Each March, Women’s History Month offers an opportunity to reflect on the profound contributions women have made, and continue to make, in shaping our communities. In the world of philanthropy, women are not only participants; they are leaders, decision-makers, and catalysts for meaningful ...
“The creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn," wrote Ralph Waldo Emerson. This idea captures the essence of the Washington County Community Foundation (WCCF)'s remarkable journey. From a single seed, just $5,000 in assets and an unwavering belief in the transformative power of local ...
As I reflect on 2024, I feel immense pride in the transformative strides our foundation has made in Washington County. Over the past year, we have continued to build on the momentum, sustaining meaningful growth in assets, expanding our programs, and deepening our impact across the ...
NEW YORK – Charlize Theron remembers the moment her role in philanthropy clicked into place.The Oscar-winning actress had been talking with community leaders in her homeland of South Africa about how they could tackle the AIDS epidemic there. “We heard them say, ‘We know what to do, but ...
Jorryn Goudy did not choose to be a philanthropist. But then, how many 24-year-olds do?Born to a drug-addicted mother, it wasn’t long before he and his sister, Jacie, were removed from the household. Jacie was only two years older, but throughout Jorryn’s life, she was his mentor, his ...
It’s likely there are still many people who fondly remember the Isaly’s store on Main Street in Washington. David Wylie is one of them. Not just because of that nostalgia that comes with those sepia-toned memories of days gone by, but because of what the store meant to his family.That ...
