What Can I Do?

Every day, we’re exposed to stories and images in the news of poverty, disease and neglect across America’s communities. You may ask yourself “What can I do?” Often these situations appear overwhelming, and we remain inactive. But, take a moment to consider our community. Many of these same issues affect us here in Crawford County. Perhaps it’s a neighborhood park now silent and vacant, or local youth with few positive outlets for their energies, or seniors struggling to afford medication.

When we see the problems of the world on a community level, they can often appear less overwhelming. We can organize a park clean up, volunteer as mentors to young people, or support organizations offering healthcare to seniors and low-income families. Options exist and our goals appear achievable.

 

Even with committed individuals and organizations collaborating to address these issues however, securing funding for necessary programs and initiatives can be difficult.

What can concerned citizens do to ensure that money will always be available to support and uplift the good work of good people?

The first community foundations were created in response to that question. The Crawford Heritage Community Foundation provides a resource for management of charitable funds and a way for people to benefit the community. We permanently invest the money we are given and use the earnings to help meet the charitable needs of the community. Funds are pooled to minimize costs and maximize the amount disbursed to worthy causes.

 

Consider a gift to support our discretionary grantmaking program. You will be helping us to assist organizations in our community in their work to make Crawford County a better place to live, work and raise a family.