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Parke County Accepted Into Promise Program

Parke COUNTY CHOSEN TO LAUNCH PROMISE PROGRAM Promise Indiana promotes saving for post-secondary education through community-driven initiative College may seem far away to kindergarteners, but this fall, Parke County will bring post-secondary education and careers front of mind for elementary youth and their families through a collaborative effort called “The Promise.” The program makes educational […]

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Parke County Promise Reaches $60K Goal!

Donors in Parke County have done it again! The Parke County Promise, a college savings program for every kindergarten-3rd grade student in Parke County, has met our 1st goal of funding for more than 600 Parke County elementary students. The Parke County Promise’s vision is for every Parke County student to attain educational achievement through

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2018 Lilly Community Scholar Announced

The Parke County Community Foundation has announced the results of the Lilly Endowment Community Scholar Award selection process. Rockville High School senior Brianna Newton has been awarded a four-year full tuition scholarship to any accredited Indiana college or university. Brianna will be Rockville High School’s last Lilly Scholar since the school will be consolidating next

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Foundation Announces 2017 Lilly Community Scholar

The Parke County Community Foundation has announced the results of the Lilly Endowment Community Scholar Award selection process. Rockville High School senior Jayci Wicker has been awarded a four-year full tuition scholarship to any accredited Indiana college or university. Jayci is the daughter of Mary Wicker and the late Ned Wicker of Rockville. She plans

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Foundation Board of Directors Drafts New Strategic Plan for 2017-2020

The Board of Directors of the Parke County Community Foundation is currently made up of 6 men and 7 women from the various communities of Parke County. The Foundation board was founded in 1993 upon the “servant leadership” model, and board members not only serve the community in various fashions, but also are Foundation donors

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Parke County Receives New Van for Veteran Transportation

Last August the Parke County Community Foundation provided a match to the Parke County Veterans Office to help obtain a grant from the Federal Government for a new vehicle. This vehicle will help transport 15-20 percent of veterans from Parke/Vermillion counties to VA medical facilities for medical appointments. The Veterans Office finally received their new

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