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A Half-Century of Community Leadership and Service
For more than fifty years, the Community Fund has helped social service
organizations serving the people of Tipton County with some of their fundraising
burden. A unified campaign each autumn has helped to partially fund the
important work these agencies do year ‘round to provide a safety net and helping
hand.
Working Together for the Future of Tipton County!
In the Fall of 2007, the Tipton County Foundation joined this effort and in a
series of ads and mailings announced that it would match
certain gifts and paid-up pledges to the Community Fund. This was done with the
participation and approval of the traditional partner agencies, whose work was
highlighted in the materials and on this web page. Work of
Partners
On November 29, the Tipton County Community Fund, Inc., was formally
dissolved. Among its final grants were contributions to the community fund
operating endowment at the Tipton County Foundation. TCF also received TCCF's
unexpended funds for current operations, such as rent, telephone, and insurance,
and all of their equipment and records at the Community Connections offices, 121
N. Main St., in Tipton. All of the contributions made in the Fall 2007 campaign,
or pledges from previous years that were recently paid, were also transmitted to
TCF. Since this transition in mid-December, TCF has been receiving and
acknowledging all payments made to TCCF, and paying any bills that have come
due.
The Foundation has established the United Community Fund at TCF
to carry on
the tradition of collaborative fundraising in Tipton County. We have become a
member of the Indiana Association of United Ways,
so that we can continue the best practices in this important area of
philanthropy. Technically, we cannot become a United Way of America affiliate
because that federation of local United Ways is not accepting more members. The
only way to affiliate today would be to join an existing United Way in a
neighboring county.
In partnership with the social agencies that have been benefiting from TCCF
campaigns in recent years, the Foundation will explore future options: whether
to continue to raise money cooperatively in a Fall Campaign, or to abandon
collaborative fund-raising, or to affiliate with a neighboring United Way, or
any other option that may develop.
Your Giving is Essential
For the present, TCF is eager to receive contributions to the United
Community Fund and will distribute them fairly to the partner agencies. You have
the option of designating how your gift will be allocated, but we hope you will
entrust to TCF the flexibility of making it possible for all of our partners to
provide their essential services.
Some companies also match employee or retiree
contributions. Send in the paperwork with your gift and TCF will complete
it to double your gift!
Once paid, your donations to the Tipton County
Foundation are fully tax-deductible under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal
Revenue Code. Pledges are not deductible until they are paid. Matches by your
employer qualify the company for a deduction, but do not increase the
deductibility of your own gift.
How the United Community Fund Partners Serve Your Neighbors…
Connecting People to Causes that Matter!
 Tipton County Senior Center
341 W. Jefferson St. • Tipton • 675-4746
The Tipton County Senior Center opened in 1979, and is located in the C.W.
Mount Community Center. They help our growing senior population be independent
by dealing with nutritional needs, fellowship, homecare, and transportation. It
houses the Tipton County Food Pantry, and administers the Medicine Chest
prescription program funded at the Tipton County Foundation. The Center offers
speakers on a variety of topics, various games, and activities, such as trips to
doctors, shopping, and other interests. All seniors are welcome to call or visit
and become a part of all that happens there.
341 W. Jefferson St. • Tipton • 675-9362
The Boys & Girls Club of Tipton County, located in the C.W. Mount Community
Center, is dedicated to serving the youth of the community, and has been doing
so since 1993. The Boys & Girls Club is special! It is a dedicated youth
facility, staffed by professionals, trained in youth development issues. It is
open daily after school, and during the summer when youth need positive,
productive outlets during their free time. They serve all youth, from
kindergarten through grade twelve. And thanks to your support, they keep dues
low, and offer scholarships for any interested youth.
121 N. Main St. • Tipton • 675-6715
The mission of Habitat for Humanity is to build or renovate houses for the
poor in Tipton County. They use volunteer labor and donated materials as much as
possible. Employing biblical economics, the houses are sold to families in need,
unable to secure a bank loan, at no profit and no interest. As the cost of a
house is repaid over a fixed time period, the payments help to fund new houses
and renovations.
