2012 John J. Murphy Family Scholarship Winner

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Amy Ruth of Randolph Central High School, pursuing nursing at Virginia Commonwealth University is the 2012 awardee of the John J. Murphy Family Scholarship--a $10,000 scholarship, with $2,500 awarded per year for up to four years.

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Arnall Community Funds Award Nearly $3 Million to Oklahoma Organizations
Foundation: Oklahoma City Community Foundation

The Oklahoma City Community Foundation has announced that seven Oklahoma nonprofits will receive a total of $2,883,880 in grants through the Arnall Community Funds. The Arnall Community Funds were...more

The Wellspring Project and Water Conservation in Western Colorado
Foundation: Western Colorado Community Foundation

Propelled by the drought in western Colorado, the Wellspring project was launched on June 12 as a one-week summer camp for Fruita Middle School students to highlight water issues in the west. The...more

Top 50 Global Urban Innovation Selected by Bloomberg Philanthropies
Foundation: Bloomberg Philanthropies

Bloomberg Philanthropies has announced 50 Champion Cities. They represent the boldest urban innovations in the past year. They will enter the final stage of the 2021 Global Mayor’s Challenge. A...more

Family of Walmart Founder Creates $1M LGBTQ Fund in Response to Anti-Trans Measures
Foundation: Arkansas Community Foundation, Chicago Community Trust, Walton Family Foundation

The Alice L. Walton Foundation and the Walton Family Foundation have established a $1 million fund for the LGBTQ advocacy group in Walmart's home state of Arkansas. The Arkansas Community Foundation...more

Grays Harbor Community Foundation Awards $1 million in Scholarships
Foundation: Grays Harbor Community Foundation

The Grays Harbor Community Foundation will award nearly US$1 million in scholarships and will help more than 300 students from local universities and trade schools in the next academic year. This...more

Champaign County Farm Bureau Brings Agriculture into the Classroom
Foundation: Community Foundation of East Central Illinois

Sarah Kaper, director of "Ag in the Classroom" of the Champaign County Department of Agriculture, worked with Urbana Park District (UPD) and Champaign County Forest Reserve (CCFPD) to provide an...more

Peace Walk Aims to Build Stronger Community in Wellington Heights
Foundation: Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation

The Wellington Heights Neighborhood Engagement Program held its first Peace Walk this weekend and plans to organize other walks each month through October. The walks aim to build a sense of...more

Oregon Community Foundation Completes Record Funding Cycle
Foundation: Oregon Community Foundation

Juliette's House, YCAP and Reach Northwest received grants totaling $66,000 from the Oregon Community Foundation. The grants are part of a record funding cycle by the Oregon Community Foundation...more

Wayne County Community Foundation Awards Grants Addressing Youth Hunger
Foundation: Wayne County Community Foundation

The annual grant making focus for the Wayne County Community Foundation's GIVE 365 program was "Supporting Wayne County, Ohio, Vulnerable Youth," with a primary focus on addressing childhood hunger...more

Summer Program Merges Recreation and Educational Opportunities in Santa Fe
Foundation: Santa Fe Community Foundation

The City of Santa Fe is committed to providing fun, COVID-19 safe, accessible, educational and entertaining summer and after-school programs. Through the establishment of a strong five-year...more