Marietta Community Foundation

10/30/2026

The Foundation First Matching Campaign started with a group of friends who believed in what MCF could become, and Chris and Kim Hall were among those who helped us launch this campaign with so much support. 💙

Inspired by Ryan and Katarina Robinson’s generosity, the Halls stepped up early because they believe in the Foundation and the difference it can make for our community. We’re incredibly grateful they were part of those early conversations and helped build the momentum that brought us here.

And we’re just getting started! We’ve officially surpassed $650,000 toward our $2 million goal! 🎉

With every new unrestricted gift matched dollar for dollar by Ryan and Katarina Robinson, your support can go twice as far. Join Chris & Kim today! https://www.mcfohio.org/foundation-first-matching-campaign

10/27/2026

We are so grateful for the incredible response and the outpouring of support for both our local young artists and DPIL. Over 200 submissions is something worth celebrating, and we can’t wait to see the creativity come to life in print! Counting down until we get to flip through the finished calendar! 📚✨

Our DPIL calendar project has been a HUGE success! We were blown away by the response from young artists in our community and the incredible creativity they shared with us. With more than 200 submissions received, our finalists have officially been selected, and the calendar is now in production!

We can’t wait for you to see the finished calendar and the amazing artwork created by our talented local young artists. 💗🎨 Stay tuned for more details, including when and where the calendar will be available for purchase!

The best part? Every calendar purchased will help support DPIL while celebrating the creativity of young artists right here in our community. What better combination could there be? 🌟

A special thank you to the Rotary Club of Marietta District 6690 for sponsoring this project and helping bring this exciting idea to life!

10/27/2026

Our first decorated jug for the 2026 Nonprofit Challenge is here! Great job, Mov'n Dragons!

📣 Nonprofits, this is your reminder: You have until THIS FRIDAY to return your beautifully decorated jugs to MCF. We can’t wait to see what you’ve come up with!

This year, 27 local nonprofits are participating in the challenge! 🎉 Want to see who’s competing? Check out the full list of participating nonprofits: https://www.mcfohio.org/nonprofit-challenge

The challenge officially kicks off November 2 and runs through November 16. All of the creatively decorated jugs will be on display at our office, so be sure to stop in, check them out and support your favorite nonprofits throughout the challenge. Every donation makes a difference, and we can’t wait to see our community show up for these incredible organizations! 💙

10/26/2026

We’re feeling extra grateful today! 🌹 A big thank you to board member, Mike Buell, for thinking of us and brightening our day with these beautiful roses from the Marietta Noon Lions fundraiser!!

10/23/2026

Before we ask our community to believe in what’s possible, we believe it ourselves. ✨💙

That’s why we’re so proud that 100% of MCF’s Board and staff have made a financial commitment to the Foundation First Matching Campaign.

We’re fortunate to have an incredible Board that doesn’t just believe in the mission of the Foundation, but is willing to invest in its future. This campaign is personal to all of us. We see the potential in our community, we believe in what the Foundation can do, and we’re all in on what comes next.

We’re setting our sights on $1 million, which would put us halfway to our $2 million goal! 🎉 As Jill said, there has never been a better time to give to the Foundation than today. 💫

Learn more and be part of this transformational opportunity: https://www.mcfohio.org/foundation-first-matching-campaign

10/22/2026

Every legacy has a story, and Nancy Hall’s is one that deserves to be told. 💙✨

In this year’s annual report, we had the privilege of sharing the remarkable legacy Nancy left in our community and the lasting impact of a life dedicated to making a difference.

“Every story in this year’s annual report is special to me, but I have to say Nancy’s ranks at the top of that list. It was nearly impossible to capture all the incredible things she did and the lives she touched in one story. I’m so grateful to Larry, Charla, Chris, and Adam for being so willing to share their memories and experiences with me. This is truly a story worth reading.” — Laney Hitchens, Communications and Marketing Director

Nancy’s story is a powerful reminder of how one person can shape a community for generations to come. It also inspires us to reflect inward and ask ourselves: What do we want our legacy to be? How do we want to make a difference, and what will we leave behind for those who come after us?

We’re honored to share Nancy’s story and hope you’ll take a few minutes to read it below! 💫

There was almost always a car in the driveway at Larry and Nancy Hall’s home in Devola. Friends stopped by, family gathered, someone came for dinner, and somehow there was always room for one more. Charla Farley, their daughter, called it a “revolving welcoming door.” Nancy had a way of bringi...

10/21/2026

We’re so grateful for the local news partners who helped share the launch our Foundation First Matching Campaign this past week! 💙

From exclusive interviews with WTAP and WMOA to Ryan’s feature on Talk of the Town and coverage in the News and Sentinel, our local media has played such an important role in spreading the word about this once-in-a-generation opportunity. We’re incredibly thankful for these partnerships and for helping more people across Washington County understand what’s possible when we invest in our community’s future.

And the excitement keeps growing! We’re getting SO close to unlocking the $600,000 mark toward our $2 million goal. With every qualifying unrestricted gift matched dollar for dollar by Ryan and Katarina Robinson, there’s never been a better time to give to MCF. Actually, there’s never been a better time than TODAY! 🎉

Help us keep the momentum going and make your gift go twice as far: mcfohio.org/foundation-first-matching-campaign

10/19/2026

We are so excited to celebrate Laney and her well-deserved Board Member of the Year award from Marietta Main Street! 🎉

Laney is such an asset to the Foundation, and her leadership and dedication certainly extends far beyond our walls. Congratulations, Laney! We’re lucky to have you on our team and in our community! 💙

- Heather

10/15/2026

The Women’s Giving Circle wrapped up its 10th anniversary year tuesday evening by awarding grants to three amazing Washington County organizations!

✨ $8,000 | Washington County Special Olympics
✨ $5,000 | Community Hospice Foundation - Cawley Hospice
✨ $3,000 | Washington County Harvest of Hope

From helping local athletes compete at the state level to supporting compassionate hospice care and strengthening access to food, these grants will make a real difference for people right here at home.

A huge thank-you to Peoples Bank for sponsoring the evening’s food and helping bring everyone together for a special night of connection, celebration, and community impact!

Ten years ago, the Women’s Giving Circle started with a small group of women who wanted to make a difference. Look at what they’ve accomplished together! Here’s to the next chapter of women supporting women, strengthening nonprofits, and making good things happen across Washington County. 💗

Washington County - Ten years of bringing women together around a shared purpose came full circle Tuesday evening as the Women’s Giving Circle gathered for its fall meeting. The night was filled with fellowship, stories of meaningful work happening across Washington County, and a reminder of what ...

10/14/2026

⏰ Only 2 days left to register for the 2026 Nonprofit Challenge: Change-Makers!

Washington County nonprofits, don’t miss your chance to get involved! 🎉 With $30,000 in prize money up for grabs, this is an opportunity to bring your community together, have a little friendly competition, and win funds to support your mission.

The challenge runs November 2–16, but registration closes October 16! 💰 Register your nonprofit today at https://www.mcfohio.org/nonprofit-challenge