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Steuben County Community Foundation

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Connecting people who care with needs that matter to our community. Our mission: Connecting people who care with needs that matter to our community.

Our vision: Serving as a community leader and improving the quality of life by assessing, supporting and coordinating philanthropic giving and endowment building.

10/28/2026

Our office will be closed on Thursday, October 29, as the SCCF team gathers for our annual staff retreat.

This time gives our team an opportunity to reflect, share ideas, and plan for the work ahead as we continue serving Steuben County.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support. We look forward to connecting with you when we return!

10/23/2026

A stronger community doesn’t happen by accident. It takes people willing to come together, identify what matters, and turn shared priorities into action.

That’s why SCCF is kicking off its Community Leadership Committee.
On October 21, local leaders came together to begin shaping how SCCF can help move Steuben County forward. Through the Foundation’s Pulse of the Community Plan, the committee will follow a framework for community leadership, strengthen collaboration, and identify opportunities to make a meaningful difference.

For SCCF, this work is about more than supporting individual initiatives. It’s about looking at the bigger picture, bringing the right people and resources together, and helping our community address its needs and build on its strengths.

Because lasting community impact doesn’t happen in isolation. It happens when we work together.

10/22/2026

The Story Behind a Fund: The Tilbury Family Fund

Some giving starts with a personal experience. For Randy and his wife, that included wanting other students to have the opportunity to experience the same great college experiences their children had at Butler University and Bethel College.

Their connection to the Steuben County Community Foundation goes back decades, with Randy’s first recorded gift dating back to 1997.

Over the years, their commitment to giving back has grown. In December 2025, Randy and his wife established the Tilbury Family Fund, a named unrestricted fund that supports SCCF’s work throughout Steuben County.

Why unrestricted giving? As Randy shared, it allows them to help nonprofits across the community rather than having to choose just one organization. With his firsthand knowledge of SCCF and its work, he believes there is no better place to give to help the entire Steuben County community.

The Tilbury Family Fund is a reminder that giving back doesn't have to mean choosing just one cause. Through unrestricted support, donors help strengthen the community as a whole and give SCCF the flexibility to respond to local needs.

Thank you to Randy and his wife for their longstanding commitment to SCCF and the Steuben County community.

10/20/2026

Help us give a warm welcome to Kayla DeLong, our new Program Associate at the Steuben County Community Foundation!

Kayla brings more than 15 years of experience managing and growing a family scholarship program, along with a passion for helping others learn, grow, and succeed. With her background in Office Management and her heart for supporting students, she’s a wonderful addition to our team!

When she’s not at SCCF, you can find Kayla spending time with her husband and two daughters on their family farm, where they raise Highland cattle and other hobby livestock. She also enjoys being involved volunteering, 4H, and finding ways to stay involved in the community.

We’re so happy to have Kayla on the team and are excited for you to get to know her! Join us in welcoming Kayla to SCCF in the comments!

10/17/2026

They came together as scholarship finalists. They left with skills and connections that extend beyond the scholarship process.

Our six Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship finalists recently gathered at SCCF for a Professional Presentation Workshop led by Linda Cooper of Trine University .

Through lessons on professional presentations and interviewing, these high school seniors gained valuable experience preparing for opportunities ahead. They also had the chance to learn from one another, offering support and helping each other practice along the way.

These students have already shown dedication in reaching this stage of the scholarship process. As they prepare for their next steps, we're proud to provide opportunities that encourage their growth, strengthen their skills, and help prepare them to become leaders in their communities.

Thank you to Linda Cooper for sharing her time and expertise with our finalists!

10/15/2026

The FIST Grant deadline is October 31! Could funding help your organization bring a project to life?

Last year, Forever Improving Steuben Together (FIST) approved more than $9,100 in grants for eight local projects supporting education, youth development, recreation, and community well-being. Recipients included Boomerang Backpacks, Hendry Park Elementary PTO, Haven Hills Therapy Center, Friends of Pokagon, Fremont Summer League, and Fremont Community Schools programs including Robotics Team, FFA, and Volleying for a Healthy Future.