121 N. Main St. • Tipton • 675-7727
Tipton County Mustard Seed offers supportive community services, such as
Crisis and Community Outreach, Little Angels Fund, Little Angels Pantry, Medical
Travel for Cancer, and Shoes for Kids (funded by Tipton County Foundation). The
Partnering Families program is an all-inclusive six month program designed to
help Tipton families and individuals with the life skills, advocacy, education,
motivation, and personal strength needed to carry on through crisis, overcome
financial obstacles, meet and exceed life challenges, and remove
self-sufficiency barriers. Self help is emphasized and facilitated by teaching
life skills education, providing advocacy, creating individualized goal setting,
resources, referrals, and providing limited financial assistance. Partnering
Families learn life changing strategies and key skills to overcome life’s
barriers to independence.
121 N. Main St. • Tipton • 675-1863
Sponsored by the Congregation of St. Joseph, Caregiver Companion is a
volunteer ministry that provides for the vulnerable in our community. The
organization, whose mission is to assist caregivers of the sick, frail, and
disabled, relies upon volunteers to provide in-home respite care and other
helpful services supportive of this vital ministry. Without your financial will
to make a difference, this support would not be possible. Your thoughtful
generosity encourages concern and care for others… right here in Tipton County.
210 W. Walnut • Kokomo 46901 • 675-2486
The American Red Cross Howard-Tipton Chapter has been
saving lives and helping the people of our combined communities prevent, prepare
for and respond properly to emergencies. They have been there in the middle of
the night for people whose homes were destroyed by disaster; trained people
in first aid, CPR, aquatics and water safety; taught disaster preparation,
provided a link with family members in the Armed Forces, contributed to the
hospital blood supply.
PO Box 88517 • Indianapolis 46208 • (317)937-7000
The Salvation Army’s emergency assistance program helps to meet basic human
needs by providing funds for lodging, groceries, meals, transportation,
clothing, rent, utilities, and medical expenses. Volunteer representatives
provide referrals for social services in connection with substance abuse,
domestic violence, chronic homelessness, and other issues. The local unit visits
shut-ins and nursing home residents, and also provides back to school supply
kits for needy children.
Other Causes
Scouting: Local volunteers operate Girl Scout and Boy Scout units for all
ages, engaging in character development, life skills, citizenship, outdoor and
fitness experiences, career education and ideals of service to others.
While not formal partners of the United Community Fund, incorporated community
benefit organizations, with the IRS’ 501(c)(3) tax-exemption, can receive
allocations for approved projects. If you designate such an agency, your
contribution will be passed along to them. Examples could include the Tipton
County Historical Society, Tipton Community Theatre, or the local chapter of
Special Olympics. Please consider allocating only a
portion of your gift, and letting the Foundation use the rest to serve the
greatest needs.
Funds Managed by the Tipton County Foundation for Various Fields of Interest
You may send a separate contribution to any of these special funds at TCF, or
express a preference for your United Community Fund gift to be allocated to…
- Arts & Culture (Theater, Music Programs, Exhibitions)
- Education (Not Scholarships)
- Findling Legacy for the Neediest Children
- Medicine Chest, for prescription assistance
- Shoes for Kids
- Women’s Philanthropy
Make a Pledge Now
We are now set up for credit
card payments online. Click the Donate Now box at
left for more information. Be sure to indicate on the JustGive Screen if you
want your gift to go for Current Needs through the United Community Fund @ TCF.
We will be
happy also to take a pledge via email or phone, and follow-up with a thank you and
reminders by regular mail. Please call or write us with your name, address,
phone, email address, and the amount of your pledge.
or Phone: 765-675-8480
Questions?
Last modified:
Thursday, July 31, 2008
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