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Jan 3, 2023

Board of Directors Updates

Welcome new board members, Ty Burnette, Nicky Hamilton, Lee Limbird, and Jay Fisher. Read more about them on our Board of Directors page,...

Nov 17, 2022

Events

2022 Fall Fundraiser

SCCF’s Fall Fundraiser returns to an in person gathering after COVID. Founding board members were recognized and David Haskell led guests...

Nov 14, 2022

Grants Program

Philanthropy Internship Program Grants!

SCCF Philanthropy Awards Ceremony scheduled for next Friday, November 18th, 5-7 pm at Convocation Hall at the University Arts Inside:...

Round the Mountain Festival is Fun for the Whole Family

Oct 12, 2022

Events

Round the Mountain Festival is Fun for the Whole Family

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the South Cumberland Community Fund, the Fund is staging the Round the Mountain Festival on Saturday...

South Cumberland Community Fund Launches Special Places Project!

Jul 26, 2022

Events

South Cumberland Community Fund Launches Special Places Project!

Update: The mural is complete! We had a great time collaborating and painting together. Students and community from all over the plateau...

Jun 3, 2022

Events

CELEBRATION FOR THE PLATEAU - June 18

South Cumberland Community Fund invites the public to the “Celebration for the Plateau” on June 18 at 11 am at the Big Red Barn on...

May 19, 2022

Dear SCCF Supporter,

As a Sewanee student in the early 1980s, I began to develop a deep love for the community on the South Cumberland Plateau, a love that...

May 19, 2022

Grants Program

Spring Grant Round

The grants committee for the Spring grant round was faced with a challenging task. With over $226,000 in excellent requests to consider,...

“Make Lasting Connections Symposium” an Important Moment

Apr 28, 2022

Events

“Make Lasting Connections Symposium” an Important Moment

On Wednesday, April 20, community leaders from across the Plateau joined with Sewanee faculty and students and board members of the South...

Save the Date! Make Lasting Connections Symposium to be held April 20

Mar 7, 2022

Events

Save the Date! Make Lasting Connections Symposium to be held April 20

South Cumberland Community Fund and Sewanee’s Office of Civic Engagement Announce Make Lasting Connections Symposium to be held April 20...

Feb 22, 2022

VISTA

Plateau Welcomes AmeriCorps VISTAs

Three new AmeriCorps VISTAs begin service! Please join the South Cumberland Plateau VISTA Project in welcoming three new VISTA service...

Jan 26, 2022

Welcome Sibby Anderson-Thompkins, Bran Potter, and Julie Keel!

Please join us in welcoming our three new Board Members. Sibby Anderson-Thompkins is vice provost for diversity, equity, and inclusion at...

Jan 14, 2022

VISTA

Departing VISTAs

On Tuesday, Jan. 11, the Grundy Rotary club hosted a farewell ceremony for three departing VISTAs completing their service: Sarah...

Jan 5, 2022

2021 Business Initiative Results are in!

Seven local businesses, five in Sewanee and two in Monteagle, combined forces to raise over $3,800 to support community philanthropy on...

SCCF 2021 Philanthropy Internship Grants

Oct 28, 2021

Grants Program

SCCF 2021 Philanthropy Internship Grants

The second cycle of SCCF grants are awarded each fall by University of the South students who are participating in the Philanthropy...

Philanthropy Grant Awards Ceremony Speaker Alexander Gibson, Executive Director of Appalshop

Oct 28, 2021

Events

Philanthropy Grant Awards Ceremony Speaker Alexander Gibson, Executive Director of Appalshop

Alex joined Appalshop in 2014 as our Executive Director. He graduated from Berea College in 2008 with a B.A. in Philosophy and earned his...

Aug 13, 2021

Katie Goforth Appointed Director of Community Development

The University of the South and South Cumberland Community Fund (SCCF) jointly announced today that Katie Goforth has been appointed...

Congratulations to 2021 Spring Grant Recipients!

May 24, 2021

Grants Program

Congratulations to 2021 Spring Grant Recipients!

Beersheba Springs Medical Clinic: $2,850 This grant will fund roof and siding repairs and exterior improvements to the Beersheba Springs...

SCCF Spring Grants Application Now Available

Jan 26, 2021

Grants Program

SCCF Spring Grants Application Now Available

SCCF is now accepting applications for its spring grants cycle, which is open to South Cumberland Plateau area nonprofits. All interested...

Dec 14, 2020

SCCF/OCE Community Development Director Accepts New Position

As of January 1, 2021, Nicky Hamilton will take on the position of assistant vice president, government & strategic partnerships, as a...

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