Fulton County Community Foundation Awards Township Grants to Support Local Projects
The Fulton County Community Foundation (FCCF) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 Township Grants, supporting projects that directly benefit communities across Fulton County. This year’s grants were awarded to organizations serving multiple townships, reflecting FCCF’s recent expansion of township-based grantmaking to include all areas of Fulton County. These grants are designed to support local ideas, strengthen community resources, and enhance quality of place at the township
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Former Board Members Continue Legacy of Giving Through FCCF Ambassadors Club
The Fulton County Community Foundation’s Ambassadors Club recently gathered to award a series of pop-up grants supporting youth programs and literacy efforts across the county. The Ambassadors Club, made up of former FCCF board members, meets twice a year to review opportunities and provide surprise funding to local organizations making a difference in the community. This year’s spring grants centered on youth activities and learning, prompting one ambassador to describe the effort as “our summer for
Community Foundation Awards Grant to Support Summer Childcare Program
The Fulton County Community Foundation recently awarded a $6,000 grant from the Nick Patterson Legacy Fund to Columbia Elementary School to support the launch of a new summer childcare program for Rochester Community School students. The program will serve children in kindergarten through fifth grade and operate Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. throughout the summer. “This program is intended to support working families in Fulton County by providing an affordable, high-quality
Fulton County Community Foundation Highlights the Nick Patterson Legacy Fund
On what would have been his 43rd birthday, the Fulton County Community Foundation is honoring the life and legacy of Sgt. Nicholas “Nick” James Patterson by sharing the story behind the Nick Patterson Legacy Fund: Serving Others, Honoring His Sacrifice. Born and raised in Rochester, Nick was known as someone people felt comfortable around. He was down to earth, genuine, and quietly generous. He loved basketball and baseball and cheered faithfully for the Cubs, the Colts, and the IU Hoosiers. He enjoyed
