Bryanna J. Bocardo, first recipient of the Charles Martin “Touch a Life” Scholarship On May 18, 2009, Washington High School senior Bryanna J. Bocardo became the first recipient of the Charles Martin “Touch a Life” Scholarship, a new $2500 annual renewable scholarship offered through the Community Foundation of St. Joseph County in honor of a truly remarkable man.   Read more...

Architect's Rendering of The Chris Wilson Pavilion A partnership among the Rotary Club of South Bend, the Community Foundation, the South Bend Parks and Recreation Department, and the City of South Bend will build a high-quality performing arts venue at the city’s most visited park this summer, creating a brand-new space for public arts.   Read more...

St. Vincent DePaul Society of St. Joseph County The Community Foundation of St. Joseph County has awarded more than $90,000 in Special Project grants and African American Community Fund grants as part of its 2009 spring grant cycle.
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Photo by Matt Cashore Out of more than 400 applicants from across the country, the Community Foundation and REAL Services have earned one of 14 major grants awarded by the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, Inc. The grant—the largest of the 14 awarded—will fund Caregiver Connection, a multifaceted program that supports those who care for aging relatives, friends, and neighbors. Read more...

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