Community Foundation for Independence

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📬 Community Impact Microgrant applicants: Be sure to check your email! Funding decisions have been sent.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to apply. We were inspired by the incredible ideas and the passion for making our community even stronger. Your applications showcased the many ways people are working to create a positive impact in Independence and the surrounding area.

We’re excited to share more about this year’s selected organizations and projects soon. Stay tuned!

Small grants. Big impact.

This year, local organizations and individuals submitted creative ideas to improve our community through the Community Impact Microgrant Program. We’re excited to share the recipients soon!

Thank you to everyone who applied and to our volunteer board members who carefully reviewed each application. We can’t wait to see these projects come to life.

Know an entrepreneur with a big idea? The Patterson Family Foundation’s Patterson Fellows Program is an incredible opportunity for those working to create lasting change in rural communities. Check out their original post to learn more and apply!

What if it were your idea that moved our rural communities forward?

Some of the most impactful ideas don't just solve a problem. They change the system behind it.

The Patterson Fellows Program is looking for entrepreneurs who are thinking differently about the challenges facing rural communities and building solutions that create lasting economic and social impact.

If you're ready to build something that matters, apply to become a Patterson Fellow on our website today.
https://pattersonfamilyfoundation.org/patterson-fellows/

𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄?

Many people think a community foundation is just another nonprofit.

In reality, we work alongside donors, families, businesses, and local organizations to make charitable giving easier and more impactful.

Whether you're passionate about education, parks, the arts, healthcare, youth programs, or another cause close to your heart, we can help connect your generosity with the needs of our community.

Every gift—large or small—helps strengthen Independence and the surrounding area.

Learn more about the different types of funds we offer here 👉 https://www.cffindy.org/fund-options

A big shoutout to the Adopt-A-Family team for the incredible work they put into making sure every family is adopted. ❤️ Thank you to everyone who has supported this effort through donations, volunteering, and adopting a family. You can find the pick-up schedule in Adopt-A-Family & Christmas in July’s original post!

This is going to be such an exciting addition to the Central Park Sports Complex!

🛝💙 𝐖𝐞'𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐓𝐨𝐲𝐨𝐭𝐚 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝!

One of the questions we hear most often is:

"𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴?"

We're thrilled to share that one of the community's most anticipated additions to the Central Park Sports Complex is included in our upcoming 𝐏𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝟑 𝐋𝐖𝐂𝐅 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. When it becomes a reality, it will proudly be known as the 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗧𝗼𝘆𝗼𝘁𝗮 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱.

From the very beginning of the Central Park Sports Complex, the team at Quality Toyota believed in this vision and helped make it possible. We're incredibly grateful for their continued partnership and support.

We know this playground will become a favorite gathering place for families, friends, and visitors for years to come.

𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐚𝐝𝐝 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝, 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐞? 👇

Thank you, Quality Toyota, for believing in this project and in our community! ❤️

Every day, we're reminded that generosity looks different for everyone.

Sometimes it's a family creating a scholarship to honor a loved one.

Sometimes it's a local business investing in the future of Independence.

Sometimes it's someone making their very first donation because they simply want to make our community a little better.

The Community Foundation for Independence exists to help those acts of generosity create lasting impact.

We believe that when people invest in their community, amazing things happen—not just today, but for generations to come.

Thank you to everyone who believes in Independence and chooses to invest here. Together, we're building something that lasts.

To see a list of all of the wonderful organizations we partner with, click here 👇

Giving Opportunities — Community Foundation For Indy Giving Opportunities These funds support impactful programs and projects while also strengthening the long-term sustainability of our mission. Established by the foundation, we steward these funds by raising, managing, and distributing resources to meet our community’s needs. By clicking on any of...

Community happens because people are willing to give their time, talent, and heart.

This evening, part of the CFFI Board of Directors gathered after hours to thoughtfully review applications and make funding decisions for our Community Impact Microgrant Program. These volunteers understand how important it is to invest in the people and projects that make our community stronger, and they’re showing up to help make that happen.

We’re incredibly grateful for a board that is committed to giving back—not just through financial support, but by dedicating their time and expertise to ensure these grants have the greatest possible impact.

Thank you to our board members for helping us strengthen our community, one grant at a time. 💛

Maren Berblinger Lagaly Lacey Lies Brittany Thornton Crystal Beaumont Wonser Karin Stoner

And a special shout out to Twigs Floral & Gifts, Inc. for the delicious macarons that kept us going this evening!