LAWRENCEBURG, INDIANA, DECEMBER 12, 2017 – A Dearborn County high school senior recently learned he is the recipient of a prestigious Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship (LECS). The Dearborn Community Foundation (DCF) awarded the full-tuition scholarship to Lawrenceburg High School’s Carl Sebastian Smith. The Foundation staff and members of the board of directors and the scholarship committee notified the 2018 LECS … Read More
VOLS RECEIVE DCF HEART OF GOLD AWARD
LAWRENCEBURG, Ind., November 15, 2017 – The Dearborn Community Foundation, Inc. (DCF) recently honored four community volunteers as 2017 recipients of the “Heart of Gold Award.” The Heart of Gold recipients were recognized for touching the hearts of others through their volunteerism and other acts of kindness. “These honorees deserve this recognition for making a difference in our community in … Read More
2018 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS FOR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS AVAILABLE
LAWRENCEBURG, IND., OCTOBER 16, 2017 – High school seniors can now apply online for the 2018 Dearborn Community Foundation, Inc. (DCF) scholarships by going to the Foundation’s website: dearborncf.org. Students can visit the DCF website and click on the scholarship page button and follow the directions to apply for scholarships. Students need to click on their high school link on … Read More
DCF SEEKS HEART OF GOLD NOMINATIONS
LAWRENCEBURG, Ind., September 18, 2017 – The Dearborn Community Foundation, Inc., (DCF) is accepting nominations for the prestigious Heart of Gold Awards that recognize folks in the Dearborn County community who touch the hearts of others through their volunteerism and other acts of kindness. Dearborn County residents who give of themselves unselfishly to serve others, collectively or individually, with volunteer … Read More
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS AVAILABLE
LAWRENCEBURG, IND., AUGUST 23, 2017 – Dearborn Community Foundation, Inc. (DCF) is accepting applications for three scholarships: Ivy Tech Community College Scholarship; Clifford & Gladys Ellerbrook Ender Nursing Scholarship; and the Women Empowering Women Scholarship. Students can apply for the scholarships online at the DCF website: dearborncf.org. The application deadline for all three scholarships is 11:59 p.m. Friday, October 20, … Read More
LILLY SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE
LAWRENCEBURG, IND., JULY 25, 2017 – High school seniors can now apply for the 2018 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship by going to the Dearborn Community Foundation, Inc. (DCF) website: dearborncf.org. DCF administers the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship (LECS) Program in Dearborn County for Indianapolis-based Lilly Endowment, Inc. The recipient of the 2018 full-tuition Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship will be announced … Read More
16TH ANNUAL DCF GOLF SCRAMBLE AUGUST 14
LAWRENCEBURG, INDIANA, July 18, 2017 – Dearborn Community Foundation’s 16th Annual Golf Scramble fundraiser is slated for Monday, August 14, at Hidden Valley Golf Club. Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg, UCB Charitable Foundation, and Aurora Lions Club are the “Presenting Sponsors” for the event. Hidden Valley Lake POA/Hidden Valley Golf Club is donating the use of the golf course to the Foundation … Read More
DCF, DAC SPONSOR NON-PROFIT WORKSHOP
Lawrenceburg, Ind., JUNE 5, 2017 – The Dearborn Community Foundation (DCF), and the Dearborn Adult Center (DAC) are teaming up with the United Way and the Indiana Nonprofit Resource Network to present a non-profit workshop for volunteer board members of non-profit organizations across Dearborn County. The June 29 workshop is entitled “Building a Strong Board and the Board’s Role in … Read More
YOUTH COUNCIL SUPERHERO 5K RAISES $2,333 FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS, YOUTH ENDOWMENT
Lawrenceburg, Ind., MAY 12, 2017 – The Dearborn Community Foundation (DCF) Youth Council raised $2,333 at its fifth annual 5K Run/Walk on April 30. The Youth Council, which is made up of high school-age youth (grades 9-12), split proceeds from the event 50-50 between Special Olympics Indiana Ripley Ohio Dearborn Counties and the DCF Youth Council Endowment Fund. The mission … Read More
MATCHING PROGRAM ENDS AS DONORS QUICKLY CONTRIBUTE $100,000
LAWRENCEBURG, Ind., May 1, 2017 – It took less than 30 minutes for contributors to match the $100,000 set aside by the Dearborn Community Foundation (DCF), Inc. during its Double Your Donation endowment matching campaign. “The goal of the 10th annual matching campaign was to encourage more individuals, organizations and businesses in our community to participate in philanthropy through endowment … Read More