Chillicothe-Ross Community Foundation

03/14/2026

We are thrilled to help!

We love our community! A BIG thank you to the Chillicothe Ross Community Foundation for their incredibly generous grant that allowed us to purchase a Spot Vision Screener for our students! This amazing equipment gives in-depth, detailed vision screening results for our students which means earlier referrals and interventions, if needed! What an amazing way to help our students! Thank you again to the Chillicothe-Ross Community Foundation!

03/14/2026

A huge "Thank You" to every student who submitted an application for our 2026 scholarship season. The deadline has passed. We are officially in the evaluation phase, and the numbers are incredible:

1,200+ Applications received
43 Unique scholarship opportunities
Students represented from across 3 counties

Nearly 150 evaluators now have their work cut out for them!

We are consistently blown away by the ambition, community spirit, and academic excellence of our local seniors.

Winners will be officially revealed during the Senior Awards presentations at your respective schools this May. Our best to all our applicants. We hope you will be in this year's winners' photo!

03/11/2026

Application Deadline is this Friday, March 13, 2026.
Over 40 different scholarship opportunities are available for students from Ross, Pike, and Pickaway counties through the generosity of People Who Care and your Community Foundation.
See and apply for available scholarships at https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=crcf

03/09/2026

Celebrating the "Spirit of Ohio": Marvin Jones

We are thrilled to share some incredible news from this past weekend!

Foundation Trustee Marvin Jones was honored at Saturday's Kiwanis Statehood Day Prayer Breakfast in Chillicothe. Marvin was presented with the 2026 Ohio Statehood Day Achievement Award, officially recognizing him as the individual who best embodies the “Spirit of Ohio.”

This award isn't just for one year of work—it honors over 50 years of dedicated service to our community. Marvin’s impact can be felt everywhere in Ross County, through his roles as:

-Former Managing Editor of the Chillicothe Gazette.
-Past President & CEO of the Chillicothe-Ross Chamber of Commerce.
-Transformative CEO at Goodwill Industries.
-A tireless advocate for local businesses and civic growth.

Presented annually by the Chillicothe Kiwanis Club and the Ross County Ministerial Association, this honor is reserved for those whose lives reflect a deep commitment to family, youth, and the natural beauty of our region.

"Marvin’s wisdom and steady leadership are invaluable assets to the Chillicothe-Ross Community Foundation board. We are grateful to have him in our corner."

Congratulations, Marvin, on this well-earned and prestigious recognition!

03/02/2026

Scholarship applications are now being accepted.

More than $100,000 in scholarships will be awarded this year to students from Ross, Pike, and Pickaway counties through the generosity of People Who Care and your Community Foundation. Applications are available through our online portal.
The deadline to apply is March 13, 2026. See and apply for available scholarships at https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=crcf

01/12/2026

It's time for local high school students to apply for college scholarships.

More than $100,000 will be awarded this year to students from Ross, Pike, and Pickaway counties through the generosity of People Who Care and your Community Foundation. Applications are available through our online portal.

The deadline to apply is March 13, 2026. See and apply for available scholarships at https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=crcf

12/15/2025

Thank you Ohio University Chillicothe for hosting the Holiday Pops Spectacular. We are grateful for your support.

12/15/2025

Thank you, Rotarians for your incredible support! You show Service Above Self always.

Yes, the weather outside was frightful, but the Holiday Pops Concert was SOOOO delightful. And our Rotarians, coupled with First Capital Rotary, made sure everyone found their seats. Thanks so much to the Chillicothe Ross Community Foundation for everything they do to bring the Pops here. It is the perfect holiday setting.

12/14/2025

YES! The Holiday Pops Spectacular presented by Adena Health featuring the Columbus Symphony Orchestra is STILL ON. Doors open at 3pm. Please bring a non-perishable food item for the Good Samaritan Network of Ross County Food Pantry.

12/08/2025

This Sunday will be an amazing night of Christmas joy. Experience the world-class Columbus Symphony Orchestra right here in Chillicothe! The Holiday Pops Spectacular, presented by Adena Health on Dec 14th at 4 pm at the Ohio University Chillicothe Shoemaker Center, is your chance to hear these incredible musicians perform a magical program of holiday favorites. This is a performance you won't want to miss. Get your tickets and support our community!
Link: https://tinyurl.com/ykvzbh72

12/02/2025

Today, on Giving Tuesday, we celebrate what we can do when we come together for the place we all call home.

Needs in our community are always changing. One year it might be stocking a food pantry, the next it could be launching a new arts program for kids or supporting a park restoration. How can we be ready for whatever comes next?

That is the power of our First Capital Fund.

It is our community’s permanent savings account, a resource built by all of us to meet the most pressing needs and seize the most promising opportunities in Ross County, today, tomorrow, and forever.

Your gift today, no matter the size, joins with your neighbors' to strengthen this fund for generations to come. It’s a gift that never stops giving.

Join the movement of people who love Ross County. Give to the First Capital Fund this Giving Tuesday.

Donate Now: https://crcf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate

12/01/2025

A beloved Holiday Tradition. Don't miss the magnificent Columbus Symphony, along with our own Ross County Community Choir, as they fill the Ohio University Chillicothe Shoemaker Center with the sounds of the season at our Holiday Pops Spectacular presented by Adena Health. It's an afternoon of beautiful music and community connection that you won't want to miss.

This tradition is also about the spirit of giving. We are proud to partner with the Good Samaritan Network of Ross County to host a community food drive, which will conclude at the concert. By bringing a nonperishable food item, you can share the warmth of the season with a family right here in Ross County.

Ready to celebrate with us? Tickets are just $20 and are available now on Eventbrite at https://tinyurl.com/ykvzbh72