy Mauricio and the late Dr. Amado Mauricio, in
memory of his grandfather. Dr. Mauricio was a former Rising Sun physician
and well loved by the community.
Jeremy Dilts also established the Vicki Mauricio Dilts Endowment Fund in
memory of his mother, which is a donor advised fund. Vicki Dilts was a
teacher in the area and strongly emphasized the need for cultural and
educational development of young people. Jeremy Dilts is the fund advisor for
this fund through the Ohio County Community Foundation.
The Galbreath Vineyard Golf Memorial Endowment Fund was established by
the children of Ralph and Evelyn Galbreath to honor the memory of their
parents. Mr. and Mrs. Galbreath owned and operated the Vineyard Golf
Course in Switzerland County.
The following non-profit organizations were awarded grants in 2007:
manage and distribute a lasting source of charitable funds for Ohio County.
OCCF fulfills this mission by assisting donors to establish and build
endowments that provide charitable funds for Ohio County. Anyone can
make a contribution to endowment funds established within the Foundation.
All contributions to endowment funds are permanently endowed and invested
by OCCF. Only the interests from the funds are distributed in the form of
grants. This allows the funds to grow indefinitely to increase the capacity for
the funds to further impact the community through future grant distributions.
Grants are awarded to non-profit organizations benefiting the residents of
Ohio County, in the areas of Community Development, Education,
Scholarships, Health, Human Services and Cultural Affairs.
In 2007, the Ohio County Community Foundation awarded $ 36,256.14 in
grants to local non-profit organizations from distributions from the Ohio
County Today & Tomorrow Endowment Fund, the Amado Mauricio
Memorial Endowment Fund, and the Galbreath Vineyard Golf Memorial
Endowment Fund.
The Ohio County Today & Tomorrow Endowment Fund was established by
the City of Rising Sun and Ohio County.
The Amado Mauricio, MD Endowment Fund was established by Jeremy
Dilts, grandson of Nancy Mauricio and the late Dr. Amado Mauricio, in
memory of his grandfather. Dr. Mauricio was a former Rising Sun physician
and well loved by the community.
Jeremy Dilts also established the Vicki Mauricio Dilts Endowment Fund in
memory of his mother, which is a donor advised fund. Vicki Dilts was a
teacher in the area and strongly emphasized the need for cultural and
educational development of young people. Jeremy Dilts is the fund advisor for
this fund through the Ohio County Community Foundation.
The Galbreath Vineyard Golf Memorial Endowment Fund was established by
the children of Ralph and Evelyn Galbreath to honor the memory of their
parents. Mr. and Mrs. Galbreath owned and operated the Vineyard Golf
Course in Switzerland County.
The following non-profit organizations were awarded grants in 2007:
Grants awards for the first grant cycle of 2007 were presented by the Ohio
County Community Foundation on Friday, June 22, 2007. The Foundation staff
and Board of Directors hosted an award reception in the Foundation office
located at 215 Main Street. Representatives from local non-profits receiving a
grant were present to accept the grant award payment and a disposable camera to
take pictures of the program or project funded by the grant.
The following non-profit organizations were awarded community grants:
The Ohio County Historical Society was awarded $1,212 to present
Historical Interpretation Programs to be presented during the summer of 2007.
The programs will include: The Company Singers who sing Civil War Songs; a
Vintage Base Ball game between the Cincinnati Red Stockings and the Cincinnati
Buckeyes; An Afternoon with Gracie will offer a peek into the living room of
Gracie Allen and I Love America, an entertaining Patriotic show packed with
United States History for all ages.
The First United Church of Christ Children’s Corner Preschool was
awarded $2,500 to upgrade the classroom lighting for the preschool.
Rising Sun S.A.Y Soccer was awarded $2,265 to purchase new goals and net
clips to for the soccer league.
Rising Sun Medical Center was awarded $2,000 to provide patient education
and testing supplies for cancer screenings as a tool for the early detection of the
leading male and female cancers.
Historic Hoosier Hills, R.C. & D. was awarded $2,500 for funding toward the
Denver Siekman Environmental Park Summer Youth Programs.
American Cancer Society, Great Lakes Division, Inc. was awarded $1,500
toward the 2007 Ohio/Dearborn County Relay for Life event to raise funds for
cancer research.
Red Wolf Sanctuary, Inc. was awarded $2,500 to purchase materials to build a
wolf den to house 2-4 wolves.
