Your Community Foundation of North Central West Virginia, Inc.

🎭 Did you know YCF has a Don Knotts Legacy Fund?
🎉 Join us in celebrating Don Knotts and the Metropolitan Theatre!

The Metropolitan Theatre 🎭 celebrates Don Knotts' 100th birthday along with the City of Morgantown - City Hall, Visit Mountaineer Country, Morgantown Magazine Monongalia County Planning Commission, and Your Community Foundation of North Central West Virginia, Inc.

The West Virginia native and star⭐️ of 'The Andy Griffith Show' would have turned 100 on July 21. To honor his legacy, the MET is hosting a festival from July 20-24 featuring:

- Screenings of Knotts' famous films 🎬
- Guest speakers, including his brother Daniel de Visé
- Performances by some of the Knotts family

Don't miss this chance to remember a WV icon! Tickets 🎟 for events at the Metropolitan Theater start at just $1. 👉 https://morgantownmag.com/don-knotts-festival/

🍁 It may be the height of summer, but we have Fall on our minds today!
📚 Scholarship checks for the Fall semester are on their way to 17 colleges and universities!

The June 30 deadline for the Monongalia County Adult Workforce Retraining Scholarship is rapidly approaching! Any individual who has been employed in Monongalia County for a period of time from March 2020 through present day is eligible. Scholarships cover tuition, books, and more. Apply now and turn your career dreams into reality!

Monongalia County Adult Workforce Retraining Scholarship - Your Community Foundation Goal: To rapidly retrain individuals for meaningful careers This program provides scholarships to trade, technical, or certificate programs for

Apply before JUNE 30! Up to $10,000 in scholarships for trade, technical, and certificate programs! The Monongalia County Adult Workforce Retraining Scholarship is accepting applications. Any individual who has been employed in Monongalia County for a period of time from March 2020 through present day is eligible. Apply now and take the first step towards a brighter future.

Monongalia County Adult Workforce Retraining Scholarship - Your Community Foundation Goal: To rapidly retrain individuals for meaningful careers This program provides scholarships to trade, technical, or certificate programs for

DEADLINE JUNE 30 - APPLY NOW! Up to $10,000 in scholarships for trade, technical, and certificate programs! The Monongalia County Adult Workforce Retraining Scholarship is accepting applications. Individuals who have been employed in Mon County for any period of time since March 2020 through present day are eligible. Learn more and apply here:

Monongalia County Adult Workforce Retraining Scholarship - Your Community Foundation Goal: To rapidly retrain individuals for meaningful careers This program provides scholarships to trade, technical, or certificate programs for

🎓 Congratulations, Katie!

Congratulations to Katie Hicks from Tucker County High School attending Glenville State n the fall. We hope to see you at the Jim Dunn Run in September!

🎓 Congratulations to the Bridgeport High School Class of 2024! The following students received YCF scholarships at this morning's Senior Assembly:
🎉 PFC Andrew Martin "Bo" Harper Memorial Scholarship - KAYLEE REED
🎉 Woodrow W. Woods Scholarship - BROOKLYN RANDOLPH, TYLER RANDOLPH, KAYLEE REED & CAMERON ZANNINO

Harrison County School District

🎓 Congratulations to the Morgantown High School Class of 2024! Students receiving YCF scholarships at The John R. Lewis Senior Awards Ceremony:
🎉 North Elementary Scholarship - ELISE LUPO
🎉 George E. & Joanne R. Davis Memorial Scholarship - JENNIFER O’PALKO & LUKE PUDERBAUGH
🎉 Soundra K. Poling - Brookhaven Elementary Scholarship - TRAVIS RICE
🎉Sgt. Christopher Dalton Memorial Scholarship - LIANA MARTIN
🎉 Jim Dunn Memorial Scholarship - MADELINE GUMP
🎉 Jean and Laurence S. DeLynn Scholarship - TARYN HIGGINS & LUKE PUDERBAUGH

🎓 Congratulations to the Preston High School Class of 2024! The following YCF scholarships were awarded this evening:
🎉 Angela Shahan Memorial Scholarship - Kirsten Myers
🎉 John C. and Joann T. Wills Music Educators Scholarship - Emily Bucklew
🎉 KHS Class of ‘59 Scholarship - Kirsten Myers
🎉 Roy and Frances Valentine Family Scholarship - Greyson Kuhn

🎓 Congratulations to the Lincoln High School - Shinnston, WV Class of 2024! The following YCF Scholarships were presented today:
🎉 INAUGURAL Demetry Walker Memorial Scholarship - CHEYENNE BATTON
🎉 Jean and Laurence S. DeLynn Scholarship - JORDYN LANDIS
🎉 Woodrow W. Woods Scholarship - CHEYENNE BATTON & AVA BELCASTRO

Each day, Community Kitchen serves more than 150 hot, nutrition meals at lunchtime. 🍳 For some patrons, this may be the only meal they have for the day. Families who are employed but whose budgets are stretched, in addition to homeless individuals, rely on the Kitchen. 🍽️
With assistance from a donor advised fund, YCF was able to grant $3,000 from the Louis & Mabel Tanner Community Fund. Additional community donors also donated to help purchase the $7,000 new stove. Volunteers are once again able to rely on safe, functioning stove. Thank you, Community Kitchen, Inc.!

🎓 Congratulations to the Notre Dame High School Class of 2024! Receiving YCF scholarships at last night’s senior banquet:
🎉 Rusty Mazzie and Seth Nicholson Memorial Scholarship - Cole Goldizen
🎉 Bobby Lee Secret Memorial Scholarship - Ajai Woofter
🎉 Frances Scarcelli Tyler Scholarship - Cole Goldizen

🎉 Congratulations, Leadership Marion graduates! We applaud your generosity and support of the community!

