Montgomery County Community Foundation- Indiana

It's official! 🎉 A groundbreaking ceremony was held last week to kick off the construction and renovation of the new Montgomery County Early Learning Center. Located in the former county government building at 110 W South Boulevard in Crawfordsville, this transformational community project will provide 124 high-quality childcare seats for infants through age five. It is expected to open in the spring of 2025. The new facility is the result of a $5 million investment made possible through a unique partnership of businesses, government, and philanthropy. Investors in this project include the following: Acuity Brands, City of Crawfordsville, DES Engineering LLC, Early Learning Indiana, Hoosier Heartland State Bank, Lakeside Book Company, Montgomery County Community Foundation- Indiana, Montgomery County Government, North Central Health Services Inc., Nucor Steel Indiana, Penguin Random House, State of Indiana, Tempur Sealy International, Tipmont, Tri-County Bank & Trust, and Wabash College. It was also announced that KinderCare Learning Companies has been selected to operate the new facility. Kindercare has more than 50 years of experience providing early childhood care and education, combined with expertise in child development and research-based curriculum. KinderCare also has the most nationally accredited early learning centers of any private provider in the country. Stay tuned for updates as construction and renovations begin. To learn more about the project and groundbreaking, visit https://lnkd.in/ddrw2Ue2

MCCF is #hiring! We are looking for a talented individual to join our staff as Scholarship and Communications Director. This position is responsible for the administration of our scholarship program and will also assist with various communications tasks. Click below to read the full job description and learn how to apply.

2023 was a big year at MCCF- for the first time EVER, we granted over $2 million in grants and scholarships! This brings us to $29 million invested in Montgomery County since 1991. Take a look back with us at some of the highlights. We can't wait to see what 2024 brings!

Congratulations to the final grant recipients of 2023! We gathered yesterday to award over $334,000 to 15 local nonprofit organizations doing important work in Montgomery County. Read more about our newest grantees and the MCCF funds that made their awards possible here: https://lnkd.in/gQ5fBh2t

🎉 We have big news! 🎉 MCCF is excited to announce that we have been selected as a recipient of the Early Years Initiative from Early Learning Indiana. The Early Years Initiative is a $50-million competitive grant program focused on enhancing the learning and development of infants and toddlers in Indiana communities. With this grant, MCCF will receive $374,200 in funding to increase professional development opportunities for local child care programs through the Montgomery County Early Childhood Coalition and partner with the City of Crawfordsville to expand the Crawfordsville Fire Department Project Swaddle and Project Bundle programs.

Sarah and Maddy have been busy getting MCCF scholarship payments ready! This morning they mailed out 238 checks worth over $360,000 We're proud to support Montgomery County students and grateful to the donors who make it all possible. Learn more about MCCF scholarships here: https://lnkd.in/g-rtJb_j

Congratulations the first grant recipients of 2023! We gathered at the MCCF office last week to award over $130,000 to 10 local nonprofit organizations doing important work in Montgomery County. Read more about our newest grantees and the MCCF funds that made their awards possible here: https://lnkd.in/dK2b8PFP #nonprofit #communityfoundation #indiana