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September 25, 2023
The Greene County Community Foundation (d/b/a Greene Giving) exists to serve Greene County and the nonprofit organizations and foundations that continually give back to our community. Today, we would like to introduce you to one of those organizations, Feed the ‘Ville.
August 8, 2023
We had another great turnout for our Annual Golf Classic and Auction! This year, we had over 100 participants and with the inclusion of this year’s funds, this event has been able to raise over 1.2 million dollars!
July 25, 2023
The Greene Giving Community Foundation is able to serve our county because of the dedication and passion from our board members. In this spotlight, you will meet Edward Marrinan, who has been serving on the Greene Giving board since 2018 after being Executive Director since 2002.
December 15, 2022
The Greene County Community Foundation had another successful year, and leadership looks forward to 2023.
November 16, 2022
Have you heard of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library? This program is dedicated to inspiring a love of reading by gifting books free of charge to children from birth to age five, no matter the family’s income.
October 19, 2022
The Greene Giving Community Foundation is able to serve our county because of the dedication and passion from our board members. In this spotlight, you will meet Joe Harkleroad, who has been serving on the Greene Giving board for 20 years.
September 1, 2022
We had the opportunity to ask one of the newest members of our team, Jackson Mescher, a few questions about his journey with Greene Giving and his future goals, and hope that his story can help inspire the youth in our community to get involved in giving back.
August 17, 2022
The Greene Giving Community Foundation is able to serve our county because of the dedication and passion from our board members. In this spotlight, you will meet Eric Anderson, who has been serving on the Greene Giving board since January 2022.
July 26, 2022
We’re gearing up for our Annual Golf Classic and Auction, taking place this year on July 28th at Greene County’s premier golf course, Sugar Valley Golf Club.
June 15, 2022
With nicer weather finally here, it’s the perfect time to get outside and explore some of the incredible parks and nature reserves throughout Greene County. Through the help of our community, these parks and nature reserves provide safe, fun, and clean outdoor activity space for all to enjoy.
January 26, 2022
The Greene Giving Community Foundation is able to serve our county because of the dedication and passion from our board members. In this spotlight, you will meet Jane Newton, who has been serving on the Greene Giving board since 2003.
December 17, 2021
Greene Giving is excited to celebrate the end of another wonderful year and a very successful second decade, and look forward to what’s to come in 2022.
December 9, 2021
Greene Giving continually strives to enhance the Greene County region and the lives of its residents. That includes opportunities to give back to the causes and people working tirelessly to make a difference. One of the ways we are able to give back to our community members is through the Herman Menapace Difference Maker Award.
October 6, 2021
There’s something truly special about the ability to give back to others in your community, and The Betty Good Human Award has found an excellent way to recognize the “Good Humans” in Greene County.
September 13, 2021
We know that GivingTuesday is still a few months away this year, but we are too excited to wait any longer to start talking about it! […]
August 19, 2021
Back-to-school season has already started for many students in Greene County! With the return to the classroom, we wanted to give a shout-out to two special […]
July 10, 2021
Over the past 17 years, we have utilized a fun community-filled day of golf to bring awareness to nonprofit organizations in Greene County and raise funds to help said organizations continue to serve our community.
June 9, 2021
The Greene County Community Foundation (d/b/a Greene Giving) exists to serve Greene County and the nonprofit organizations and founds that continually give back to our community. Today, we would like to introduce you to one of those organizations, The Gang of Seamstresses.
April 30, 2021
2020 was a difficult year for every American. While we experienced hardships and faced trials that some could have never dreamt of, we also saw many […]
April 22, 2021
The Greene Giving Community Foundation is able to serve our county because of the dedication and passion from our board members. In this spotlight, you will meet Fred Pumroy, who has been a part of Greene Giving for over a decade.
March 30, 2021
As we move into the warmer months, we wanted to give a special shout out to the various parks and recreation areas in our county that you can visit this spring and summer.
March 18, 2021
The Betty Good Human Award recognizes Good Humans among the Xenia community and surrounding areas. Nominees’ good acts benefiting those in the Xenia community and surrounding areas. No act is too small to be considered.
