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Wreaths Across Ripley County

In December, countless volunteers took the time to Remember those who served by placing a wreath on the graves of over 4,000 veterans laid to rest in Ripley County. The Ripley County Historical Society was the champion for Wreaths Across Ripley County because it assisted them in their efforts to update their historical records.

Thanks to a partnership with Wreaths Across America, an endowment fund was established which will provide support to our veterans, and will promote civics education in our schools TODAY, and FOREVER.

Mark your calendars for National Wreath Laying Day 2023

Saturday, December 16

To sponsor a wreath in 2023 to honor a Ripley County veteran,

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Thank you to everyone who made this project possible!

2022 Staff Grants

Our staff celebrated the holiday season by presenting 3 local nonprofits with a $500 grant. Grants were distributed to Youth to Yellowstone for new sleeping bags, Sunman Area Life Squad to support their Safe Haven for babies, and Children’s Advocacy Center of Southeastern Indiana for their School Prevention Program in Ripley County Schools.

Kellerman Fund Distribution

The Jack Kellerman Community Enhancement Fund supported the Sunman Food Pantry. Jack Kellerman served as Sunman’s Town Attorney for 30 years and this fund was established to honor his years of service for the betterment of the Town of Sunman.

Black Fund Distribution

The Black Memorial Trust Fund promotes the economic development and quality of life in the Town of Osgood and its surrounding rural community. In 2022, $5,000 was distributed to the Osgood Volunteer Fire Department to purchase a new 50kw natural gas generator, $3,218 was distributed to the Ripley County Park Board to help support bathroom renovations, $2,500 was distributed to the Damm Theatre to help with general operating expenses, and $2,000 was distributed to the Osgood Historical Museum to help with general operating expenses.

Staff Legacy Grant

The Staff Legacy Grant gives past employees of the Community Foundation the opportunity to choose a program to receive grant funding as a way to continue the staff's collaborative effort in philanthropy.
The 2022 Staff Legacy Grant was awarded to Genesis: Pathways to Success. The funding will be used to provide camperships to underserved students for A Summer of STREAM allowing youth to have the opportunity to participate without financial restrictions.

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