Ohio County Health Department was awarded $1,000 toward the funding of a
Lifestyle Risks Reduction Training Workshop for those living with
Rising Sun Church of Christ Christian Outreach was awarded $1,250 toward the
m&m’s Ministry to provide medical equipment on a loaned basis to residents
recovering at home from surgery, illness or an injury.
Rising Star Singers, Inc. was awarded $1,000 toward the promotion of the
2007 Rising Star Summer Theater.
Ohio County Sheriff Department was awarded $2,363.80 toward the
purchase of Stop Sticks to assist officers in apprehension of a suspect engaged in
a high speed chase.
Voices of Indiana, Limited was awarded $750 to provide scholarships for
Ohio County youth wishing to participate in the Young Voices program.
American Legion Post#59 was awarded $1,511.19 to purchase new folding
tables and chairs for the facility to replace worn ones.
American Legion Post #59 Auxiliary was awarded $420.00 to purchase a
digital camera to take photos for publicity and record keeping purposes.
Southeastern Indiana Independent Living Center was awarded $2,000 to
fund an Ohio County Outreach Campaign to inform residents of the services they
provide.
Grants for Grant Cycle I were funded from distributions from the unrestricted
endowment funds of the Ohio County Today & Tomorrow Endowment Fund. The
Ohio County Today & Tomorrow Endowment Fund was established by the City
of Rising Sun and Ohio County to provide grants for projects and programs that
benefit Ohio County.
County Community Foundation on Friday, June 22, 2007. The Foundation staff
and Board of Directors hosted an award reception in the Foundation office
located at 215 Main Street. Representatives from local non-profits receiving a
grant were present to accept the grant award payment and a disposable camera to
take pictures of the program or project funded by the grant.
The following non-profit organizations were awarded community grants:
The Ohio County Historical Society was awarded $1,212 to present
Historical Interpretation Programs to be presented during the summer of 2007.
The programs will include: The Company Singers who sing Civil War Songs; a
Vintage Base Ball game between the Cincinnati Red Stockings and the Cincinnati
Buckeyes; An Afternoon with Gracie will offer a peek into the living room of
Gracie Allen and I Love America, an entertaining Patriotic show packed with
United States History for all ages.
The First United Church of Christ Children’s Corner Preschool was
awarded $2,500 to upgrade the classroom lighting for the preschool.
Rising Sun S.A.Y Soccer was awarded $2,265 to purchase new goals and net
clips to for the soccer league.
Rising Sun Medical Center was awarded $2,000 to provide patient education
and testing supplies for cancer screenings as a tool for the early detection of the
leading male and female cancers.
Historic Hoosier Hills, R.C. & D. was awarded $2,500 for funding toward the
Denver Siekman Environmental Park Summer Youth Programs.
American Cancer Society, Great Lakes Division, Inc. was awarded $1,500
toward the 2007 Ohio/Dearborn County Relay for Life event to raise funds for
cancer research.
Red Wolf Sanctuary, Inc. was awarded $2,500 to purchase materials to build a
wolf den to house 2-4 wolves.
Ohio County Health Department was awarded $1,000 toward the funding of a
Lifestyle Risks Reduction Training Workshop for those living with
Rising Sun Church of Christ Christian Outreach was awarded $1,250 toward the
m&m’s Ministry to provide medical equipment on a loaned basis to residents
recovering at home from surgery, illness or an injury.
Rising Star Singers, Inc. was awarded $1,000 toward the promotion of the
2007 Rising Star Summer Theater.
Ohio County Sheriff Department was awarded $2,363.80 toward the
purchase of Stop Sticks to assist officers in apprehension of a suspect engaged in
a high speed chase.
Voices of Indiana, Limited was awarded $750 to provide scholarships for
Ohio County youth wishing to participate in the Young Voices program.
American Legion Post#59 was awarded $1,511.19 to purchase new folding
tables and chairs for the facility to replace worn ones.
American Legion Post #59 Auxiliary was awarded $420.00 to purchase a
digital camera to take photos for publicity and record keeping purposes.
Southeastern Indiana Independent Living Center was awarded $2,000 to
fund an Ohio County Outreach Campaign to inform residents of the services they
provide.
