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Mission
It is the mission of the Community Foundation of Whitley County to inspire philanthropy, enrich community, and serve donors by creating an enduring source of charitable assets.
An thirteen-person volunteer Board of Directors oversees The Community Foundation of Whitley County. The goal is to achieve a board composition that represents a broad cross-section of the community.
2024 Board Members
Don Armstrong
Michelle Burch
Matt Dahms
Dr. Gary Dillon
Kathy Heuer
Todd Jones
Joe Kessie
Rob Marr
Marcia McNagny
Sam St. Clair
Gloria Smith
Paula Worden
Jacie Worrick
September McConnell
Chief Executive Officer
Contact Areas: Donor Relations, Planned Giving, Community Development, Media Spokesperson, Grants
Vanessa Bills
Chief Operating Officer
Contact Areas: Anything Financial, Fund Statements, Accounts Payable, Donations
Brooks Walker
Program Officer
Contact Areas: Grants Administration and Youth Philanthropy
Carol Flowers
Communications Officer
Contact Areas: Scholarships
Top 10 Reasons to Give
Consider the reason why over 1,500 donors each year choose to make their charitable contributions through the Community Foundation.
Endowment Fund established to Support the Dennis & Judith Hudson Commitment of the Heart Award
The Dennis and Judith Hudson Commitment of the Heart Award Fund was created in memory of Dennis Hudson (who passed away in 2019) and in honor of his wife Judy, to recognize a direct support professional working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Whitley County. It will be presented once a year.
Nominations may be made by anyone who has witnessed a care provider/direct support professional who goes above and beyond for their clients showing love, compassion and patience. These characteristics mirror the qualities Denny Hudson demonstrated in his commitment to caring for his family.
Criteria for Award Selection:
The individual must be a support professional who works with people with individuals with intellectual, developmental or physical disabilities in Whitley County for at least one year; an individual may only receive the award one time; the Community Foundation will keep an on-going list of winners.