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Building a Network of Hope and Prosperity
Just down the street from where Pete Seeger first heard the song, We Shall Overcome, before he went on to record it as an anthem for civil rights, sits a century old high school. It is called the Littell-Partin Center. Abandoned for over 20 years, it is coming back to life through a revival of sorts. It is here where many of us on the Plateau and friends from other parts of the world have all been inspired to collaborate. Nicholas Ma from American Revival, with Abigail Washbu
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Spring 2026 Newsletter
In your mailboxes and online now! Find here.
Apr 28


Partner Spotlight: Mosaic Recovery Center
“Don’t look at anyone that’s in addiction without hope. In Mosaic Recovery Center’s case, the people we encounter in addiction are always someone’s husband, brother, uncle, or son and they all have the ability to turn their life around.” Mosaic Recovery Center is a faith based organization that brings hope to men struggling with addiction in the South Cumberland area. When talking with Maggie Orames, the director of donor development and banquets at Mosaic, it became undeniab
Apr 23


South Cumberland Community Fund Kicks Off 2026 Grant Year
Last week, South Cumberland Community Fund hosted a series of grant information sessions designed to support and inform organizations across the South Cumberland Plateau as they prepare for SCCF’s 2026 grantmaking year. Representatives from nonprofits, schools, community groups, churches, and local government agencies gathered to learn more about the application process, funding priorities, and best practices for submitting strong proposals. These sessions were created not on
Mar 14


Partner Spotlight: South Cumberland Community Clinic
"Don't give me the credit." For a man who has helped bring vital healthcare to an underserved community, Dr. Thomas Phelps is remarkably focused on highlighting everyone but himself. His story, and the story of the South Cumberland Community Clinic, isn't about one man. It's about what an entire community can achieve together. The South Cumberland Community Clinic (SCCC) is a remarkable example of the type of community-focused organization that the South Cumberland Community
Feb 12


Eddie Krenson closes the Fall Fundraiser and speaks to the work we all do.
The SCCF Fall Fundraiser featured many meaningful moments (photo album linked below). Morgan McDonald, the National Director of Population Health Leadership at Milbank Memorial Fund joined in discussion with executive director Tom Sanders and LIFT Grundy program manager Elise Krews to discuss community health moving forward on the plateau. Collaborative grants were awarded totalling $50,000. We announced the launch of a health mobility network in partnership with the State of
Oct 15, 2025


Moving Toward Community Health: An Evening with Morgan McDonald
Limited tickets for South Cumberland Community Fund's fall fundraiser, "Moving Toward Health: An Evening with Morgan McDonald," remain...
Sep 12, 2025


Spring 2025 Newsletter
In your mailboxes and online now! Find here .
Apr 22, 2025


Welcome Mandy Bouldin!
She has been here for a few months now and we are glad to have her here! The Office of Civic Engagement at Sewanee and the South...
Jan 22, 2025


Monteagle Elementary Sign Campaign
Imagine Monteagle and South Cumberland Community Fund are collaborating with Monteagle Elementary School to purchase and install a new...
Jan 13, 2025


Innovative Partnership Funds Grants to Local Organizations
From left, Clara Rominger, Amy Patterson, Jackie and Marvin Lawley, Stewart Miller, Wall Wofford, Stacie Hutcheson, Ashton Butler, Maggie...
Nov 25, 2024


Reflecting on Fall Fundraiser
Enjoy this recording of the conversation between John Seigenthaler, and Eric Motley. To view images from the event scroll to the bottom...
Nov 8, 2024


Save the date for SCCF Fall Fundraiser!
Save the Date, October 5, 2024 Convocation Hall at the University of the South South Cumberland Community Fund announces its Fall...
Jul 15, 2024


Learn about our next Collaborative Grant! Then join us at the Celebration of the Plateau to cheer our latest Grant Partners!
South Cumberland Community Fund Announces Collaborative Grant Orientation Session and Annual Celebration of the Plateau The South...
May 21, 2024


Healthy Built Environment Program
South Cumberland Community Fund has received a grant from the TN Dept of Health in its Healthy Built Environment Program. The grant has...
May 16, 2024


Field Notes: Adopting a Growth Mindset
Good afternoon, This week, I have had several joyful encounters related to our upcoming Benefit Concert. First of all, I've been...
Apr 29, 2024


2023 Spring Newsletter
Available now!
Apr 23, 2024


Housing Hub & GCHS Students Build Homes and Community
To celebrate the Fund’s tenth anniversary in 2022, the board established a one-time board directed grant that focused on collaboration....
Mar 24, 2024


Tickets on Sale for SCCF Annual Benefit Concert with the Becky Buller Band!
Join South Cumberland Community Fund for an exciting night of music at the Caverns featuring the Becky Buller Band and student musicians...
Mar 20, 2024


St. Marks Community Garden Work Day
St. Mark's Community Center, Mountain T.O.P., and Growing Roots wish to revitalize the St. Mark's Community Center and to expand the role...
Mar 2, 2024
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