The Adams County Community Foundation hosted an evening of celebration on Monday, April 20, at the W3CU auditorium in Winchester, honoring 67 scholarship recipients during its second annual scholarship banquet. More than 100 guests attended the event, including 41 scholarship recipients, their families, and several generous donors who have established endowment funds with the Foundation….
A newly established fund with the Adams County Community Foundation is making a meaningful difference in the lives of local children. The C.E. Smith Family Charitable Endowment Fund, created in March 2025 by Bob and Brenda Smith of West Union, was founded to support several causes including the care, protection, and well-being of children and…
Wiley Harold “Iron Man” Piatt (July 13, 1874 – September 20, 1946) was an American professional baseball player and one of the most durable pitchers of his era. A left-handed pitcher and batter known for both his stamina and his hitting ability, Piatt played in Major League Baseball from 1898 to 1903 with the Philadelphia…
The Adams County Community Foundation continues to open doors to brighter futures through education. In just six years, the Foundation has awarded 201 scholarships to local students pursuing college and trade school opportunities. This year alone, five endowed scholarship funds will provide 67 scholarships, helping students take the next step toward their career goals. These…
Band of Brothers and Beyond: E Company, 506th Regiment, 101st Airborne Technician Fifth Grade William Alexander Howell—known to family and friends as Bill—was one of Adams County’s own who answered the call of duty during the Second World War. His life story reflects quiet courage, deep loyalty, and a lifelong devotion to family, community, and country. As…
The Adams County Community Foundation is especially proud to honor the Salamon Family, Dr. Alexander and Lilly Salamon and their most distinguished daughters: Julie Salamon, celebrated author, journalist, and storyteller, and her sister Dr. Suzanne Salamon, a leading physician in geriatric medicine. Their lives and work are a testament to the power of compassion, resilience,…
The Adams County Community Foundation recently awarded a grant to the pre-apprenticeship training program at Foundations for the Trades in nearby Portsmouth, Ohio. This state-recognized program prepares participants for careers in the skilled construction trades through structured instruction, safety training, employability skills, and exposure to multiple trade disciplines, helping individuals transition into registered apprenticeships and…
The Adams County Community Foundation is proud to announce Grant #62, to be one of the sponsors supporting Night to Shine 2026, to be held Friday, February 13, 2026, at Church 180 in Seaman, Ohio. This marks the third grant the Foundation has provided to help support this remarkable event, reflecting its continued commitment to…
The Adams County Community Foundation (ACCF) awarded a ‘Neighbors Helping Neighbors’ grant to the Adams County Meals on Wheels program, marking the Foundation’s 58th grant supporting local nonprofit organizations and community programs. The funding will help expand meal delivery and support services for homebound seniors throughout the area. Paul Worley, Vice President of the Adams…
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…
