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Beyond the Classroom: Mrs. Cooper Recognized for Impacting Students
Nov 27, 2022
We live in a world of controversy, where “I am right and everyone else is wrong” is a common refrain. But there is one domain where there are absolute right and wrong answers that can’t be second guessed. That domain is Mathematics.
Serving with Passion
Oct 30, 2022
Volunteers are the very lifeblood of the charitable sector, but not all volunteers are the same.
The secret to creating a dynamic, lasting relationship that works for both the volunteer and the charity can be summarized in a single word: passion.
Touching the Future
Sep 25, 2022
For Geraldine Jones, the secret of success was simple. Be true to yourself and you’ll get to the top.
A Decade of Giving: September 15 Marks the Community Foundation’s Tenth WCCF Gives Event
Aug 30, 2022
Are you among the thousands of people in Washington County who have September 15 saved on their calendars? If so, it is likely that you are counting down the days until WCCF Gives.
It began as an idea – a community-wide charitable giving event. But, these past ten years WCCF Gives has become a sensation for donors and charities alike, with some participants completely restructuring their annual giving campaigns to align with the day.
Lives Lived Well
Jul 31, 2022
Albert Einstein once proclaimed, “Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.”
By that measure, Robert Hillberry, Paul Songer, and Andrew Uram, all lived lives of significant worth. Sadly, we lost all three of these community servants in 2021, but the impact of their service continues through the many nonprofits to which they devoted significant time, energy, and financial resources.
The Unlikely Philanthropist
May 29, 2022
Jorryn Goudy did not choose to be a philanthropist. But then, how many 24-year-olds do?
Internship Funds Offer a New Way to Help Both Students & Charities
Apr 24, 2022
What are the elements of a quality education? Certainly, classes, coursework, field trips, labs, and dynamic educators are included in the formula. However, there is nothing quite like the experience of being able to put all of that valuable knowledge to work in the real world.
Help Local Creatures Great & Small through the Animal Fund
Mar 28, 2022
Abandoned. Cold. Scared. Two tiny orange tufts of fur were huddled together for warmth on the side of the road. Their odds for survival were grim. But then, a kind-hearted stranger stopped the car, scooped them up, and shared their story on social media.
CNX Builds Community Connections through Philanthropy
Feb 27, 2022
Some companies pay lip service to helping the community, because it makes a good sound bite or photo op. CNX received WCCF’s Charles C. Keller Excellence Award for Corporate Philanthropy because they don’t just talk a good game, they live it.