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New & Noteworthy

Through the support of generous foundation donors, parents and faculty, global health advocate Dr. Paul Farmer recently addressed 1500 students from New Albany and other area schools. Dr. Farmer spoke about his work with the Haitian people living in the devastation of the 2010 earthquake and also accepted a contribution on behalf of the Zanmi Beni Orphanage that resulted from the efforts of New Albany students and community donors.

Our Mission

To build the resources necessary to be a catalyst for, a convener of and an investor in initiatives that perpetuate the vision shared by the community, our donors and visionaries.

Our Purpose

  • To steward a philanthropic spirit in the community
  • To pursue strategic grant-making that benefits the community’s citizens, employees and students, and that is consistent with the intent of our donors
  • To provide flexible and cost-effective ways for civic-minded individuals, families and companies to contribute to their community – now and for all time
  • To be good stewards of the resources entrusted to us
  • To do all of this in a manner that brings people together and strengthens community bonds