LAWRENCEBURG, IND., NOVEMBER 13, 2024 – Main Street Aurora recently received a $1,000 boost through the Dearborn Community Foundation’s Proactive Grant program. The grant was recommended by Foundation Board Member Jan Tyler as part of the Foundation’s annual program, through which each of the organization’s 15 volunteer board members recommends a grant. “I believe Main Street Aurora works tirelessly to … Read More
DCF $1,000 PROACTIVE GRANT SUPPORTS NORTH DEARBORN PANTRY
LAWRENCEBURG, Ind., November 11, 2024- “My wife and I have supported the pantry for many years, so we know how they do so much for people who have so little. It just makes sense to help people who help people.” That’s how Dearborn Community Foundation Board Member Gary Honchell summed up his recommendation for a $1,000 Proactive Grant to the … Read More
2025 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE ONLINE FOR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS
LAWRENCEBURG, IND., SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 – High school seniors can now apply online for the 2025 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 tab and follow the directions to apply for scholarships. Students need to click on their high school link on … Read More
NURSING, IVY TECH, LEHNER WEW SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS
LAWRENCEBURG, IND., AUGUST 7, 2024 – Dearborn Community Foundation, Inc. (DCF) is accepting applications for three scholarships: Ivy Tech Community College Scholarship; Clifford & Gladys Ellerbrook Ender Nursing Scholarship; and the Lehner 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. Tuesday, October … Read More
DCF’S 23rd ANNUAL GOLF SCRAMBLE FUNDRAISER SET FOR AUGUST 5
LAWRENCEBURG, INDIANA, July 3, 2024 – Dearborn Community Foundation’s 23rd Annual Golf Scramble fundraiser is slated for Monday, August 5, at Hidden Valley Golf Club. CIVISTA Charitable Foundation is the “Presenting Sponsor” for the event. Hidden Valley Lake POA/Hidden Valley Golf Club is donating the use of the golf course to the Foundation for the 23rd straight year. Net proceeds … Read More
2025 LILLY ENDOWMENT COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE ON DCF WEBSITE
LAWRENCEBURG, IND., JULY 1, 2024 – High school seniors can now apply for the 2025 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship (LECSP) by going to the Dearborn Community Foundation, Inc. (DCF) website: dearborncf.org. There are two scholarships available for 2025! DCF administers the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship (LECSP) Program in Dearborn County for Indianapolis-based Lilly Endowment Inc. The two recipients of the … Read More
DR. LESLIE M. BAKER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE TO MEDICAL STUDENTS
LAWRENCEBURG, IND., JUNE 10, 2024 – College students pursuing a doctorate in medicine can now apply online for the 2024 Dr. Leslie M. Baker Memorial Scholarship at the Dearborn Community Foundation, Inc. (DCF) website: dearborncf.org. The Dr. Leslie M. Baker Memorial Scholarship is open to residents of Dearborn, Ohio and Switzerland counties who are currently pursuing a doctorate in medicine. … Read More
DCF HELPS COUNTY FUND EMS STUDY CONSULTANT WITH LILLY ENDOWMENT INC. PLANNING GRANT
LAWRENCEBURG, Ind., FEBRUARY 22, 2024 – The Dearborn Community Foundation (DCF), Inc. has received a $60,000 Planning Grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. as a part of the part of the eighth phase of Lilly Endowment Inc.’s Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow (GIFT VIII) initiative. DCF is utilizing $40,000 of the Planning Grant to help Dearborn County Commissioners hire a consultant … Read More
DCF HONORS THREE VOLUNTEERS FOR HAVING ‘HEARTS OF GOLD’
LAWRENCEBURG, Ind., December 29, 2023 – The Dearborn Community Foundation, Inc. (DCF) is honoring three community volunteers as 2023 recipients of the Heart of Gold Award for touching the hearts of others through their volunteerism and other acts of kindness. The Heart of Gold Award honorees deserve the recognition for making a difference in our community in their own unique … Read More
DCF GRANT WILL HELP MOORES HILL FOOD PANTRY BUY FRIDGE/FREEZER
LAWRENCEBURG, Ind., DECEMBER 27, 2023 – The Dearborn Community Foundation (DCF), Inc. recently awarded a $1,000 Proactive Grant to the Moores Hill Food Pantry to help the volunteer organization pay for a new refrigerator and/or freezer. In its 25th year of helping donors make a difference, DCF is awarding 15 proactive grants of $1,000 each throughout 2023 to charitable organizations … Read More