Perry County Community Foundation

08/31/2026

Meet the Coordinator Monday! ✨

Help us welcome Taylor Hayden to the Perry County Community Foundation as our new Foundation Coordinator!

A lifelong Perryville resident and Southeast Missouri State University graduate, Taylor brings a genuine love for Perry County, a passion for serving her community, and plenty of creativity and organization to the Foundation.

She’s excited to help support the people, organizations, and ideas that make Perry County such a special place to call home. We’re so excited to have her on the PCCF team!

Welcome, Taylor! 💚

08/14/2026

🎉 BIG NEWS 🎉

We’re excited to share that the Perry County Community Foundation has received a $10,000 grant through The Bank of Missouri and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines Member Impact Fund!

A big thank you to The Bank of Missouri for selecting the Perry County Community Foundation as one of four Perry County organizations to receive this funding. The Bank of Missouri contributed $2,500, which was matched 3-to-1 by the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines for an additional $7,500 bringing the total grant to $10,000! 🙌

We’re grateful to both organizations for this support and for choosing to invest in Perry County. This funding gives the Perry County Community Foundation another opportunity to support the work happening across our community.

Thank you to The Bank of Missouri and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines for supporting the Perry County Community Foundation and the Perry County community!🤍

08/05/2026

💚🤍THANK YOU, PERRY COUNTY! 🤍💚

The votes have been counted and we are excited and thankful to celebrate the passage of Proposition K.I.D.S.!

Thanks to everyone who came out to vote today. The passage of Proposition K.I.D.S. will allow us to move forward with a plan to build a new, modern home for Perryville High School that will benefit this community for years to come.

"To every voter, parent, staff member, and community partner who engaged in this process, asked questions, and showed up at the polls — thank you. We take the trust you have placed in us very seriously, and we are committed to executing these plans with complete transparency, fiscal responsibility, and an unwavering focus on our kids." - Superintendent Dr. Fara Jones.

08/03/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our 2026 Humanitarian of the Year, Andrew L. "Andy" Graf! 🎉

The Perry County Community Foundation is proud to recognize Andy Graf as our 2026 Humanitarian of the Year for his lifelong dedication to serving others.

From inspiring students as a Chemistry and Physics teacher to mentoring youth through Scouting, serving his parish, and leading the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in the creation of its new thrift store complex, Andy has made a lasting impact on countless lives throughout Perry County. His humility, compassion, and commitment to helping others truly embody the spirit of this award.

📅 Save the Date!
Join us as we celebrate Andy at the 2026 Humanitarian Dinner on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at the Robinson Event Center. Ticket, sponsorship, and fundraiser information will be announced soon.

As part of this honor, Andy will also receive a $1,000 grant to designate to the nonprofit organization of his choice.

Please join us in congratulating Andy on this well-deserved recognition and thanking him for his incredible service to our community! ❤️👏

07/31/2026

✏️📚Proud to support our local public school district with this grant!

Perry County School District 32 was recently awarded $6,500 in funding across two grants to support...

07/01/2026

🌮 Today we didn’t just TACO ’BOUT community partnerships — we explored how we can build a lasting legacy for education in Perry County! 📚✨

Guests joined us for an exciting conversation about how school foundations can create permanent resources to support our local schools, helping fund scholarships, innovative programs, classroom enhancements, and opportunities for students for generations to come. 🌱🎓

A huge thank you to our featured speaker, Amy McDonald, for sharing the success story of the Cape Girardeau Public School Foundation and demonstrating the incredible impact these organizations can have on their communities. 🎤👏

We were also honored and humbled by a generous $500 donation from the Cape Girardeau Public School Foundation to help future Perryville school foundation efforts get off the ground. What an incredible example of communities investing in communities! ❤️🤝

The afternoon also included recognition of our 2026 PCCF Grant Recipient, Perry County School District 32, as well as our 2026 scholarship recipients, Jocelyn Weibrecht and Lucas Fritsche, recognizing the many ways our community continues to invest in local students and families. 🌟

Thank you to everyone who joined us, shared ideas, and helped imagine what’s possible for the future of education in Perry County. The conversation is just getting started! 🚀

07/01/2026

🌮 Today we didn’t just TACO ’BOUT community partnerships — we explored how we can build a lasting legacy for education in Perry County! 📚✨

Guests joined us for an exciting conversation about how school foundations can create permanent resources to support our local schools, helping fund scholarships, innovative programs, classroom enhancements, and opportunities for students for generations to come. 🌱🎓

A huge thank you to our featured speaker, Amy McDonald, for sharing the success story of the Cape Girardeau Public School Foundation and demonstrating the incredible impact these organizations can have on their communities. 🎤👏

We were also honored and humbled by a generous $500 donation from the Cape Girardeau Public School Foundation to help future Perryville school foundation efforts get off the ground. What an incredible example of communities investing in communities! ❤️🤝

The afternoon also included recognition of our 2026 PCCF Grant Recipient, Perry County School District 32, as well as our 2026 scholarship recipients, Jocelyn Weibrecht and Lucas Fritsche, recognizing the many ways our community continues to invest in local students and families. 🌟

Thank you to everyone who joined us, shared ideas, and helped imagine what’s possible for the future of education in Perry County. The conversation is just getting started! 🚀

06/24/2026

Join us on Thursday, July 2, for an evening of patriotic fun featuring a community parade at 6:00 PM, followed by a spectacular fireworks show at 9:00 PM at the Perryville City Park.

Bring your family, friends, and lawn chairs—we'll see you there!

06/23/2026

Looking for a unique way to celebrate America's 250th Birthday?

Make plans to visit Perry County on July 2 for a special patriotic program hosted by the Perry County Military History Museum at the Wall of Honor in City Park.

Beginning at 7:30 PM, attendees will learn about the lives and service of the eight Revolutionary War patriots buried in Perry County and witness the unveiling of their names on the Wall of Honor. It's a meaningful opportunity to connect with local history while celebrating our nation's 250th anniversary.

Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogy buff, or simply looking for a memorable way to kick off your Independence Day celebrations, this event offers a unique glimpse into Perry County's connection to the founding of the United States.

📍 Wall of Honor, City Park
🗓 July 2, 2026
🕢 7:30 PM

Come discover the stories of the men who helped shape our nation—and whose legacies live on right here in Perry County.

06/16/2026