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Community Success

The Community Foundation has made a difference in Macon County in countless ways!

Tech Go Camp

The $10,000 Impact100 Grant to TECH GO camp provides Macon County students the opportunity to learn about manufacturing, robotics, 3-D printing, drones, and automation through experience hands-on and computer-based learning.

YMCA's Knowing, Growing, Going Program

This program prepares students for kindergarten at the YMCA.

Mikayla Jackson, chair of the Young Leaders in Action

Mikayla Jackson, chair of the Young Leaders in Action (YLIA) community impact group, is an example of the high-energy, goal-focused, high school student members of this new organization facilitated by The Community Foundation of Macon County.

STARR (School for Therapeutic and Recreational Riding)

The $10,000 Impact100 Grant Program will assist with the maintenance of three horses that provide regular hippotherapy to 22 children within Macon County.

Kids Club of Decatur

Kids Club is a new organization that invites families to experience new activities and expand their knowledge base through experiences that their living circumstances do not otherwise provide. The $5,000 Impact100 Grant awarded will help empower families with job training and money management skills.

South Shores Elementary Chess Team

Placing in the top 25 at nationals, South Shores Elementary Chess Team consists of mostly low-income Decatur Public School students. They were awarded $10,000 from the Impact100 Grant to help them continue to compete in national competitions.

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Impact100 Program Accepting Applications!

The grant application period is now open. $100,000 in grant funding is available for programs emphasizing social justice and inclusion.

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