Heritage Fund - The Community Foundation of Bartholomew County

06/19/2026

🍔 Our Joyriders cooked up a great surprise for a great dad we thought could use a little extra joy for Father's Day.

🥩 We went on a 'steak'out & surprised Chris Scott with a new griddle and goodies ready for grillin' & were joined by two of his three girls while the youngest stayed snoozing. (Joyriders don't mess with naptime. 💤)

😉 Special thanks to Chris' family for helping us pull off the driveway dramatics.

2⃣3⃣: Act of Joy 23: Father's Day Surprise

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06/17/2026

📣 We are so happy to introduce you to Amanda Roggow, our new Development Assistant!

✏ With her education in social work, Amanda brings more than two decades of nonprofit administrative-level experience in agencies across the US. She moved to Columbus in 2013 and most recently was on staff at Turning Point Domestic Violence Services. She has been married to husband Philip for 25 years and has four sons.

👏🏻 Amanda is excited to bring her unique experiences and professional skills to the Heritage Fund team and further our mission in the local community!

06/12/2026

😎 There was plenty of college gear & smiling faces this week as we spent an afternoon celebrating with our 2026 scholarship recipients and generous donors who make such special opportunities possible.

🎓 Several alumni recipients even joined us with words of advice for the recent grads as they prepare to take their next big step.

🍦And, if that wasn't cool enough, there was ice cream from !

🌞 Special thanks to for sharing your shade!

06/10/2026

⚽️ AEI Youth Sports Fund provides financial assistance for area youth ages 18 and under residing in Bartholomew and surrounding counties in Indiana to participate in athletic and fitness programs.

🎾 Individuals and organizations are encouraged to apply.

🏒 Details and application links for individuals & organizations available in the Grants section of heritagefundbc.org. See "Other Grant Opportunities."

📆 Deadline June 30!

06/09/2026

🌹☀️ Moon & Michelle stopped to smell (& smell & smell …) the roses & handed out some joy downtown while they were at it.

💫 Follow along to see what they’re up to next as part of our Acts of Joy for our 50th Golden Joybilee year!

2️⃣2️⃣: Act of Joy 22: Sunshiny Flowers

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06/03/2026

Congratulations, Kevina! 👏

For years, the Columbus resident has been heavily involved in the community.

06/02/2026

🧩🎵 Joyriders checked out everything going on at lively & presented a mini grant to support the community center’s joyful work of helping older adults stay active & engaged!

💫 It’s part of our 50 Acts of Joy as we celebrate our 50th Golden Joybilee throughout the year! Follow along!

2️⃣1️⃣: Act of Joy 21: Mini Grant to Mill Race Center

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06/01/2026

📣🏆We want your nominations for two annual community awards made possible through the generosity of the estate of Donald and Catherine Jurgemeyer! See Awards under the Grants section of heritagefundbc.org for nomination information. Must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. July 24 to be considered.