LET'S TALK

In the Shrock household, 2021 marks a major milestone. My two youngest, twin brothers JD and Brenton, prepare for high school graduation. Their senior year has looked much different than they had expected, but as they have transitioned from in-person to virtual learning, they have shown flexibility. Their athletic and extracurriculars have gone-on without spectators and faced cancellations. They have shown grace for the administrators making decisions to keep students, staff, and the community healthy. As they have missed key senior moments, like dances and parties, they have still shown strength to celebrate the final memories they are making with friends in small groups and virtually.

As I’ve watched my boys respond to the many changes over the last year, I’ve also watched the community adapt to the events of 2020. It’s become clear that as individuals and as a community, we are resilient. In this issue of Legacy, you’ll learn about how The Community Foundation worked with other community funders and caring community members to help as schools adapted the way they bring instruction to their students through the K-12 Technology Resilience Initiative. You’ll also read how your charitable giving can set the example for those around you and make a bigger impact on the causes that matter most to you.

Things may still look different in 2021, but positive things are happening across the community. The Community Foundation looks forward to being a part of the positive change. We hope you will join us this year.

Kelly K. Shrock, President