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10/29/2026

Jackson County Industrial Development Corporation Board President Kevin Gabbard announced the organization established the Jim Plump Legacy Endowment at the Community Foundation of Jackson County during the organization's annual Reports, Reviews and Rewards Luncheon today.

The fund honors outgoing director Jim Plump and will pay an annual grant to the organization for travel and training expenses. Plump will retire November 2 after 42 years leading JCIDC.

The Foundation congratulates Plump — a former board member — on a successful career and wishes him the best in retirement.

Donors may contribute to the fund by cash, check or online.
Make a gift online: https://cfjacksoncounty.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=2685

10/28/2026

Did you know the Foundation publishes a monthly newsletter?

The October 2026 newsletter was sent this morning. You can view it here: https://myemail.constantcontact.com/October-2026-Newsletter.html?soid=1104054711046&aid=CZh48aZH-Yc

Want to join the list? Email [email protected] to be added.

10/27/2026

🚨 Deadline in less than a week! 🚨
Do you know a teacher who teaches at a Jackson County school?

Encourage them to apply for a Donald J. Klaes Classroom Education Grant.

Grants up to $400 are paid directly to teachers for bold and creative classroom projects.

📅 Deadline: November 2.
🔗 Application:
https://cfjacksoncounty.org/classroom-education-grants/🚨

10/27/2026

Jackson County United Way of Indiana needs 25 additional participants in the Poverty Simulation this Friday.

Register: https://www.jacsy.org/povertysimulation

STILL TIME TO REGISTER 📣

We still need 25 participants to join us THIS FRIDAY for our Poverty Simulation as we dive into the barriers of those living at a low income. Join us for this interactive event to gain a deeper understanding of the trade-offs and day to day struggles by taking on the role of someone living these experiences daily.

Register by tomorrow at 5 PM to learn more about how you can be a part of the systemic change to alleviate poverty in our communities.

REGRISTRATION: www.jacsy.org/povertysimulationregistration

10/26/2026

Junior high students at St. Ambrose Catholic School took the first field trip through the Edward Spray Cultural Enrichment Program Endowment last week. Spray established the fund at the Community Foundation of Jackson County in 2025.

10/25/2026

Let's make an impact together.

10/24/2026

You may make gifts or share important documents - such as a Classroom Education Grant application - with the Foundation after business hours or on the weekend.

Just use the secure drop box outside our office at 107 Community Drive, Seymour.

10/23/2026

In honor of Foundation donor Bill Bateman's 90th birthday, today's Fund Fact Friday spotlights the Bateman Engineering Scholarship Fund.

Bill and Ruth Bateman established the scholarship at the Foundation to help future generations of engineers.

Happy 90th Birthday from all of us at the Foundation, Bill. We are grateful for your generosity in helping others.

10/23/2026

Congratulations to our friends at the Jackson County Chamber on the opening of Spark Shop.

The new space — and Chamber office — is located at 301 E. Second St. in downtown Seymour.

You can learn more at sparkjacksoncounty.com

10/22/2026

Contact the Jackson County Learning Center for more information on this opportunity - and others - offered throughout the year.

Address

107 Community Drive
Seymour, IN
47274

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4pm
Friday	8:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+18125234483

Website

http://www.cfjacksoncounty.org/

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