🎓 Congratulations to the Fairmont Senior High School Class of 2024! Receiving YCF scholarships at this morning's senior recognition:
🎉 Dr. William E. Phillips, Jr. Leadership Marion Scholarship - Brea Presley
🎉 Sam McLaughlin Scholarship for the Arts - Kaylee Cornell
🎉 Seth Burton Memorial Scholarship - Brea Presley
🎉 William “Will” Charleton Bridges Scholarship - Brea Presley

🎓 Congratulations to the University High School Class of 2024! Receiving YCF scholarships this evening:
🎉 Jean and Laurence S. DeLynn Scholarship - Jeremy Campbell and Ava Liston
🎉 Angela Scotchel Memorial Basketball Scholarship - Ella Simpson
🎉 Micah Wilson Memorial Scholarship - Emily Arnett and Ava Liston
🎉 Matthew “Biggie” Wolfe Memorial Scholarship - Emily Arnett and Chloe Downs
🎉 PFC Andrew Martin “Bo” Harper Memorial Scholarship - Chloe Downs

🎓 Congratulations to the North Marion High School Class of 2024! These YCF scholarships were presented today:
🎉 Ernest Daniel Conaway, Raymond Guy Baker and Everett Reece Baker Memorial Scholarship - JORDAN COX
🎉 Jacob David Bower “Bower Power” Memorial Scholarship - JORDAN COX & CHARLES FRANK
🎉 Jim Dunn Memorial Scholarship Memorial Scholarship - TAYLOR HESS
🎉 Charlotte and Mary Gail Koen Scholarship - JORDAN COX & KATLYN HOY

🎓Scholarship award season is here! Congratulations to our scholarship recipients from Doddridge County High School!
🎉 Brandi Kay Bowen Scholarship recipients: Destiny Berryman and Ava Wekseth
🎉 Inaugural Nathan Cunningham Memorial Scholarship recipient: Haley Lynch

🎉YCF is pleased to partner with the Arts Council of Greater Morgantown to administer Organizational Arts Grants that benefit community programs like this one. 🎭

👏🏻Special thanks to the City of Morgantown, the Monongalia County Commission, and the Douglas H. Tanner Memorial Fund for the Arts for their support of this program.

🗓️Applications are currently being accepted for 2024-25 Monongalia County Organizational Arts Grants. Apply here ➡️ https://ycfwv.org/arts-fund-grants/

Honk! with all 71 of our talented young actors just couldn't happen without the Organizational Arts Grant made possible through a collaborative effort between Your Community Foundation of North Central West Virginia, Inc. (YCF) and the Arts Council of Greater Morgantown, with funding from the City of Morgantown, the Monongalia County Commission, and the Douglas H. Tanner Memorial Fund for the Arts.

Come see how their support promotes excellence in the arts for our community, this weekend at the Metropolitan Theatre!
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Planning to go to college in the fall? Fill out the FAFSA today in as little as 10 minutes. Despite delays and setbacks with the FAFSA rollout, it's crucial that you to unlock financial aid. Your future is just one form away. https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

Pursue your passion with the Monongalia County Adult Workforce Retraining Scholarship! We're offering scholarships for trade, technical, and certificate programs. Don't miss out – apply today!

Monongalia County Adult Workforce Retraining Scholarship - Your Community Foundation Goal: To rapidly retrain individuals for meaningful careers This program provides scholarships to trade, technical, or certificate programs for

The Monongalia County Adult Workforce Retraining Scholarship is OPEN for applications! Whether it's technical training, certification, or a trade program, we're here to support your career goals. Any individual who has been employed in Monongalia County for a period of time from March 2020 through present day is eligible. Apply now and take the first step towards a brighter future.

Monongalia County Adult Workforce Retraining Scholarship - Your Community Foundation Goal: To rapidly retrain individuals for meaningful careers This program provides scholarships to trade, technical, or certificate programs for

The Monongalia County Adult Workforce Retraining Scholarship is your ticket to career transformation! Any individual who has been employed in Monongalia County for a period of time from March 2020 through present day is eligible. Scholarships cover tuition, books, and more. Apply now and turn your career dreams into reality!

Monongalia County Adult Workforce Retraining Scholarship - Your Community Foundation Goal: To rapidly retrain individuals for meaningful careers This program provides scholarships to trade, technical, or certificate programs for

The STEM for Girls Fund at YCF recently supported Libera, inc. on this Girl Scouts World Thinking Day event, which encouraged girls to explore engineering through hands-on activities.

📢 Last day to submit YCF scholarship applications!
🕛 To be considered, applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM TODAY, March 5!
✅ Your references have one additional week to submit their forms (March 12), but you must have submitted your application by TODAY!

🗓️ Scholarship applications are due TOMORROW March 5!
➡️ Apply here: https://loom.ly/jXydoTM

🗓️ Scholarship applications are due ONE WEEK from today on March 5!
➡️ Learn more and apply here: https://loom.ly/jXydoTM

🏆 Congratulations to these Morgantown High School (MHS) students, who were recently recognized as winners of the SHELLEY A. MARSHALL CREATIVE WRITING CONTEST:

🥇 Owen Tronco - "Still and Silent"
🥈 Charlie Antion - "The Guitar Boy"
🥉 Lana Kelley - "The Raven's Fledgling"

In addition to creative writing contests in Morgantown, WV, and Washington, DC, the Shelley A. Marshall Foundation Fund, administered by YCF, currently supports local children's library activities.

Pictured L to R: Lana Kelley, Owen Tronco, Charlie Antion.

Monongalia County Schools