by Acacia St. John | Aug 14, 2026
At the heart of philanthropy is a simple truth: generosity is often rooted in relationships. Sometimes the most meaningful acts of giving begin not with an institution or a campaign, but with a friendship. Last year, the Wayne County Foundation had the privilege...
by Acacia St. John | May 13, 2026
For Jeff and Tricia Sheridan, generosity has always been part of the rhythm of life. It’s how they were raised, how they have lived, and now, how they are preparing the next generation to lead. Through the establishment of the Sheridan Family Fund at the Wayne County...
by Seth Stegall | Sep 4, 2024
Throughout this year, the Wayne County Foundation is highlighting several of our donors through blog posts. Their stories demonstrate how philanthropy creates a positive impact in the community. For our fourth donor story, we talked with Roxie Deer who established the...
by Seth Stegall | Jul 26, 2024
Throughout this year, the Wayne County Foundation is highlighting several of our donors through blog posts. Their stories demonstrate how philanthropy creates a positive impact in the community. For our third donor story, we talked with Rick Ahaus who established two...
by Seth Stegall | May 8, 2024
Throughout this year, the Wayne County Foundation is highlighting several of our donors through blog posts. This initiative aims to understand their story and how their philanthropic endeavors create positive impacts in the community. For our second donor story, we...
by Seth Stegall | Mar 6, 2024
Throughout this year, the Wayne County Foundation is highlighting several of our donors through blog posts. This initiative aims to understand their story and how their philanthropic endeavors create positive impacts in the community. For our first donor story, we...
