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
DCF YOUTH COUNCIL SUPERHERO 5K RIASING FUNDS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN DEARBORN COUNTY
5K Run/Walk Slated for April 30 Lawrenceburg, Ind., APRIL 10, 2017 – The Dearborn Community Foundation (DCF) Youth Council Superhero 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, April 30 will raise funds for Special Olympics Indiana Ripley Ohio Dearborn Counties and the DCF Youth Council Endowment Fund. The Youth Council, which is made up of high school-age youth (grades 9-12), will split proceeds … Read More
DCF MATCHING PROGRAM BEGINS MAY 1
LAWRENCEBURG, Ind., April 14, 2017 – For the 10th straight year, the Dearborn Community Foundation (DCF), Inc. is offering an endowment matching campaign, called Double Your Donation. Contributions to new or existing endowment funds will be matched $1-for-$1 during the matching program. “We are proud to be able to offer the Double Your Donation endowment matching campaign once again in … Read More
TOM SNAPE NAMED PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Lawrenceburg, Ind., January 13, 2017 – Tom Snape of Bright, Ind., has been named Program Director at the Dearborn Community Foundation, Inc. (DCF). Snape brings significant experience to the Foundation as a professional in the field of communication, sales and customer service. “Tom is a deadline-driven and detail-oriented individual with analytical skills,” said Fred McCarter, DCF Executive Director. “He knows … Read More
2017 Lilly Endowment, DCF Scholarship Recipients Announced
LAWRENCEBURG, INDIANA, DECEMBER 13, 2016 – A Dearborn County high school senior recently learned she is the recipient of a prestigious Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship (LECS). The Dearborn Community Foundation (DCF) awarded the full-tuition scholarship to East Central High School’s Lauren Rabold. The Foundation staff and members of the board of directors and the scholarship committee notified the 2017 LECS … Read More
FOUR COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS HONORED AS HEART OF GOLD RECIPIENTS
LAWRENCEBURG, Ind., November 18, 2016 – The Dearborn Community Foundation, Inc. (DCF) recently honored four community volunteers as 2016 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