(Ripley County, IN) – The Ripley County Community Foundation is pleased to announce that it has awarded $5,000 in grants to support community initiatives in the unincorporated town of Cross Plains. Established in 2005 by the State of Indiana, the Cross Plains Endowment Fund was created to promote economic development and improve the quality of life for Cross Plains residents. Cross Plains Methodist Church: Awarded $500 to purchase gravel and support driveway maintenance. The success of the Cross Plains Endowment Fund is a testament to the power of community-led philanthropy. If you are inspired by this effort, you can support the future of Cross Plains by donating to the fund.