Grants for Grant Cycle I were funded from distributions from the unrestricted
endowment funds of the Ohio County Today & Tomorrow Endowment Fund. The
Ohio County Today & Tomorrow Endowment Fund was established by the City
of Rising Sun and Ohio County to provide grants for projects and programs that
benefit Ohio County.
Foundation Awards Community Grants For 2007 Cycle II
Grants awards for the second grant cycle of 2007 were presented by the Ohio
County Community Foundation on Friday, December 14, 2007. The
Foundation staff and Board of Directors hosted an award reception in the
Foundation office located at 215 Main Street. Representatives from local non-
profits receiving a grant were present to accept the grant award payment and a
disposable camera to take pictures of the program or project funded by the
grant. A total of 13 grants were awarded and each applicant could request up to
$2,500.
Grants for Grant Cycle I were funded from distributions from the unrestricted
endowment funds of the Ohio County Today & Tomorrow Endowment Fund
established by the City of Rising Sun and Ohio County; the Gene Siekman
Memorial Endowment Fund, established by Angel Siekman Clements and Lane
Siekman; the Vineyard Golf Memorial Endowment Fund, established by the
family of Ralph and Evelyn Galbreath; and the Amado Mauricio, M.D.
Memorial Endowment Fund, established by Jeremy Dilts, the grandson of Mrs.
Nancy Mauricio and the late Dr. Amado Mauricio. The endowment funds were
established by donors with a vision to provide charitable funds for projects and
programs that benefit Ohio County.
The following non-profit organizations were awarded community grants:
Historic Hoosier Hills, RC & D, Inc. for the Denver Siekman Environmental
Park - $2,500 to provide a Board Training Workshop for local non-profits. A
portion of this grant was funded from the Gene Siekman Memorial Endowment
Fund.
Ohio County for the Ohio County Sheriff’s Department - $1,183 to
purchase three Stop Sticks for officer’s cruisers.
Ohio County Elementary –Middle School - $1,428 to replace worn out
team shirts for the 5th & 6th grade intramural basketball program and shirts for
coaches.
Ohio County Fair Board aka Ohio County Youth Development, Inc. -
$2,066.99 – to purchase materials and equipment needed to implement the Fun
at the Fair Program for 4-H members during the 4-H Fair.
Ohio County Historical Society - $1,050 – to present a three day Civil War
Encampment to expose Ohio County residents and students to the life of
soldiers during the Civil War.
Ohio County Rescue Services, Inc. - $2,500 – to purchase two new
communication radios and refurbish four older radios to be used by EMS during
emergencies. A portion of this grant was funded from the Amado Mauricio, M.
D. Endowment Fund.
Phi Beta Psi Sorority - $2,500 – to implement the Lifeline Screening Program
for Ohio County residents to provide various health screening tests. A portion of
this grant was funded from the Vineyard Golf Memorial Endowment Fund.
Ripley County Family Services, Inc. - $2,397 to increase community
awareness of the services provided to Ohio County residents through the Family
Connections program.
Rising Sun Church of Christ for the After Prom Committee - $2,500
funding toward a safe, fun, alcohol and drug free event following the Rising Sun
High School Prom for junior and senior students and guests.
Rising Sun Free & Accepted Masons Lodge #6 - $2,500 – funding toward
the Lodge project to upgrade the building heating and ac equipment.
Rising Sun Medical Center - $2,500 – funding toward the implementation of
the third annual Community Health Fair in 2008 to provide health information
and various health screenings to local residents.
Southeastern Indiana Independent Living Center, Inc. - $2,500 – to
provide the Just Kids Too program and poster contest to Ohio County
elementary students to raise awareness and educate students about people with
disabilities.
The Vine, Inc. - $1,100 – funding for a Financial Planning Seminar to educate
local families of the tools needed to achieve a healthy financial lifestyle.
Grants awards for the second grant cycle of 2007 were presented by the Ohio
County Community Foundation on Friday, December 14, 2007. The
Foundation staff and Board of Directors hosted an award reception in the
Foundation office located at 215 Main Street. Representatives from local non-
profits receiving a grant were present to accept the grant award payment and a
disposable camera to take pictures of the program or project funded by the
grant. A total of 13 grants were awarded and each applicant could request up to
$2,500.
