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LAWRENCEBURG, Ind., November 4, 2019 – The Dearborn Community Foundation (DCF), Inc. recently awarded a $1,000 proactive grant to the Laughery Valley Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Lodge #146 to help support the Cops and Kids Program (formerly known as “Shop With A Cop”). In a continuing effort to make an impact in the Dearborn County community, DCF is awarding … Read More

LAWRENCEBURG, Ind., October 25, 2019 – The Dearborn Community Foundation, Inc. (DCF) recently added nine new members to its Legacy Society, which is a group of individuals who have made a dedicated effort to invest in the community through charitable endowment at the Foundation. “Legacy Society members have chosen to make a difference in our community today, knowing that their … Read More

LAWRENCEBURG, Ind., October 18, 2019 – The Dearborn Community Foundation, Inc. (DCF) honored five community volunteers as 2019 recipients of the “Heart of Gold Award” at the organization’s donor appreciation event last night. The Heart of Gold Award recipients were recognized for touching the hearts of others through their volunteerism and other acts of kindness. “These honorees deserve this recognition … Read More

LAWRENCEBURG, Ind., October 10, 2019 – The Dearborn Community Foundation (DCF), Inc. recently awarded a $1,000 proactive grant to the Town of Dillsboro to help support the Friendship Gallery Cultural Arts Center. In a continuing effort to make an impact in the Dearborn County community, DCF is awarding 15 proactive grants of $1,000 each to charitable organizations in Dearborn County … Read More

LAWRENCEBURG, IND., OCTOBER 1, 2019 – High school seniors can now apply online for the 2020 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

LAWRENCEBURG, Ind., September 25, 2019 – The Dearborn Community Foundation (DCF), Inc. recently awarded a $1,000 proactive grant to the Dearborn County Retired Teachers Foundation (DCRTF) for its Educator Grant/Award Program.   In a continuing effort to make an impact in the Dearborn County community, DCF is awarding 15 proactive grants of $1,000 each to charitable organizations in Dearborn County … Read More

LAWRENCEBURG, IND., AUGUST 22, 2019 – 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. Friday, October … Read More

LAWRENCEBURG, IND., AUGUST 6, 2019 – The Dearborn Community Foundation (DCF), Inc. has funds available to match donors’ contributions to endowment at the Foundation. DCF received a grant of $500,000 as part of Lilly Endowment Inc.’s seventh phase of its Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow (GIFT) initiative late in 2018. With GIFT VII, the Endowment is making up to $125 … Read More

LAWRENCEBURG, Ind., August 5, 2019 – The Dearborn Community Foundation (DCF), Inc. recently awarded a $1,000 proactive grant to the Lawrenceburg Public Library District (LPLD) to help support the library’s technology program.   In a continuing effort to make an impact in the Dearborn County community, DCF is awarding 15 proactive grants of $1,000 each to charitable organizations in Dearborn … Read More

In a continuing effort to make an impact in the Dearborn County community, DCF is awarding 15 proactive grants of $1,000 each to charitable organizations in Dearborn County throughout 2019. Each of the Foundation’s 15 volunteer Board members is recommending a grant. The source of the total of $15,000 in grants is the Foundation’s Unrestricted Endowment Funds, established by donors … Read More