Steuben County Community Foundation

Steuben County Community Foundation Connecting people who care with needs that matter to our community. Our mission: Connecting people who care with needs that matter to our community.
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Our vision: Serving as a community leader and improving the quality of life by assessing, supporting and coordinating philanthropic giving and endowment building.

Some stories are too important to leave in the past.Last fall, SCCF uncovered cassette tape interviews recorded in 1996 ...
06/23/2026

Some stories are too important to leave in the past.

Last fall, SCCF uncovered cassette tape interviews recorded in 1996 featuring local community leaders sharing their hopes and vision for the future of Steuben County.

Nearly 30 years later, those conversations still matter.

One of those voices was Chuck Sheets, who spoke about the importance of creating positive spaces for young people to gather, grow, and stay connected to the community. Recently, our community honored his legacy through the opening of Sheets Family Park. Which serves as a reminder that one person’s vision can impact generations.

It also reminded us of something bigger: strong communities are built through continued investment in people, opportunities, and future generations.

While technology has changed from cassette tapes to digital archives, the heart behind community leadership remains the same. The conversations we have today will help shape Steuben County for years to come.

If you would like to support SCCF’s ongoing community impact work, visit www.steubenfoundation.org/donors to learn more.

🌟 FIST Senior Spotlight - Samuel LockwoodDuring his four years in FIST, Samuel Lockwood became known for his kindness, l...
06/21/2026

🌟 FIST Senior Spotlight - Samuel Lockwood

During his four years in FIST, Samuel Lockwood became known for his kindness, leadership, and commitment to serving others.

As a student at Hamilton Community Schools, Samuel enjoyed projects like mural painting and valued the relationships he built most through FIST. He says the experience helped him become more aware of community needs and more confident in public relations and leadership.

Samuel believes leadership is about “being the example,” and he hopes his time in FIST helped bring the community closer together while encouraging younger students to give back and grow as leaders themselves.

After graduation, Samuel plans to continue serving others by joining the United States Marine Corps.

Thank you, Samuel, for the positivity, leadership, and dedication you have shared with FIST and the Steuben County community. We are excited to see the impact you will continue to make.

Help us congratulate Samuel and wish him the best in this next chapter.

Visit https://www.steubenfoundation.org/about/we-connect-community/youth-philanthropy to learn more about FIST and youth leadership in Steuben County.

Investing in prevention, recovery, and hope.Across Steuben County, organizations are helping individuals and families na...
06/17/2026

Investing in prevention, recovery, and hope.

Across Steuben County, organizations are helping individuals and families navigate the challenges of substance abuse through prevention programs, recovery support services, education initiatives, and treatment resources. Their work creates pathways to healing, strengthens families, and builds a healthier community for all.

The Steuben County Substance Abuse Response Fund was established to support these efforts by providing funding for programs that address substance abuse and its impact throughout our county.

The Steuben County Community Foundation is now accepting applications for the Steuben County Substance Abuse Response Fund.

📅 Applications are due June 30. Learn more and apply: steubenfoundation.org/nonprofits

If your organization is working to address substance abuse challenges in Steuben County, we encourage you to apply.

Know an organization making a difference in this area? Share this post or tag them in the comments.

We need more pickleball teams and tomorrow is the last day to sign up!With just 12 days until tournament day, now is the...
06/16/2026

We need more pickleball teams and tomorrow is the last day to sign up!

With just 12 days until tournament day, now is the time to secure your spot in FIST's 30th Anniversary Pickleball Tournament.

All skill levels are welcome, with divisions for:
• Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced players
• High school/college, ages 20–40, and ages 41+

The only thing missing from the bracket is your team.
Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pickleball-for-a-purpose-tournament-tickets-1984826824462?aff=oddtdtcreator

Each team will represent a nonprofit of their choice, and the tournament champions will earn a $1,000 donation for the nonprofit they play for.

Hosted in partnership with Angola Parks & Recreation and the YMCA, this event combines friendly competition with community impact, and we'd love to fill the brackets with local players.

Know someone who talks a big pickleball game? Tag them below and challenge them to prove it.

Behind every grant awarded, project launched, and life impacted are people working every day to strengthen Steuben Count...
06/16/2026

Behind every grant awarded, project launched, and life impacted are people working every day to strengthen Steuben County.

Join us this August for SCCF's Annual Meeting as we celebrate a year of generosity, collaboration, and community impact. Together, we'll recognize the nonprofits, donors, volunteers, educators, businesses, and local leaders helping create a stronger future for our county.

We'll reflect on stories of local impact, celebrate those driving change, and look ahead to new opportunities for our community.

Who has made a positive impact on you this past year? Share in the comments and help us recognize the people and organizations making a difference across Steuben County.

