Scioto Foundation

It’s hard to remember a time when the internet wasn’t at our fingertips; able to provide answers to our question in seconds. Only a few decades ago, if someone wanted to learn more about a specific subject they had to either ask an expert or spend time reading through books that may or may not […]

Check out the first press release of our signature program, University/College Access Network(UCAN)! Launched 16 years ago, UCAN was created with a vision of one day, every Scioto County student who wishes to pursue a post-secondary education will have the opportunity to receive some financial support to do so. This groundbreaking initiative marked the first

Stumbled upon a fascinating newspaper clipping from the Scioto Foundation’s 10th-anniversary celebration, offering a glimpse into the impressive growth in its early years. As we reflect on this milestone, the evolution of the Scioto Foundation becomes even more striking when comparing the numbers from 1984 to the present day. The newspaper article highlights that the

An Acorn fund, inspired by the metaphor of a seedling growing into a mighty oak tree, provides donors with the opportunity to establish an endowment fund over time. This approach allows donors to gradually build up their fund while honoring someone special in their lives. The fund operates on the principle of manageable increments, enabling

Over the course of two days, Portsmouth Elementary students participated in a walk-a-thon to raises funds for the Steven A. Hunter Hope Power Pack program. These power packs provide healthy, weekend meals to over 1,250 children in the southern Ohio area. Sadly, one in four children suffers from food insecurity in our area. Wanting to

The Scioto Foundation Board of Governors and Staff greeted donors, representatives of local school districts and nonprofit organizations, business and community leaders and the community at large when they gathered at Shawnee State Lodge for their annual meeting on April 20. Attendees heard reports about the Scioto Foundation’s 2022 activities and plans for 2023. Welcoming

The Scioto Foundation has named Barbara Lapp Bradbury as a new member of its Board of Governors. Active in many community activities and retired after several years of full-time service in various positions at Shawnee State University, Bradbury brings a wide breadth of experience in education and administrative proficiency to her new position. “Having worked

A Plan for Our Future The City of Portsmouth, in collaboration with the Scioto Foundation, announces a new Master Plan that has been prepared for the City by MKSK Consultants of Columbus after months of planning with city officials, representatives of the Foundation, and a citizen-volunteer Steering Committee. The Portsmouth Master Plan – Elevate Portsmouth