MANSFIELD – The Richland County Foundation Board of Trustees approved grants totaling $562,905 during its April meeting. The Board of Trustees approved a grant from the Community Fund to Downtown Mansfield, Inc. (DMI) for a pilot program to address the needs of the homeless community and the ongoing development of downtown. Richland County Mental Health […]
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Mansfield Rising plan continues to take shape
MANSFIELD — Progress is being made Mansfield Rising projects. In 2018, the Richland County Foundation leadership took an unusual track to develop an investment strategy for downtown Mansfield. Instead of hiring a professional consulting firm, it had a citizen-led group create the plan. The Foundation turned regular citizens into consultants which gives depth and authenticity […]
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Richland Gives raises $500K for local nonprofit organizations
MANSFIELD — Richland Gives, an online giving event hosted by the Richland County Foundation, raised $504,504, via 1,220 donors for 86 Richland County nonprofit organizations. Since its inception in 2015, Richland Gives has raised $1,940,373. Richland Gives is designed to encourage people to contribute to local nonprofits they care about through a single giving website. […]
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More than 60 Richland County teachers receive $73K in grants from Richland County Foundation
MANSFIELD – The Richland County Foundation awarded more than $$73,792.96 in educational program grants for the upcoming school year to local teachers for their creative or supplemental programs not covered by school funding. The Teacher Assistance Program grants are given to K-12 teachers in public or private Richland County schools to encourage them to develop […]
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Women’s Fund encourages the public to honor someone special for Mother’s Day
MANSFIELD — The Women’s Fund of the Richland County Foundation is offering people a way to honor special women in their lives with a Mother’s Day gift to benefit women and girls in this community. Donors can make a gift to honor a special woman or in memory of a loved one. Donations will support […]
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Richland County Foundation approves close to $1.8 million in grants to local charities
MANSFIELD – The Richland County Foundation Board of Trustees approved grants totaling $1,775,600 during its February meeting. Two competitive grants were approved by the board. One was awarded to the Domestic Violence Shelter to purchase a building to increase its bed capacity from 30 to 50 beds. Another grant was awarded to the Ronald McDonald […]
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Richland County Foundation accepting Summertime Kids grant applications
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Foundation is accepting grant applications from nonprofit organizations for its Summertime Kids (STK) grant program. The program grants are for nonprofit agencies to provide safe, fun-filled activities for Richland County children during the summer months. Grant amounts range from $250-$2,000. Last year, a committee that included Foundation Board of Trustee […]
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Richland County Foundation offers scholarships for local high school, college students
MANSFIELD – Whether your dream is to become a welder, graphic designer, health care worker or teacher, the Richland County Foundation has a variety of scholarship opportunities for you. Graduating high school seniors and current college students from Richland County are eligible to apply for college and career technical education scholarships. New applicants including high […]