March 18, 2021
The event will be open from June 12 to June 26. Groups can register to clean the river during this time and submit their photos to LMWN to be entered into a drawing to win a prize.
March 16, 2021
In 2020, Greene Giving continued to grow with the addition of the Louise Kendig and Wilfred Denton Jones Family Endowment. Are you or someone you know interested in establishing a memorial account with Greene Giving? Visit our website to learn more.
March 15, 2021
The Greene Giving Community Foundation is able to serve our county because of the dedication and passion from our board members. In this spotlight, you will meet Gussie Jones, who has been a part of Greene Giving for over a decade.
February 19, 2021
The Small Grants Program started in 2006 as a way to direct smaller funds to nonprofit organizations in Greene County, Ohio. Bringing together the resources of charitable individuals with the needs of our area, today and coming years, is the goal of Greene Giving’s small grants program.
February 11, 2021
The Greene Giving Community Foundation is able to serve our county because of the dedication and passion from our board members. In this spotlight, you will meet Doc Dillaplain, who has been a part of Greene Giving since the beginning.
February 2, 2021
Awards generally will be made to charitable organizations exempt from federal taxation under section 501(C)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Grants may be allowed to non 501(C)(3) organizations if there is documented charitable activity. All organizations must benefit Greene County, Ohio.
February 2, 2021
Roma Gordman's real passion was animal welfare as related to senior pet owners, and her passing created Silver Friends Golden Paws Senior Pet Care. The grants go towards projects that have a well-planned approach to solving a problem with pets and delivering services to senior citizens.
January 12, 2021
With the celebration this month of the 20 year anniversary for the Greene County Community Foundation, we spoke with Fred Gibson, one of the founders of Greene Giving, to hear more about the beginnings of the Foundation.
January 6, 2021
The late Herman Menapace, Emeritus Committee for the Greene County Community Foundation, wrote, “January 22, 2001, Fred Gibson, Reed Madden, John Saraga and I had a concept because we believed we had a real opportunity to advance Greene County…”
January 2, 2021
As the driving force behind what is now the Greene County Community Foundation, Herman Menapace believed we should all try to make a difference whenever possible.
December 7, 2020
The Greene Giving Community Foundation is able to serve our county because of the dedication and passion from our board members. In this spotlight, you will meet Shaun Nicholson, who has been a part of the board since 2005.
December 1, 2020
The Greene County Community Foundation (Greene Giving) administers scholarship for businesses, components, donors, charitable organizations, civic and service groups. Most scholarships start with a contribution being added to by donors or others at any time.
November 11, 2020
The mission of the Fairborn Military Veterans Memorial Project as a component of the Greene County Community Foundation is to design and develop a permanent memorial honoring service members who were born or lived in the City of Fairborn and other criteria.
October 26, 2020
The Greene Giving Community Foundation is able to serve our county because of the dedication and passion from our board members. In this spotlight, you will meet Matt Pauley, who has been a part of the board since 2009.
October 15, 2020
Here, we answer what a community foundation is, share some tangible examples of our work, and provide ways for you to give back and get involved.
October 8, 2020
The Greene County Community Foundation has made a $5,000 gift to the Beavercreek Historical Society from the Louise Kendig Jones and Wilfred D. Jones Family Endowment.
September 22, 2020
COVID-19 has brought an unexpected difficult time to the individuals, families, and organizations in Greene County and around the world. In order to help lessen the burden, Greene Giving and the United Way of the Greater Dayton Area along with other partners have joined together to establish The Greene Giving Pandemic Relief Fund.
August 20, 2020
COVID-19 has brought an unexpected difficult time to the individuals, families, and organizations in Greene County and around the world. In order to help lessen the burden, Greene Giving and the United Way of the Greater Dayton Area along with other partners have joined together to establish The Greene Giving Pandemic Relief Fund.
July 21, 2020
At Greene Giving, we know what can change a community for the better is the opportunities presented to the next generation. This is why we will periodically spotlight various scholarships that we help manage through Greene Giving for the benefit of Greene County’s students and future.