Scholarships ease the burden, open doors, and change lives. Learn how over $180,000 was awarded to local students this year through the Fremont Area Community Foundation.

Thanks to generous donors, sponsors, and volunteers, the 2026 Fremont Area Big Give raised over half a million dollars for local nonprofits.

Eleven area nonprofits were recently awarded grants totaling over $185,000 during the Fremont Area Community Foundation’s second competitive grant cycle of 2026.

With all of the outside pressure, it can be difficult to try and live a positive life. Check out these tips for how to positively live a positive lifestyle.

If you’re looking for a way to get in shape and get involved in the community, we’ve got you covered. Here are five reasons to run for a charity this summer.

The momentum around Qualified Charitable Distributions (“QCDs”) keeps rolling forward! What’s more, proposed legislation could make QCDs available through additional retirement accounts, creating even more opportunities for clients to support the causes they care about while advancing tax and retirement planning objectives.

Many attorneys, CPAs, and financial advisors are diving deeper into understanding split-interest gifts. These include charitable gift annuities and charitable remainder trusts, which can help advisors find ways for clients to balance their financial and income planning with charitable goals. This means it is crucial for advisors to understand the differences between these vehicles, and the community foundation can point you in the right direction.

As you help your clients plan their charitable giving strategies, take a look at opportunities for clients to make unusual noncash gifts, including classic cars, boats, RVs, and even aircraft. Many clients hold substantial wealth outside traditional investment portfolios, and these assets can create unique charitable planning opportunities when approached thoughtfully.

If you’re interested in living an altruistic lifestyle while still watching your wallet, check out this list of unique things you can donate besides money.

A record $186,782 in scholarship funds was awarded this spring to graduating seniors from 11 area high schools by the Fremont Area Community Foundation. In addition, FACF administers scholarship funds for North Bend Central School which totaled $31,100 this spring.