The Adams County Community Foundation has announced the creation of the Sue Fristoe McGovney Giving Back Fund, an unrestricted fund established in honor of McGovney’s parents, Kenneth and Wava Fristoe, and grandparents, Ed and Martha Gore Fristoe. This marks the second fund Sue has created with the Foundation, reinforcing her dedication to giving back to the community she cherishes.
Distributions from the fund will be allocated at the discretion of the Adams County Community Foundation Board of Directors, ensuring support for local charitable initiatives based on community needs.
“I can still hear my grandmother Martha saying her favorite words, ‘share your blessings’ and ‘give back,'” said Sue. “My parents were incredibly generous, and my father would drop whatever he was doing to help anyone in need. This fund allows me to leave a legacy in the community where I grew up and taught school for 35 years.”
Sue’s generosity has already made a meaningful impact in Adams County. She previously established the Charles Hugh McGovney Scholarship Fund in memory of her late husband, Hugh McGovney, a longtime pharmacist at Blake Drug Store. Since its inception, the scholarship fund has awarded six scholarships to Adams County students, supporting their educational pursuits while honoring Hugh’s legacy.
The Adams County Community Foundation is proud to partner with Sue in her ongoing efforts to give back. Her dedication ensures that Adams County residents will benefit for generations to come.
For more information about the Sue Fristoe McGovney Giving Back Fund or to contribute, please contact the Adams County Community Foundation at PO Box 185, West Union, Ohio 45693, or visit their website at accfo.org.
The Adams County Community Foundation remains committed to enhancing the quality of life in Adams County by fostering charitable giving and supporting local initiatives. Through the generosity of donors like Sue Fristoe McGovney, the Foundation continues to make a lasting difference in the community.
