October Newsletter Announcements

Give Where You Live!

The Ripley County Community Foundation’s Annual Day of Giving is coming up on Friday, November 3rd! Donations made into the Genesis: Pathways to Success Endowment Fund #304 will be eligible for a 50% match. Visit our office, located at 13 East George Street, Suite B, Batesville, IN from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. or call 812-933-1098 to make a contribution!

*Matching funds may be placed into an endowed fund of the donor's choice and shall not exceed $5,000 per fund. A total of $75,000 in matching funds is available on a first come, first served basis.

Unlock the World of Robotics with the Ripley County Robotics Team

Genesis: Pathways to Success is introducing a countywide Robotics Team, open to any 9th-12th grade student attending Batesville, Jac-Cen-Del, Milan, and South Ripley High Schools, in addition to Oldenburg Academy.

Practices will be on Thursdays starting on October 19th from 4:30PM to 6:00PM at Kids Discovery Factory in Batesville. The cost to join is $50 and will cover competition expenses.

Step into the World of Wacky Machines!

Registration for the 2024 Rube Goldberg Machine Contest is now open until January 2, 2024!  Registration is $150 per team.

This year, teams will create intricate contraptions to complete one simple task: Put Toothpaste on a Toothbrush. Step into the world of wacky machines and challenge your creativity, innovation, and engineering!

Help Create Memorable Experiences During A Summer of STREAM

We are seeking passionate volunteers to assist us with the development and implementation of A Summer of STREAM camps! This is a great way to get involved with students during unique summer camps like Camp Hogwarts, Jedi Knight Academy, Photography in Nature Camp, and more! There are added benefits for educators and volunteers such as:

• Paid Stipends

• Professional Growth Plan Points

• Provided Meals

Help us spark imaginative learning opportunities for students in Southeastern Indiana!

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