Learn more: https://www.steubenfoundation.org/events/2026-annual-meeting

06/15/2026

15 years ago, Jennifer Danic returned home to Steuben County to lead SCCF. Since then, she has helped connect people who care with the needs that matter most in our community.

From helping families honor loved ones through charitable giving to guiding donors who want to create lasting impact, Jennifer has spent the past 15 years strengthening Steuben County through compassion, leadership, and community connection.

Today, we're celebrating Jennifer's birthday, her leadership, and 15 years of dedication to SCCF.

Help us celebrate Jennifer's golden year by sharing a favorite memory, congratulations, or birthday message in the comments below!

🌟 FIST Senior Spotlight - Gabriella ConcusDuring her five years in FIST, Gabriella Concus became known for her kindness,...
06/14/2026

🌟 FIST Senior Spotlight - Gabriella Concus

During her five years in FIST, Gabriella Concus became known for her kindness, perseverance, and passion for giving back to her community.

As a student at Fremont High School, Gabriella enjoyed projects like Trick or Treat for Canned Goods, volunteering in schools and classrooms, and supporting organizations like Cops for Kids and Hendry Park’s Jr. PTO. She especially loved seeing younger students get excited about helping others and learning the importance of giving back.

Gabriella says FIST helped her become more confident and taught her the importance of stepping up, encouraging others, and helping whenever possible. She hopes she showed others that even small acts of service can make a meaningful difference.

After graduation, Gabriella plans to attend Georgia Southern University to study secondary education and pursue her goal of becoming a high school math teacher.

Thank you, Gabriella, for the positivity and leadership you have shared with FIST and the Steuben County community. We are excited to see the impact you will continue to make.

Help us congratulate Gabriella and wish her the best in this next chapter.

Visit https://www.steubenfoundation.org/about/we-connect-community/youth-philanthropy to learn more about FIST and youth leadership in Steuben County.

Pickleball teams wanted.Whether you're a beginner, intermediate, or advanced player, there's a place for you in FIST's 3...
06/09/2026

Pickleball teams wanted.

Whether you're a beginner, intermediate, or advanced player, there's a place for you in FIST's 30th Anniversary Pickleball Tournament on June 28 at Sheets Family Park.

Tournament divisions include:
• Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced skill levels
• Age-based brackets for high school/college, ages 20–40, and ages 41+

Find your partner. Choose your nonprofit. Compete for a cause.
Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pickleball-for-a-purpose-tournament-tickets-1984826824462?aff=oddtdtcreator

This isn't your typical pickleball tournament. Each team will represent a nonprofit of their choice, and the winning team will earn a $1,000 donation for that organization.

Hosted by FIST in partnership with Angola Parks & Recreation and the YMCA, this event celebrates 30 years of youth philanthropy while bringing awareness and support to local nonprofits.

Tag the person who claims they're unbeatable on the pickleball court, and settle it on tournament day.

🌟 FIST Senior Spotlight - Marissa MercerWhen Marissa Mercer joined FIST as a student at Hamilton High School, she quickl...
06/07/2026

🌟 FIST Senior Spotlight - Marissa Mercer

When Marissa Mercer joined FIST as a student at Hamilton High School, she quickly discovered a passion for serving others and giving back to her community.

Over the past five years, Marissa has become known for leading through action. Through volunteer work, senior luncheons, Hamilton’s Day of Caring, and co-hosting “Volley for a Cure,” which raised $4,000 for the Steuben County Cancer Association, she has consistently shown compassion, humility, and dedication to helping others.

Marissa says FIST inspired her to continue serving beyond graduation and encouraged her to seek out opportunities to make a difference. Her advice to others is simple: volunteer.

After graduation, Marissa plans to become a firefighter and EMT, continuing her passion for helping people through a career of service.

Thank you, Marissa, for the leadership and heart you have shared with FIST and the Steuben County community. We are excited to see the impact you will continue to make.

Help us congratulate Marissa and wish her the best in this next chapter.

Visit https://www.steubenfoundation.org/about/we-connect-community/youth-philanthropy to learn more about FIST and youth leadership in Steuben County.

SCCF is investing $150,000 to help address the growing early childhood education shortage in Steuben County because the ...
06/05/2026

SCCF is investing $150,000 to help address the growing early childhood education shortage in Steuben County because the need is too significant to ignore.

Right now, there are 2,070 children under age 6 in Steuben County, but licensed child care capacity only serves 876 children. The shortage impacts families, local employers, and the future workforce of our community.

An estimated 437 parents would return to work if reliable, affordable child care was available, while families continue facing rising costs, waitlists, and limited options.

This investment supports the continued development of the Steuben County Early Childhood Coalition, bringing together leaders across business, healthcare, education, government, and nonprofit sectors to create long-term solutions for families and our community.

Why do you think access to early childhood education matters for the future of Steuben County?

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4udmf74

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1701 N Wayne Street
Angola, IN
46703

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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

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