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Jennings County Community Foundation The Foundation accepts donations from civic minded community members for the betterment of Jennings County.

Who We Are: The People Behind the Work

The Jennings County Community Foundation has a dedicated, community-minded Board of Directors that works hard at using the JCCF for good in our community. Board of Directors:
Jessica Hill Yarbrough, President
Steve Sollman, Vice President
Ellie Bright, Secretary
Lori Brown, Treasurer
Nathan Floyd
Amber Fischvogt
Alisa Gasper
Larry Greathouse
Gene Rudicel
Shelley Seifert
Trent Wisner

Executive Director: Kelly Kent

10/22/2026

❤️ What kind of community do we want to leave for the next generation?

Imagine a Jennings County where families always have a place to turn for help, where children have opportunities to learn and grow, where parks, arts, education, food assistance, and community programs continue to thrive for decades to come.

This Giving Tuesday, December 1, 2026, you can help make that vision a reality.

Thanks to special matching opportunities, your gift can be doubled or even tripled, creating immediate impact while building permanent endowments that will provide grants for Jennings County nonprofits for years to come.

🎯 Our goal is to raise $375,000, which will unlock a $750,000 Lilly Endowment GIFT IX match, creating more than $1.1 million in permanent community endowment funds that will support local needs for generations.

These community grants have already helped organizations such as:
✅ The Center of Jennings County
✅ Town of Vernon
✅ Jennings County 4-H Purdue Extension - Jennings County
✅ Boys & Girls Clubs of Seymour- Seymour, Brownstown, Jennings County
✅ City of North Vernon Parks and Recreation
✅ St. Vincent de Paul
✅ Wayside Inn
✅ Good Samaritan Food Pantry
✅ Park Theatre Civic Centre
✅ Jennings County Coordinating Council
✅ And many others

The best part? All Jennings County nonprofits are eligible to apply for community grants, meaning your gift strengthens the entire nonprofit community and helps address needs we can't even imagine today.

💚 A gift today is more than a donation. It's an investment in every child, every family, and every corner of Jennings County.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy of generosity that will continue giving back year after year.

📅 Giving Tuesday: December 1, 2026
🌐 Learn more and give at JenningsCountyGives.org

Lilly Endowment Scholarship finalist spotlight! Alana Watts is a Jennings County High School senior with a GPA of 4.0. ...
10/20/2026

Lilly Endowment Scholarship finalist spotlight!

Alana Watts is a Jennings County High School senior with a GPA of 4.0. She has taken numerous AP/dual credit classes and is currently valedictorian.

Her extracurriculars include Spanish Club, where she serves as president, cross-country, and track and field.

“I love running and learning about different cultures. I aspire to be fluent in multiple languages in the future so I can connect with more people in and outside of my home country.”

Watts’ future plans include pursuing a degree in biochemistry, attending medical school, and becoming an orthopedic surgeon.

Lilly Endowment Scholarship finalist spotlight! Sydney Speer is a Jennings County High School senior and has taken nume...
10/20/2026

Lilly Endowment Scholarship finalist spotlight!

Sydney Speer is a Jennings County High School senior and has taken numerous AP classes. She is also a member of the National Honor Society and Jennings County Student Council.

She is heavily involved in FFA, both locally and at the district level. She has served as president (2026), vice president (2025), and historian (2024) for the Jennings County FFA chapter, and been District XVI president (2026-Present) and District XII sentinel (2025-2026).

“Throughout my time as a FFA member, I have served countless hours doing community service, such as volunteering for Ag Day, the Hayden Days Festival in the fall, and at the state fair in the summer.”

In her free time she loves spending time with family and friends, as well as caring for her dogs, sheep and chickens.

Speer's future plans include pursuing a degree in veterinary nursing and becoming a veterinary technician.

Lilly Endowment Scholarship finalist spotlight! Izabella Miller is a Jennings County High School senior with a GPA of 3...
10/14/2026

Lilly Endowment Scholarship finalist spotlight!

Izabella Miller is a Jennings County High School senior with a GPA of 3.9. She is currently ranked #3 in her class, is a member of the National Honor Society, and has taken many AP/dual credit honors classes.

Her extracurriculars include cross-country, track and field, and archery.

This summer, she served as an assistant coach for a park league softball team.

“This was an amazing opportunity for me to help and volunteer my time to my community, helping young girls grow and learn confidence in movement.”

She also enjoys running, reading, and crocheting.

Miller’s future plans include studying elementary education.

Lilly Endowment Scholarship finalist spotlight! Alex Watts is a Jennings County High School Senior with a GPA of 3.6. H...
10/13/2026

Lilly Endowment Scholarship finalist spotlight!

Alex Watts is a Jennings County High School Senior with a GPA of 3.6. He is a member of the National Honor Society and has completed AP/dual credit classes, as well as other advanced coursework.

His extracurriculars include Black Cat Racing (the electric vehicle building, engineering, and racing team at JCHS) where he is a driver in the evGrandPrix.

“Through the team, I have gained hands-on experience with electric vehicles, engineering, and problem-solving while helping newer members develop technical skills, including changing bearings and adjusting gear ratios.”

He also enjoys being on the swim team, volunteering with the Nazarene Church, designing 3D models, racing, playing video games, and traveling with his family.

Watts’ future plans include becoming an electrical engineer. He credits his father’s company for strengthening his interest in electrical engineering technology.

“I hope to use my career to continue learning, contribute to my community, and give back to others who have helped me along the way.”

Lilly Endowment Scholarship finalist spotlight! Hayden Low is a senior at Jennings County High School with a GPA of 3.3...
10/13/2026

Lilly Endowment Scholarship finalist spotlight!

Hayden Low is a senior at Jennings County High School with a GPA of 3.3.

His extracurriculars include basketball, baseball, FFA, and he is a member of the National Honor Society.

“I have spent many hours helping out my community, from plowing and shoveling people's driveways after big snow storms, to helping out at food drives in the community. I love to hang out with my friends and family, and spend most of my time outdoors.”

Low’s future plans include studying business.

Hayden Hines is a Jennings County High School senior and a member of the National Honor Society, with her class ranking ...
10/12/2026

Hayden Hines is a Jennings County High School senior and a member of the National Honor Society, with her class ranking currently standing at #2. This has earned her the Rising Stars of Indiana award.

Her extracurriculars include cheerleading, French Club, Key Club and Student Council. She also works at North Vernon Abstract.

“I enjoy giving back to the community by spending my time volunteering at a variety of local and community events such as festivals, rummage sales, or cheer clinics. My personal passions consist of reading, writing, and engaging with literary media!”

Hines’ future plans include studying English or journalism.

Lilly Endowment Scholarship finalist spotlight! Addelynn Herch is a Jennings County High School senior with a GPA of 3....
10/12/2026

Lilly Endowment Scholarship finalist spotlight!

Addelynn Herch is a Jennings County High School senior with a GPA of 3.6 and ranked #19 in her class. She has taken multiple dual/AP credit classes.

Her extracurriculars include cross-country, track and field, and advanced chamber orchestra. She also assists with the middle school’s cross-country and track meets.

“I like to read, bake, craft, and I work in my free time.”

Herch’s future plans include studying human biology with the goal of earning her M.D. and becoming a psychiatrist.

A belated but heartfelt thank you to Tim Clark for letting us borrow his truck for our Night of Giving last month. It wa...
10/12/2026

A belated but heartfelt thank you to Tim Clark for letting us borrow his truck for our Night of Giving last month. It was a fun photo op for our attendees!

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North Vernon, IN
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