Present for the Tahlequah Community Fund grant donation to Tenkiller Area Community Organization were, front row, form left: Trae Ratliff and Cindy Ballew.

Present for the Tahlequah Community Fund donation to Tahlequah High School Leadership Class were, front row, from left: Todd Mutzig, Natalie Cloud, and Julie Culver. ”+

Present for the Tahlequah Community Fund grant donation to Tenkiller Area Community Organization were, front row, form left: Trae Ratliff and Cindy Ballew.

Present for the Tahlequah Community Fund donation to Tahlequah High School Leadership Class were, front row, from left: Todd Mutzig, Natalie Cloud, and Julie Culver.

Since its founding in 1999, the Tahlequah Community Fund has awarded numerous grants to groups who focus on education, children, community wellness and quality of life issues.

TCF, a nonprofit organization, is supported by a local advisory board of seven local individuals, focused on meeting local needs and enhancing community spirit.

Each year, TCF solicits grants applications from the community. To beautify Tahlequah in collaboration with the My Tahlequah group, the Leadership Class Recycling Program will provide recycling bins for both plastic bottles and cardboard projects at Tahlequah High School.

With the urging of the Tahlequah Community Fund, the Leadership Class additionally will help with the Tahlequah Middle School develop and put in place an identical recycling project.