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Recent News & Updates

What if we all gave on the same day? What if we all gave on the same day? The giving event is designed to encourage everyone to contribute to local nonprofits they care about through a single giving platform/website. The Foundation is hosting the day to build capacity, grow philanthropy, and strengthen the community. View more
Women’s Fund continues its support to improve childcare For the sixth year in a row, the Women’s Fund awarded a grant to make quality childcare affordable and accessible to women in Richland County. This year’s $25,000 grant went to the YWCA of Northwest Ohio. They will take applications from in-home childcare providers and centers for grants of up to $2,500 for resources and continuing education. The Women’s Fund believes that childcare is important to the economic security of women. View more
Richland Gives celebrates its 10th anniversary Since its inception, Richland Gives has raised almost $3M for hundreds of local nonprofit organizations. Thanks to the generosity of donors of the Foundation, $80,000 in incentives will be awarded as grants to participating organizations, beyond what they raise from online donations. Richland Gives is designed to encourage people to contribute to local nonprofits they care about through a single giving website. The Foundation hosts the day to build capacity, grow philanthropy and make the community stronger. Each organization will have an individualized web page to promote their cause. The success of the event will depend on our collective enthusiasm and implementation. View more