News and Stories

  • Philanthropy and Public Policy

    Philanthropy and Public Policy by Sarah Stone, Communications Director As in many industries, it is vital for those of us working in philanthropy to maintain relationships with elected…

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  • April is National Volunteer Month

    Jenny Neureiter, Office Manager April is National Volunteer Appreciation Month. At the Putnam County Community Foundation, and most other Putnam County nonprofits, we rely on our volunteers to…

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  • Kids Make Change…and Collect Change

    Sarah Stone, Communications Director This spring, I’ve enjoyed taking a small step into the education field, spending a little time in the classroom with my colleagues and members…

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  • The Benefits of Bequests

    Your fund at the Putnam County Community Foundation (PCCF) can be an ideal recipient of estate gifts through a will or trust, or through a beneficiary designation on…

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  • PCCF Staff Named to Mutz Philanthropic Leadership Institute

    Sarah Stone, Communications Director for the Putnam County Community Foundation, has been selected as a member of the 2023 class of the Mutz Philanthropic Leadership Institute. Launched by…

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  • Carson Hall Named Putnam County’s 2023 Lilly Scholar

    Twice as nice: CHS students Hall, Paauwe named Lilly Scholars by Jared Jernagan, Editor, Banner Graphic Originally published Monday, December 12, 2022 in the Banner Graphic. Christmas came early…

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  • Putnam County Community Foundation Earns National Accreditation

    November 15, 2022 The Putnam County Community Foundation (PCCF) recently received accreditation with the nation’s highest standard for philanthropic excellence from the National Standards program of the Council…

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  • 2023 Lilly Scholar Finalists Announced

    Megan Arnold Alaina Chew Carson Hall Ava Watson Dunkin York The Putnam County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2023 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship…

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  • Zerkel Awarded 2022 Spirit of Philanthropy

    The Spirit of Philanthropy Award is the highest honor bestowed by the Board of Directors of the Community Foundation, and recognizes persons who have demonstrated extraordinary philanthropic spirit…

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