People Helping People

Each year, ACCF receives generous donations from people and organizations all over Ashland County. With these funds, we provide grants to many nonprofit organizations which, in turn, address vital community needs. Our ''Giving Stories'' chronicle some of these. We hope you find them inspirational and heart-warming.

A Small But Powerful Gesture From a Group of Kids

The ''Serve Ashland'' program teaches kids to think in terms of providing funds to those in need. Read More...

Preparing the Next Generation for the Challenges of the Future

Through the Kettering Science Program, the Ashland County Community Foundation prepares young scientists for future careers. Read More...

A Creative and Caring First Grader Brings Intergenerational Happiness

As part of the Ashland County Community Foundation Kids Who Care program, Evan C. from McMullen Elementary School performs for residents at Colonial Manor Health Care Center, providing happiness to all and building intergenerational bridges. Read More...

Women's Fund Grant Provides Peace of Mind for Many Women and Families

How one woman found peace of mind and reassurance from the Mammovan, a specially outfitted vehicle that provides free mammograms to uninsured women in Ashland County and which was supported in 2009 by a grant from the Ashland County Community Foundation. Read More...

Walkin' the Blues from Africa to America, From Then Until Now

Through an Ashland County Community Foundation Teacher Minigrant, Steve Taylor, a teacher at the Hillsdale Middle School presents an enlightening interdisciplinary musical program featuring the Walking Cane Band. Read More...