The Scioto Foundation, in partnership with the City of Portsmouth and the Portsmouth Metropolitan Housing Authority, releases a Housing Action Plan for Portsmouth, Ohio. PORTSMOUTH, OH (May 2024) – Community leaders in Portsmouth have recently released the Portsmouth Housing Action Plan, which focuses on strategies to increase housing options in the city. This Plan is a […]
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Last Monday, the Scioto Foundation attended the City of Portsmouth City Council meeting. Councilman Andy Cole presented Scioto Foundation representatives with a proclamation for Scioto Foundation’s 50th Anniversary. The following day marked Scioto Foundation’s official 50th anniversary date. Photographed with Councilman Andy Cole are Scioto Foundation’s Therese Egbert, Staff Accountant, Patty Tennant, Program Officer –
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Written by Kay Bouyack Today, May 14, the Scioto Foundation, Portsmouth’s local foundation, celebrates its 50th anniversary of philanthropy and service to the area highlighting its mission to improve and enrich the quality of life for the community. For five decades the Scioto Foundation has carried out that mission in multiple ways by providing a
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Portsmouth was buzzing with excitement as a vibrant transformation started to unfold! Today marked an exciting moment with the ribbon cutting ceremony at Market Square Park. This park will soon be home to a beautiful family friend space, that all can enjoy. In 2022, Market Square Park was selected by the Scioto Foundation Board of
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A Portsmouth educator and a local physician have joined forces to establish a new Skatepark Improvement Fund for the benefit of improvements to the Portsmouth Skatepark located at 4th and Jefferson Streets, the Scioto Foundation has announced. Portsmouth High School English teacher Noah Fannin and KDMC Emergency Room doctor Lucas Lemons envision three phases of
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The Scioto Foundation Board of Governors awarded the Scioto County Public Library $5,000 for its “Books Build Bridges Literary Project”. The library requested the funds to partially cover the expenses of purchasing books, author fees, and art supplies. The project, which provides a copy of the book, “Fiona the Hippo,” for each participating 3rd grader,
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The Scioto Foundation has announced the creation of the Wiggins Notre Dame Support Fund, established by lifelong dedicated Notre Dame alumni Jerry Wiggins for the support of the school system’s operating expenses and teacher development. Wiggins and his wife Mary Lou first established a fund at the Scioto Foundation in 2020 for the tuition assistance
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November of 2023, the Scioto Foundation Boards of Governors awarded the West Portsmouth Youth Sports Complex $10,000 to replace its damaged gym floors. This new floor allows for a safer environment for students to participate in their activities, as well as broadening the type of programs the group can host. The Scioto Foundation annually awards
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In 1985, the Scioto Foundation Board of Governors granted $11,000 to the Portsmouth Little Theatre to acquire adjacent land. With this financial support, PLT successfully purchased an adjoining parcel situated on the corner of Lawson and what is now Robinson, thus expanding its footprint. Check out the grant photo and cutlines below, featured in the
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In 202 days, we will host our 12th annual Scioto Gives event! In preparation for this exciting day of giving, last Thursday, we brought together representatives from some of our current participating nonprofits and those who wish to join, to discuss fundraising strategies and grant opportunities. The photos below are from the Scioto Gives Networking
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