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July 25, 2023

Greene Giving Board Member Spotlight: Edward Marrinan

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.
June 15, 2022

Explore the Parks of Greene County

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.
December 9, 2021

Making A Difference in Greene County

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.
February 19, 2021

The Greene Giving Small Grants Program: Organization Spotlights

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 2, 2021

Silver Friends Golden Paws Senior Pet Care

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.
November 11, 2020

Organization Spotlight: Fairborn Military Veterans Memorial Project

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.
September 22, 2020

Making a Difference in a Time of Uncertainty – the Greene Giving Pandemic Relief Fund Recipient Spotlight, Pt. 2

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

Making a Difference in a Time of Uncertainty – the Greene Giving Pandemic Relief Fund Recipient Spotlight, Pt. 1

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

Scholarship Spotlight: Linton Scholarship

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.