Legacy Foundation Accepting Grant Applications Through June 30th The Bright ideas Community Enrichment Fund, a program of the Legacy Foundation, will accept grant applications for the 30th cycle from
The Board of Directors, Staff, and Grant Review Committee members of the Legacy Foundation are pleased to announce awards totaling $150,000 to Cycle 29 Bright Ideas Community Enrichment Fund grant
The Mental Health Team at Cardinal Community School District (CCSD) works to eliminate barriers that keep students from succeeding at school or in society. “We believe that if kids aren’t
When Kaitlyn Baeza says she’s busy, she’s BUSY. Baeza, a sophomore at Ottumwa High School, is a cheerleader, manager for boys’ football and girls’ soccer, and participates in the Talented
The Legacy Foundation said goodbye and thank you to Phil Noel as he retired from the Board of Directors during the March board meeting. Phil joined the Board in 2020.
The Legacy Foundation believes reading is important because children who read for pleasure score higher on standardized tests, have greater reading comprehension skills, and display higher general knowledge levels. To
Reading is the foundation for academic success. According to the Iowa Department of Education Early Literacy Initiative, nearly 1 in 4 Iowa 3rd grade students is not proficient in reading.
Eldon Uptown/Downtown is a non-profit focused on bringing vibrancy back to the community’s commercial district. In 2017 the non-profit, led by Eldon resident Donna Jeffrey, received the buildings at 217
The Bright ideas Community Enrichment Fund and The Legacy Youth Alliance, both programs of the Legacy Foundation, will begin accepting grant applications on February 1, 2021. The Bright ideas Community
The December 2020 Legacy Foundation Board Meeting marked the end of service for four Legacy Foundation Board members. Eldon Hunsiker joined the Legacy Foundation board as a founding member in