Through F.I.S.T., local students take an active role in philanthropy, helping direct funding toward projects that make a difference in Steuben County.

Applications are due October 31. If your organization has a project in mind, now is the time to apply!

Learn more and apply: https://www.steubenfoundation.org/nonprofits

10/14/2026

John and Kathy Littler wanted their giving to make a difference in Steuben County for generations. So they made a decision that might surprise you.

They chose not to decide exactly where their money would go.

For the Littlers, giving has always been about recognizing a need and doing something about it. Years ago, they helped lead an effort to revitalize a library in their former community. Not everyone was convinced it would succeed. John's response? “Let us fail.”

The project went on to become a lasting community resource, reinforcing their belief in taking action and trusting local leadership. When John and Kathy made Steuben County their permanent home in 2022, they brought that same approach to giving with them.

They established the John D. and Katherine W. Littler Fund, a permanent unrestricted fund at the Steuben County Community Foundation. Rather than limiting their giving to one cause, they entrusted SCCF with identifying where those dollars can make a difference as community needs change. “We trust the Community Foundation to help target where support is most needed,” they shared.

It's what makes unrestricted funds so valuable. They give SCCF the flexibility to respond to today's priorities while keeping resources available for needs and opportunities that haven't yet emerged. John summed up his reason for giving in four words: “There is a need.”

Through their fund, John and Kathy are helping make sure Steuben County has resources to respond, even when tomorrow's needs look different from today's.

10/12/2026

56 children, 17 families, not a single qualified CarePortal request went unfulfilled. How did Steuben County make that happen? It took more than one organization.

Fremont Youth and Community Outreach Food Pantry (FYCO) launched CarePortal in Steuben County in April 2025 to connect families facing difficult circumstances with local churches and community organizations that could help meet their needs.

With a $7,500 grant from the Steuben County Community Foundation, FYCO has helped bring those partners together. Over the past year, 8 local churches and more than 20 community agencies have worked through CarePortal to help provide essentials like bedding, clothing and food.

The result? Support for 56 children across 17 families, with an estimated $23,935 in local economic impact.

A family's needs rarely fit neatly within the reach of one organization. But when local partners share their time, resources and connections, more help can reach the people who need it.

That’s what SCCF’s investment in organizations like FYCO helps make possible: a community where families have somewhere to turn, and where a request for help can become an opportunity for neighbors to step in.

10/08/2026

Meet the 2027 Lilly Scholarship finalists! 🎓

We’re excited to introduce the six outstanding students who have been selected as finalists for the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship.

Each finalist has demonstrated a strong commitment to academic achievement, leadership, service and their community. We’re proud to celebrate their accomplishments and look forward to seeing where their hard work takes them.

Congratulations to our finalists! We’ll be cheering you on as you take the next step in the selection process. 💚

Back Row Left to Right: Emily Skinner, Copper Farnham, Jordan Gibson
Front Row Left to Right: Anna Crankshaw, Piper Hasselman, Emma Creager

10/05/2026

Join us for Traits of High-Performing Boards, an interactive workshop designed to help nonprofit organizations strengthen board effectiveness, clarify roles, and build stronger communication and shared leadership.

Tuesday, November 17 | 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
Community Health Clinic Education Room
730 E. North St., Shipshewana, IN

With Erin Hedges and Kara Harrison from Hedges, participants will:

• Learn leading practices of high-performing boards
• Assess how their board aligns with proven best practices
• Identify practical steps to strengthen board effectiveness
• Explore ways to improve communication, engagement, and shared leadership

Nonprofit leaders are encouraged to attend alongside their board president or another board leader so you can build shared understanding and leave with actionable next steps together.

This workshop is part of a regional nonprofit leadership series created in partnership by the Steuben County Community Foundation, Community Foundation DeKalb County, LaGrange County Community Foundation, and Community Foundation of Noble County.

Save the date and bring your board leadership team. Complimentary lunch provided. Sign up at https://www.steubenfoundation.org/events/traits-of-high-performing-boards.

Address

1701 N Wayne Street
Angola, IN
46703

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+12606656656

Website

http://www.steubenfoundation.org/, https://www.instagram.com/steubenfoundation/

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