Ever since 1985, the Putnam County Community Foundation has been serving current and future generations in Putnam County. 

And, according to Neysa Meyer, executive director of the foundation, that mission will continue in 2023. 

"We bring together the financial resources of families, individuals and organizations who care about Putnam County and then invest those resources back into the community," Meyer told The Putnam County Post.

Meyer said a goal for the foundation this year is to serve as a "community catalyst." 

"We are passionate about improving the quality of life in the communities we serve, and it is essential to incorporate the voices of individuals and families by our work. To that end, we seek a better understanding of the most pressing issues and areas of need here in Putnam County and will conduct a community needs assessment later this year," Meyer said. 

She admits the results will be used to help the foundation prioritize needs in Putnam County and will, ultimately, utilize the date internally to shape grants and programs, along with sharing the foundation's results with its philanthropic partners. 

Meyer was recently honored by the Putnam County Chamber as the Director of the Year, and she admits she is "grateful" for the opportunity to serve on the board. 

"The Putnam County Chamber of Commerce has played a critical role throughout our county for years, and I am excited about the wonderful things ahead," Meyer said.