Perry County Community Foundation

10/06/2026

⏰ There never seems to be enough time in the day… but what if managing your time isn’t really about finding more hours?

Join us for our October Lunch & Learn featuring Dr. Mike Friesz as he presents: ✨ Mastering Time, Energy, and Priorities ✨

We’re all balancing work, family, commitments, deadlines, and a never-ending to-do list. This session will focus on practical ways to better manage your time, energy, and priorities so you can put your attention where it matters most.

📅 October 7, 2026
📍 Catalyst Center for Business

Come enjoy lunch, learn something you can actually put to use, and spend some time connecting with fellow Chamber members! Get your tickets by clicking the link below!
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10/04/2026

☀️BEACH OR RAINFOREST? YOU CHOOSE.
The hardest part of this getaway might be deciding where to go.
The Golden Ticket winner could choose this incredible Costa Rica experience, including:
🌴 5 nights for 2 adults
🥥Your choice of a beach or rainforest destination

🎟️ Get your Golden Ticket here: https://givebutter.com/2026PCCFGoldenTicket
✨ One winner will be drawn on November 12 at the Humanitarian of the Year Dinner and will have the opportunity to choose from four incredible travel experiences.
👇 Are you Team Beach 🌊 or Team Rainforest 🌿

09/30/2026

🌟Join Us for the 2026 Humanitarian of the Year Dinner!🌟

The Perry County Community Foundation is proud to honor Andrew “Andy” Graf as our 2026 Humanitarian of the Year for his outstanding service, generosity, and commitment to making Perry County a better place.

Join us for an evening filled with community, celebration, and fun as we recognize Andy and celebrate the spirit of philanthropy that continues to make a difference throughout Perry County.

The evening will feature:
• A live auction with exclusive experiences and unique items
• Interactive games, prizes, and friendly competition
• A special raffle for a bottle of Pappy Van Winkle bourbon
• Our exciting Golden Ticket Raffle, featuring luxury travel experiences to Costa Rica, Tuscany, Nashville, and Kentucky

Whether you’re joining us to celebrate Andy, reconnect with friends, enjoy a fun night out, or support the Perry County Community Foundation, we’d love to have you there!

📅 November 12, 2026
🎟️ Reserve your seat today:
https://givebutter.com/humanitarian-of-the-year-dinner-2026

Join us as we celebrate Andrew “Andy” Graf and recognize the generosity, leadership, and community spirit that make Perry County such a special place.

09/22/2026

09/15/2026

📸 POV: Your camera roll after Nashville
Music. Lights. An unforgettable night at the Grand Ole Opry.
The Golden Ticket winner could choose this Nashville getaway, including:
🎶 3 nights for 2 adults
🎸2 tickets to the Grand Ole Opry
🎤 Hotel options include Hyatt Centric Downtown Nashville, Hutton, Graduate Nashville, Loews Nashville Hotel at Vanderbilt Plaza, and Kimpton Aertson
🎟️ Get your Golden Ticket here: https://givebutter.com/2026PCCFGoldenTicket
✨ One winner will be drawn on November 12 at the Humanitarian of the Year Dinner and will have the opportunity to choose from four incredible travel experiences.
👇 Who would be in your Nashville photo dump? Tag them below!

09/10/2026

🍷 Imagine you're headed to Tuscany for 6 unforgettable nights... who's coming with you? 🇮🇹

Picture yourself wandering through the charming streets of Cortona, learning the secrets of Italian cooking, and sipping local w**es in the heart of Tuscany.

The Golden Ticket winner could choose this unforgettable experience, including:
🍷 6 nights for 2 adults in a private apartment in Cortona, Italy
🍷 A cooking demonstration with tastings
🍷 W**e education and a local w**e tasting featuring four varieties of local w**es

🎫Get your Golden Ticket here: https://givebutter.com/2026PCCFGoldenTicket

One winner will be drawn on November 12 at the Humanitarian of the Year Dinner and will have the opportunity to choose from four incredible travel experiences.
👇 Tag the person you'd bring to Tuscany!

09/03/2026

🏆 THE GOLDEN TICKET IS BACK!

Where will your next adventure take you?

One lucky winner will get to choose one of four incredible getaways:

🍷 Tuscany — Sip and savor your way through Italy’s w**e country
🌴 Costa Rica — Explore breathtaking tropical beauty
🎶 Nashville — Enjoy an unforgettable night at the Grand Ole Opry
🥃 Kentucky — Enjoy a guided tour of five local distilleries with a private car and driver

Tickets are $100 each, and only 100 tickets are available!

The Golden Ticket drawing will take place November 12 during the Humanitarian of the Year Dinner.

One winner. Four incredible destinations. Endless memories.

🎟️ Get your Golden Ticket:
https://givebutter.com/2026PCCFGoldenTicket

09/01/2026

We’re excited to share that the Perryville Area CEO program has received a $12,000 grant through The Bank of Missouri and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines Member Impact Fund! 🥳

A big thank you to The Bank of Missouri for selecting the Perryville Area CEO program as one of four Perry County organizations to receive this funding. The Bank of Missouri contributed $3,000, which was matched 3-to-1 by the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines for an additional $9,000 bringing the total grant to $12,000!

We’re grateful to both organizations for this support and for choosing to invest in the youth of Perry County.

Thank you to The Bank of Missouri and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines for supporting us!

08/31/2026

Meet the Coordinator Monday! ✨

Help us welcome Taylor Hayden to the Perry County Community Foundation as our new Foundation Coordinator!

A lifelong Perryville resident and Southeast Missouri State University graduate, Taylor brings a genuine love for Perry County, a passion for serving her community, and plenty of creativity and organization to the Foundation.

She’s excited to help support the people, organizations, and ideas that make Perry County such a special place to call home. We’re so excited to have her on the PCCF team!

Welcome, Taylor! 💚

08/14/2026

🎉 BIG NEWS 🎉

We’re excited to share that the Perry County Community Foundation has received a $10,000 grant through The Bank of Missouri and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines Member Impact Fund!

A big thank you to The Bank of Missouri for selecting the Perry County Community Foundation as one of four Perry County organizations to receive this funding. The Bank of Missouri contributed $2,500, which was matched 3-to-1 by the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines for an additional $7,500 bringing the total grant to $10,000! 🙌

We’re grateful to both organizations for this support and for choosing to invest in Perry County. This funding gives the Perry County Community Foundation another opportunity to support the work happening across our community.

Thank you to The Bank of Missouri and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines for supporting the Perry County Community Foundation and the Perry County community!🤍