Press Releases
2021 Grant Announcement
CONGRATULATIONS!! On behalf of our Fundholders, the Board of Directors for the Nicholas County Community Foundation is proud to announce the following Grant Recipients for the 2021 NCCF Awards:American Lung AssociationAlzheimer's Foundation of AmericaArthritis Foundation Great Lakes RegionBread of...
THE SEELINGER FAMILY: A REFLECTION GIVEN BY DR. TOM DOTSON
THE SEELINGER FAMILY: A REFLECTION GIVENBY DR. TOM DOTSON Sitting down with Dr. Tom Dotson on September 9, 2021, he gives a brief reflection of the Seelinger Family and how they remain a big part of Summersville today… Dr. Dotson narrative: “I feel compelled to narrate the story of generosity and...
Welcome Jim and Jane Davis
The Nicholas County Community Foundation is proud to announce a new member to our family of funds. Welcome, Jim and Jane Davis. The mission of the foundation is to connect charitable giving with a permanent source of funds to ease local needs while enriching the community for today and tomorrow....
NICHOLAS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION UPDATE – THE MACKENZIE LOGAN GILBERT MEMORIAL FUND
The Board of Directors for the Nicholas County Community Foundation is honored to welcome the MacKenzie Logan Gilbert Memorial Fund to our family of funds…. Dr. Lewis D. Gilbert, and his wife, Shella have lived in Summersville for nearly 25 years. Dr. Gilbert, the local Oral Surgeon, and his...
2021 Coach Mark Fleming Memorial Scholarship
Mark Fleming, also known as “Coach Fleming” or “Flemdog” as many of his students affectionately called him, has built his legacy as a teacher and coach in Nicholas County Schools.
2020 — A Year in Review with Nicholas County Community Foundation
NCCF in 2020… it was a year of sailing through rough waters. The year started out with a bang, but shortly lost its footing with many headlines slowing the momentum. Then, the pandemic hit. Things quickly took a sharp turn and our normal way of life came to a screeching halt.
Shafer Family Fund Supports Local Animal Shelter, Animal Rescue and Youth Activities
Nicholas County Community Foundation is very fortunate to have Community Leaders who are involved with funding different organizations. Robert and Shauna Shafer have shown their love for our family pets in 2019 by starting the Shafer Family Fund in support of our local animal shelter, animal rescue and youth activities.
Donna Mazzei Becomes One of the Newest Contributors to the NCCF
Donna Mazzei becomes one of the newest contributors to the Nicholas County Community Foundation. Originally from Weirton, West Virginia she has lived most of her adult life in Summersville. I started teaching when I first moved to Summersville. Mrs. Madge Gilbert was the principal at...
Season’s Greetings from Nicholas County Community Foundation
May peace and tranquility be with you and your loved ones during the holiday season and throughout the year. Special thanks to our Fund Holders, Board Members, Volunteers and all those who support the NCCF.
NCCF Awards Over $150,000 to Nicholas County Organizations in Grants
On behalf of its Board of Directors, the Nicholas County Community Foundation announced their 2020 Grant Recipients on Friday, November 13 through an SCTV “Go Live” Facebook event from GDB. Live for this announcement were Board President Jay Borrell, Board Member Benjean Rapp and Executive...