The Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce has named Colleen Engle as one of this year’s 12 Under 40, for which she was nominated for her exceptional leadership, professional accomplishments, and unwavering commitment to improving the quality of life throughout Parke County and the Wabash Valley. A lifelong resident of Parke County, Engle has spent her […]
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We are humbled to share that the Parke County Community Foundation has been entrusted with a new memorial scholarship fund honoring the life and legacy of a beloved Riverton Parke High School student, Chase Bennett, who recently passed away. This fund was established by Chase’s family as a way to carry forward his spirit, generosity,
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The Parke County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2026 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship for Parke County – Emily Adams of Riverton Parke Jr-Sr High School. Lilly Endowment Community Scholars are known for their community involvement, academic achievement, character, and leadership. Emily is the epitome of what the Parke County Community
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The Parke County Community Foundation is proud to announce the awarding of its 2025 Early Learning Curriculum Grants, a program designed to strengthen early childhood education in Parke County. These grants provide support for local early education providers to access high-quality, state-approved curriculum resources that promote school readiness and align with Indiana Department of Education
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The Parke County Community Foundation is pleased to announce that Colleen Engle has been named its new Executive Director. Engle, a lifelong resident of Parke County, has dedicated more than a decade to the Foundation and brings a wealth of experience, passion, and deep community connections to her new role. Colleen began her career with
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Parke County Community Foundation’s Executive Director, Brad Bumgardner, has announced to the Foundation’s Board of Directors his intent to retire on May 1, 2025. Upon retirement, Bumgardner will remain with the Community Foundation on a reduced schedule in a consulting role. Bumgardner began his relationship with the Parke County Community Foundation in June of 1997
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Riverton Parke Jr.-Sr. High School received a grant from the Parke County Community Foundation including funds from the Allan & Marjorie Bradfield Family Heritage Legacy Fund, the Dixon Family’s Children’s Pathway of Hope Endowment Fund, and the Jack & Christine Sanders Family Heritage Fund. With this grant RP purchased two locking storage cabinets, castors, and
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The Parke County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2025 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship for Parke County – Abigale Lash of Parke Heritage High School. Lilly Endowment Community Scholars are known for their community involvement, academic achievement, character, and leadership. “Every year our scholarship committee members are tasked with a very
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Check out all the exciting things that have been happening at the Parke County Community Foundation!
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