MANSFIELD — Local educators are invited to submit applications to receive grants from the Richland County Foundation. A committee of community volunteers awards education grants for creative and innovative supplemental programs not covered by school funding. The grants are given to K-12 teachers in public or private Richland County schools to encourage them to develop […]
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New Richland County Foundation scholarship fund celebrates Judge Jeff Payton
A scholarship fund has been established through the Richland County Foundation to honor former Mansfield Municipal Court Judge Jeff Payton.
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Richland County Foundation supports children’s summer activities
MANSFIELD – The Richland County Foundation is supporting summertime programs focused on children. The Summertime Kids Committee chaired by Foundation Board of Trustees member Karen Bierly along with members from the community approved $68,226.72 in Summertime Kids grants to 29 organizations. The grants of up to $2,500 support creative, educational, and fun-filled activities for hundreds […]
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Downtown Forward: $25M vision set to spark a new era in Mansfield
Mansfield City Council on Tuesday approved tax incentives aimed at sparking a $25 million redevelopment in the downtown.
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Public action, private investment: City Council to vote on downtown tax abatements
Mansfield City Council on Tuesday is scheduled to vote on legislation aimed at helping redevelop 14 downtown buildings.
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Local control, lasting impact: Fernyaks donate downtown properties to Richland County Foundation
John and Mimi Fernyak are donating their downtown properties to the Richland County Foundation to help further economic development.
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Local non-profit organizations invited to attend Charitable University via Richland County Foundation
MANSFIELD – Nonprofit organizations are critical in our community. Board members have legal duties to ensure the effectiveness of those groups. The Richland County Foundation, through its Osborne Meese Academy, will partner with the Ohio Attorney General’s Office to provide in-person sessions of Charitable University. Charitable University is a learning platform developed by the Ohio […]
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Thriving Home program provides funds for home repairs around Richland County
The Richland County Land Bank is launching its Thriving Home program with $750,000 from the Richland County Foundation.
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Richland County Foundation opens scholarship application
MANSFIELD – The Richland County Foundation offers scholarships to graduating high school seniors, current college or career tech students, and non-traditional students. Past recipients of an RCF scholarship are eligible to receive awards again. No scholarships through the Foundation are automatically renewable so applicants must apply each year. New applicants, applying for college scholarships, including […]
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Kiwanis Club of Mansfield launches ‘Hats, Gloves and Socks Drive’
The Kiwanis Club of Mansfield has partnered with The Richland County Foundation for the Day of Giving on Dec. 2.