LAWRENCEBURG, Ind., DECEMBER 4, 2025 – A $1,000 Dearborn Community Foundation grant was recently awarded to Dillsboro Elementary School to help faculty address some students’ food insecurities and need for basic hygiene and clothing. The grant was recommended by DCF Board member Casey Finnegan, a former Dillsboro Elementary student, as a part of the Foundation’s annual program, through which each … Read More
CAREGIVER DAD INSPIRES DCF GRANT TO ALZHEIMER’S GROUP
LAWRENCEBURG, Ind., December 2, 2025 – “I knew about Alzheimer’s Support Groups of Southeast Indiana due to the loss of my mother who suffered from Alzheimer’s. My father was the primary caregiver for my mom, and he was very grateful for the information and support he received from the support group during and after the passing of my mom.” Those powerful … Read More
HILLFOREST AWARDED $1,000 DCF PROACTIVE GRANT
LAWRENCEBURG, Ind., NOVEMBER 26, 2025 – The Dearborn Community Foundation (DCF), Inc. recently awarded a $1,000 Proactive Grant to the Hillforest Historical Foundation in Aurora. The grant was recommended by DCF Board member Jon Strautman as part of the Foundation’s annual program, through which each of the organization’s 15 volunteer board members recommends a $1,000 grant. The grants to charitable … Read More
DCF AWARDS $1,000 GRANT TO YES HOME
LAWRENCEBURG, Ind., NOVEMBER 20, 2025 – Dearborn Community Foundation Board Member Mike McLaughlin and his family are great believers in the healing work the James B. Wismann YES Home (Youth Encouragement Services, Inc.) provides abused, neglected and abandoned children, giving them a structured, nurturing environment. That is why he recommended the Foundation award a $1,000 Proactive Grant to the support agency. … Read More
YOUTH ORCHESTRA AWARDED $1,000 DCF GRANT WITH NO STRINGS ATTACHED
LAWRENCEBURG, Ind., NOVEMBER 17, 2025 – A $1,000 Proactive Grant from the Dearborn Community Foundation to the Southeast Indiana Youth Orchestra (SEIYO) for general purposes should be music to the ears of anyone who appreciates development of young musicians. SEIYO provides youth string musicians with the opportunity to develop their skills through an orchestral setting, said Board member Jan Tyler, … Read More
2026 DCF SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE FOR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS
LAWRENCEBURG, IND., SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 – High school seniors can now apply online for the 2026 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 directions to apply for scholarships. Students need to click on their high school link on the … Read More
NURSING, IVY TECH, LEHNER WEW SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS
LAWRENCEBURG, IND., AUGUST 1, 2025 – 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. Wednesday, October … Read More
DCF’S 24TH ANNUAL GOLF SCRAMBLE FUNDRAISER SET FOR AUGUST 4
LAWRENCEBURG, INDIANA, July 17, 2025 – Dearborn Community Foundation’s 24th Annual Golf Scramble fundraiser is slated for Monday, August 4, 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 24th straight year. Net proceeds … Read More
2026 LILLY ENDOWMENT COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE
LAWRENCEBURG, IND., JULY 7, 2025 – High school seniors can now apply for the 2026 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship (LECSP) by going to the Dearborn Community Foundation, Inc. (DCF) website: dearborncf.org. There are two scholarships available for 2026! 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 5, 2025 – College students pursuing a doctorate in medicine can now apply online for the 2025 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