The Scioto Foundation has announced the establishment of the new Charles L. Queen Memorial Scholarship Fund set up by his wife, Nina, and sons, Charles (Chuck) and Seth, to honor a man who dedicated his life to service and helped anyone in need. To be eligible for the scholarship, a student must be a […]
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The Scioto Foundation has announced the creation of the Dr. Whitney Jenkins Mohawk NATION Scholarship Fund established by Dr. Jenkins to benefit female seniors graduating from Northwest High School who plan to enroll in STEM fields of study at either a college/university or trade technical schools. The Volunteer Scholarship Committee of the Scioto Foundation
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The Ross Lee Bowers Memorial Scholarship Fund was established by his wife, Anna Marie Bowers, in memory of her husband and his accomplishments in the field of respiratory therapy education. To be eligible for the Bowers Scholarship, preference will be given first to students that attend Sand Hill Baptist Church. If no applicants attend Sand
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The Scioto Foundation Board of Governors announce changes at the Foundation.
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Written by Kay Bouyack Christopher Hamilton, Vice President of Lending at DESCO Federal Credit Union, has been appointed to the Scioto Foundation Board of Directors. Hamilton comes to the SF Board with 29 years’ experience in developing, implementing and achieving growth in the financial products and services that benefit this community. Hamilton earned a Bachelor’s
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Written by Kay Bouyack – 8/30/24 A record-setting number of local area nonprofit organizations are gearing up for the Scioto Foundation’s annual Scioto Gives Day of Giving scheduled for Thursday, October 17 in 2024. This year’s participants will total 51, with four new nonprofits joining previous groups hoping to raise significant funds for their endowments established
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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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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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