Daviess Community Foundation

09/14/2026

More than 700 Daviess County kids ages 0–5 are getting a free book delivered to their door every month, thanks in part to a Daviess Gives grant to the Imagination Library of Washington Catholic. We're proud to invest in our community's youngest learners!

A BIG thank you to the Community Foundation of Southwest Indiana and Cheryl May, who serves on their board, for their generous $1,000 donation to the Imagination Library of Washington Catholic! 📚❤️

Through the Imagination Library of Washington Catholic, more than 700 Daviess County children ages 0–5 are currently signed up to receive a FREE, age-appropriate book delivered to their home every month. What a wonderful way to encourage a love of reading and help build a strong foundation for our youngest learners!

We are incredibly grateful for community partners like the Community Foundation of Southwest Indiana who believe in investing in the children and families of Daviess County. Your generosity is making a difference—one book at a time! 📖✨

Pictured from left to right: Sara Voges, Director of Marketing; Cheryl May; and Ashley Crane, Director of Imagination Library of Washington Catholic.

Community Foundation of Southwest Indiana

09/04/2026

Communities are always growing and changing, and new challenges arise each year. By building lasting resources together, we make sure support is always ready when our communities need it most.

That's the idea behind our Rooted in Community campaign: building lasting Community Good funds that let us respond wherever the need is greatest, today and for generations to come.

Right now, every eligible gift is matched 2-to-1, so your generosity goes even further for Daviess County.

➡️🌳 Learn how you can grow your legacy rooted in community at cfswi.org/rooted-in-community/

08/07/2026

🎓 The 2027 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program is still accepting applications!

This prestigious scholarship covers full tuition to any accredited public or private nonprofit college or university in Indiana — a life-changing opportunity for local students.

Application deadline: August 14, 2026

🔍 Learn more and apply at the link in our comments.

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07/29/2026

Congratulations to this year's Daviess Gives Grant recipients! 🎉

Our Community Advisory Board spent time learning about the needs across our community and chose to invest in local organizations making an impact. These grants will mentor children in foster care, provide new ministry resources for women, celebrate our community's history, support families and children recovering from fires, and care for animals in need.

We are proud to support local nonprofits like these, demonstrating community philanthropy in action. We appreciate our Community Advisory Board for their thoughtful decision-making.

Take a look at who we celebrated at this year's check presentations below.
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07/24/2026

Congratulations, Savannah!

🎉 We’re proud to celebrate Savannah’s 4th anniversary with the Community Foundation!

Savannah’s dedication as Regional Development Director serving Daviess, Knox, & Pike counties has been instrumental to our work and our communities. We’re grateful for her continued commitment.

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07/10/2026

When you invest in Daviess County, you're investing in its future.

The Rooted in Community campaign grows permanent resources that help our community respond to changing needs for generations to come. Eligible gifts are currently matched 2-to-1.

Every community has changing needs. That's why permanent, flexible charitable resources matter.

Through our Rooted in Community campaign, you can help build Community Good funds that allow us to respond where support is needed most, now and for generations to come.

Right now, every eligible gift is matched 2 to 1, making your impact go even further.

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07/09/2026

Together, this is what we’re working toward.

We believe in a future where every community in Southwest Indiana is vibrant, resilient, and full of opportunity.

A place where people feel supported, families can thrive, and communities are connected.

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07/07/2026

🎓 The 2027 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program Application is NOW OPEN!

The Daviess Community Foundation is proud to once again offer the prestigious Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program (LECSP), an incredible opportunity for students to receive a full tuition scholarship to any accredited public or private nonprofit college or university in Indiana.

Applications must be submitted by August 14, 2026.

🔍 Learn more and apply at the link in our comments.

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07/01/2026

We're excited to celebrate this milestone as we officially launch the Community Foundation of Southwest Indiana serving Daviess!

While the name is new, our commitment to serving the people and organizations in Daviess County remains as strong as ever. We'll continue connecting donors, nonprofits, students, and community partners with opportunities that create lasting impact right here at home.

Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate this exciting new chapter. Here's to the future of local giving and lasting impact across Southwest Indiana!

05/06/2026

🎓 Congratulations to 28 outstanding Daviess County students awarded more than $97,000 in scholarships through the Daviess County Community Foundation!

Thanks to generous donors, these students are taking the next step toward bright futures.

Read more and see the full recipient list at the link in our comments!

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