The Daviess County Community Foundation distributed more than $97,000 to 28 local Daviess County students from its Community Scholarship Program. These scholarships are funded by generous donors who have established a scholarship fund with the Daviess County Community Foundation. This year’s scholarship luncheon to celebrate and recognize these exceptional students was held at the Washington Conservation Club, with fund founders, recipients, and parents attending. In addition to announcing the recipients, the Community Impact Director, Laura Hazelman, reflected on how important the community is in stewarding education in Daviess County. “We are grateful to the fund founders and donors who make these scholarships possible through the Daviess County Community Foundation. Their support creates lasting opportunities for local students. Each year, a dedicated committee of board members and community volunteers thoughtfully reviews applications, a challenging task in a community filled with so many outstanding young people,” said Hazelman. Congratulations to the Community Scholarship Program recipients! Charles and Maxine Williams Scholarship Alivia Dhahir Ayden Wagler David K. Lynch Memorial Scholarship - Lily Hooten Derek Ray Arvin Memorial Scholarship - Shaylyn Hawk Dwight Risley Scholarship Brenden Cornelius Maeli Stoll Alleigh Baxter Alivia Dhahir Mariana Becerra Emily Ash Coby Loheider Fraternal Order of Police Washington Lodge 101 Scholarship - Angela Santiago-Sacarello German American Bancorp Scholarship - Justin Ramirez GPC Washington Employees Scholarship Isaac True Kyra Schuckman Jo Ann Shawhan Memorial Scholarship Maeli Stoll Ava Graber Lenore Overholser Memorial Scholarship - Ayden Wagler Leonidas (Lon) R. Horrall Memorial Scholarship - Owen Barber Marilyn L. Wallace Scholarship - Ava Graber McCall Family Teachers Scholarship - Ayden Wagler McKinley Vance Agri-Business Scholarship - Owen Barber North Daviess Scholarship Coby Loheider Alivia Dhahir Braylen Pridemore Ava Graber Madelyn Knepp Ronald Frette and Ann Frette 4-H Scholarship Audrey Jerger Taylor Ferguson Victoria Smith Ronald Todd Beasley Memorial Scholarship - Coby Loheider Steven L Gines College Scholarship - Kelsey VanPelt William and Mary Summers Memorial Scholarship - Breah Eskew Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program Caitlyn Kribs - Recipient Brenden Cornelius - First Alternate Ayla Owens - Second Alternate Maeli Stoll - Finalist Ella Williams - Finalist Addison Jones - Finalist Gabriel Knepp - Finalist Madalynn Johnson - Finalist Madelyn Knepp - Finalist Angela Santiago - Finalist

The Daviess County Community Foundation awarded more than $227,000 to 19 local nonprofits through its Community Good Grants Program. These grants support projects that strengthen the Daviess community and improve the quality of life for local residents. “At its heart, the Community Foundation is here to build a stronger future for Daviess County,” said Laura Hazelman, Regional Director of Community Engagement and Impact. “When our donors invest through the Foundation, they’re helping local organizations tackle real issues and create lasting impact.” 2025 Community Good Grant Recipients $5,000 to American Red Cross Southwest Indiana Chapter for financial assistance to disaster survivors in Daviess County by supporting recovery needs such as replacing medications, clothing, baby diapers, temporary housing, and more $4,200 to Bread of Life Ministry Inc. for the cost of two semi loads of donated food product that will be distributed to partnering food pantries in Daviess County $13,100 to Children & Family Services, Corp for Hope’s Voice clients with the emergency rent and utility assistance, and Grasshopper Group staff with the cost of Attachment Based Expressive Arts training $5,422 to Christ United Methodist Church for new handbell tables, new foam pads, travel bags, new table covers, mallets, and a mallet bag $4,200 to Daviess County Partnership Inc. for the cost of adding ten additional entities to Charity Tracker $53,618 to Daviess County Peer Recovery Services Inc. for the local match requirement for Daviess County IRACS program which will directly support peer recovery specialists, reentry planning, evidence-based group programming, 30 days of post-release peer support, and transportation needs of participants $5,000 to Daviess-Martin Joint County Parks and Recreation Department for the purchase of a permanent, commercial grade shade structure, site preparation, and professional installation to meet safety and ADA accessibility standards at West Boggs Park $200 to Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra for the cost of admission for Daviess County students attending the concerts $20,000 to First Choice Solutions for the purchase of essential material supplies to help families meet critical needs for their babies, the Bright Course educational curriculum for English and Spanish speaking clients, and medical supplies to continue offering free testing, treatments and prenatal vitamins at no cost to clients $5,000 to Friends for Animals, Inc. for a $50 voucher to help pet owners with the cost to spay or neuter their pets $6,000 to Junior Achievement of Southwestern Indiana for the cost program administration, curriculum materials, volunteer training and recruitment, insurance, and program evaluation $25,000 to Odon Lions Club Foundation for the cost of the walking bridge, gazebo, shelter house, and walking path project $5,000 to Odon-Winkelpleck Public Library for books for the mobile library $10,000 to Pet Friendly Services of Indiana for expanding Pet Friendly Services of Indiana’s Spay-Neuter Assistance Program (SNAP) for income-qualified dog owners in Daviess County to spay or neuter their dogs $24,130 to RSVP of Daviess County for a portion of personnel costs and the full expected budget for vehicle insurance and gasoline for the year $8,250 to Senior and Family Services, Inc. for the purchase of the Oliver Speadseal system which includes new delivery bags, trays and sealing film for the next two years, and the cost to deliver the sealing machine for the Meals on Wheels program $3,000 to Tri-State Food Bank for the purchase of fresh produce, dairy, proteins, and shelf-stable items to ensure balanced, nutritious food boxes for each distribution $249 to Washington Community Schools for a NexPlayground for Washington Intermediate School $30,000 to Youth First, Inc. for the Youth First School-Based Social Work Program that provides free access to expert mental health support to students in eight K-12 Daviess County school buildings The Community Good Grants Program is just one of the powerful ways the Foundation connects local generosity to real community needs. Grants are funded through endowments established by donors who are deeply committed to the future of Daviess County. Why This Matters The Daviess County Community Foundation is more than a grantmaker. It’s a trusted local partner, connecting people who want to make a difference with the causes and organizations that make our community thrive. Each gift is invested for long-term growth, creating a permanent resource for local needs both now and for generations to come. To learn more about how you can give back or create your own fund, contact Savannah Linenburg at slinenburg@communityfoundationalliance.org or 812.254.9354.