Grants for Grant Cycle I were funded from distributions from the unrestricted
endowment funds of the Ohio County Today & Tomorrow Endowment Fund
established by the City of Rising Sun and Ohio County; the Gene Siekman
Memorial Endowment Fund, established by Angel Siekman Clements and Lane
Siekman; the Vineyard Golf Memorial Endowment Fund, established by the
family of Ralph and Evelyn Galbreath; and the Amado Mauricio, M.D.
Memorial Endowment Fund, established by Jeremy Dilts, the grandson of Mrs.
Nancy Mauricio and the late Dr. Amado Mauricio. The endowment funds were
established by donors with a vision to provide charitable funds for projects and
programs that benefit Ohio County.
The following non-profit organizations were awarded community grants:
Historic Hoosier Hills, RC & D, Inc. for the Denver Siekman Environmental
Park - $2,500 to provide a Board Training Workshop for local non-profits. A
portion of this grant was funded from the Gene Siekman Memorial Endowment
Fund.
Ohio County for the Ohio County Sheriff’s Department - $1,183 to
purchase three Stop Sticks for officer’s cruisers.
Ohio County Elementary –Middle School - $1,428 to replace worn out
team shirts for the 5th & 6th grade intramural basketball program and shirts for
coaches.
Ohio County Fair Board aka Ohio County Youth Development, Inc. -
$2,066.99 – to purchase materials and equipment needed to implement the Fun
at the Fair Program for 4-H members during the 4-H Fair.
Ohio County Historical Society - $1,050 – to present a three day Civil War
Encampment to expose Ohio County residents and students to the life of
soldiers during the Civil War.
Ohio County Rescue Services, Inc. - $2,500 – to purchase two new
communication radios and refurbish four older radios to be used by EMS during
emergencies. A portion of this grant was funded from the Amado Mauricio, M.
D. Endowment Fund.
Phi Beta Psi Sorority - $2,500 – to implement the Lifeline Screening Program
for Ohio County residents to provide various health screening tests. A portion of
this grant was funded from the Vineyard Golf Memorial Endowment Fund.
Ripley County Family Services, Inc. - $2,397 to increase community
awareness of the services provided to Ohio County residents through the Family
Connections program.
Rising Sun Church of Christ for the After Prom Committee - $2,500
funding toward a safe, fun, alcohol and drug free event following the Rising Sun
High School Prom for junior and senior students and guests.
Rising Sun Free & Accepted Masons Lodge #6 - $2,500 – funding toward
the Lodge project to upgrade the building heating and ac equipment.
Rising Sun Medical Center - $2,500 – funding toward the implementation of
the third annual Community Health Fair in 2008 to provide health information
and various health screenings to local residents.
Southeastern Indiana Independent Living Center, Inc. - $2,500 – to
provide the Just Kids Too program and poster contest to Ohio County
elementary students to raise awareness and educate students about people with
disabilities.
The Vine, Inc. - $1,100 – funding for a Financial Planning Seminar to educate
local families of the tools needed to achieve a healthy financial lifestyle.
Anyone can contribute to funds administered by OCCF
by sending a gift to: Ohio County Community Foundation,
PO Box 170, Rising Sun, IN 47040. Gifts may be made
in memory or in honor of a friend or loved one.
Donations to OCCF-administered funds are tax
deductible in most cases. For more information
concerning contributions to the Ohio County Community
Foundation, please contact Christy Elbright,
Administrative Assistant, at 812-438-9401 or
celbright@occfrisingsun.com. For information concerning
scholarships or grants, please contact Stephanie Scott at
812-438-9401 or sscott@occfrisingsun.com. For
information to establish an endowment fund within the
Ohio County Community Foundation, please contact
Peggy Dickson, Executive Director, at 812-438-9401 or
pdickson@occfrisingsun.com.
by sending a gift to: Ohio County Community Foundation,
PO Box 170, Rising Sun, IN 47040. Gifts may be made
in memory or in honor of a friend or loved one.
Donations to OCCF-administered funds are tax
deductible in most cases. For more information
concerning contributions to the Ohio County Community
Foundation, please contact Christy Elbright,
Administrative Assistant, at 812-438-9401 or
celbright@occfrisingsun.com. For information concerning
scholarships or grants, please contact Stephanie Scott at
812-438-9401 or sscott@occfrisingsun.com. For
information to establish an endowment fund within the
Ohio County Community Foundation, please contact
Peggy Dickson, Executive Director, at 812-438-9401 or
pdickson@occfrisingsun.com.