The Adams County Community Foundation continued its Neighbors Helping Neighbors initiative with a recent grant award to Adams County Children Services Foundation and Wilson Children’s Home to support their Christmas Gifts for At-Risk Children program Every child deserves to experience the joy and magic of the holiday season. But for many children who have endured…
The Adams County Community Foundation is proud to share this tribute, Honoring the Leshy Family – Peebles to Public Service, and to recognize a family whose story reflects the very best of Adams County. From the humble beginnings of John and Dolores Leshy to the exceptional achievements of their children, their family’s journey shows the lasting…
The Adams County Community Foundation recently presented its sixth grant award through the “Neighbors Helping Neighbors” Holiday Initiative, awarded to the Community Care Center in Manchester, Ohio. This grant supports the Center’s ongoing mission to provide food, clothing, and compassionate assistance to families in need throughout the area. Founded in 2002 and led by Ben…
The Adams County Community Foundation recently announced a grant to the Shop With a Cop program, helping local children experience the joy of the holiday season. Shop With a Cop is a long-standing annual initiative in Adams County that brings together law enforcement officers, fire and EMS personnel, volunteers, and community supporters to provide children…
The Adams County Community Foundation recently announced the launch of its “Neighbors Helping Neighbors” Double Your Gift Campaign. Thanks to a recent grant, the Foundation will match every unrestricted donation dollar for dollar—up to $50,000—through February 2026, or while matching funds last. “Thanks to our generous donors, our Foundation has awarded over 130 scholarships to…
Adams County Community Foundation awarded its 51st grant last week to Adams County Children Services Foundation at the Adams County Children’s Home Adams County Children Services and the Adams County Children’s Home play a vital role in protecting the safety and well-being of children and families throughout Adams County. The agency’s responsibilities include investigating reports…
The Adams County Community Foundation has awarded a community arts grant to support the upcoming Voices of Appalachia holiday concert, “Night of Wonder, Night of Joy,” at the First Presbyterian Church in West Union on Saturday, December 6 at 3:00 pm, and Sunday, December 7, at 7:00 pm.. The Foundation joins the Adams County Arts Council and other community partners and individual donors in sponsoring this…
The Adams County Community Foundation recently announced the awarding of its 50th community grant, marking a significant milestone in its mission to support the nonprofits that strengthen the fabric of Adams County. This landmark grant was awarded to Inter-Faith House, a volunteer-driven organization providing food and essential resources to area families in need. Founded in…
Dear Mary, Even though the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is undergoing major cultural changes and upheaval, the overall fall vaccine recommendations for “older adults” resembles last year, with exception of the Covid shot. Here’s what you should know. Flu Shots for Seniors Just as they normally do, the CDC recommends a seasonal…
The Adams County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the establishment of the Ellis E. and Virginia Mae Dorton Scholarship Fund, created by their daughter, Patricia Dorton Whitaker, in memory of her parents. Ellis and Mae Dorton moved to Adams County in August 1950 when Ellis purchased the International Harvester dealership from Roy and Glenn…
