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- Caring Connection Director Jim Tilly, left, leaves the stage after being presented the Outstanding Nonprofit of the Year award by Marietta Community Foundation Operations and Donor Services Director Britani Merriitt, right, during MCF’s 50th anniversary celebration at Adelphia Music Hall in Marietta on May 30. (Photo Provided)
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- The Marietta Community Foundation hosted a celebration of its 50th anniversary on May 30 and as part of the event there was a yearbook for attendees to sign. (Photo Provided)
The Marietta Community Foundation hosted a celebration of its 50th anniversary on May 30 and as part of the event there was a yearbook for attendees to sign. (Photo Provided)
MARIETTA — A crowd gathered together in May to celebrate an organization that has been helping Washington County residents for 50 years.
The Marietta Community Foundation hosted a 50th anniversary celebration at the Adelphia Music Hall on the evening of May 30 and it was attended by community leaders, donors, volunteers and residents to honor 50 years of philanthropic work in Washington County, according to an MCF release.
MCF CEO Heather Allender led the event and highlighted MCF’s mission and goals for the future, according to the release.
“A community is a sum of many parts, and every day our individual actions contribute to our collective future,” Allender said.
The MCF presented some awards at the celebration.
Caring Connection Director Jim Tilly, left, leaves the stage after being presented the Outstanding Nonprofit of the Year award by Marietta Community Foundation Operations and Donor Services Director Britani Merriitt, right, during MCF’s 50th anniversary celebration at Adelphia Music Hall in Marietta on May 30. (Photo Provided)
MCF Operations and Donor Services Director Britani Merritt presented the Outstanding Nonprofit of the Year award to Caring Connection, according to the release. The award was presented to the organization to commend its “unwavering commitment and innovative programs that support the community.”
Bailey Harlo, an MCF volunteer and supporter, announced the 25 Under 25 program, recognizing young individuals making significant contributions to Washington County, according to the release.
“The aim of this program is to spotlight these young leaders who not only bring about positive change but also inspire their peers and community members to engage in philanthropy,” Harlow said.
MCF Communications and Program Services Director Courtney Wentz introduced the Champions of Philanthropy program, designed to honor those dedicated to volunteerism and financial support for the community, according to the release.
“Champions of Philanthropy believe that philanthropy has the power to transform lives and communities,” Wentz said, inviting attendees of the celebration to join the program.
The release said a representative from Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance’s office attended the ceremony and presented a proclamation and Washington County Commissioner Charlie Schilling gave a speech on MCF’s significant community contributions.
Allender closed out the event by encouraging attendees to capture the moment by contribution to an anniversary scrapbook and by carrying forward a spirit of collaboration, the release said.
“As we mark another year of commitment and community impact, your presence and support continue to inspire us,” Allender said.
More information about MFC and its mission is available at www.mcfohio.org.
