LAWRENCEBURG, Ind., SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 – For the 13th 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
DCF IN TOP PHILANTHROPIC TIER NATIONALLY
Receives National Accreditation for Rigorous Philanthropic Standards Lawrenceburg, Ind., September 3, 2020 – The Dearborn Community Foundation, Inc., (DCF) recently was reaccredited with the nation’s highest standard for philanthropic excellence. The notice comes from the National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations®, which establishes legal, ethical, and effective practices for community foundations everywhere. “Meeting the National Standards benchmarks is a rigorous, … Read More
NURSING, IVY TECH, LEHNER WEW SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS
LAWRENCEBURG, IND., JULY 24, 2020 – 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
DCF’s 19th ANNUAL GOLF SCRAMBLE FUNDRAISER SET FOR AUGUST 10
LAWRENCEBURG, INDIANA, July 14, 2020 – Dearborn Community Foundation’s 19th Annual Golf Scramble fundraiser is slated for Monday, August 10, 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 19th straight year. Net proceeds … Read More
2021 LILLY SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION AVAILABLE ON DCF WEBSITE
LAWRENCEBURG, IND., JUNE 30, 2020 – High school seniors can now apply for the 2021 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 2021 full-tuition Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship will be announced … Read More
DR. LESLIE M. BAKER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE TO MEDICAL STUDENTS
LAWRENCEBURG, IND., MAY 27, 2020 – College students pursuing a doctorate in medicine can now apply online for the 2020 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 AWARDS $82,500 IN GRANTS TO HELP ORGANIZATIONS WITH COVID-19 RELIEF EFFORTS
LAWRENCEBURG, IND., MARCH 26, 2020 – The Dearborn Community Foundation (DCF) recently awarded a total of $82,500 in grants to 10 organizations serving Dearborn County those in need during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak. The grant funds were proactively awarded primarily to five food pantries and four other organizations serving folks in need. DCF also awarded a grant to support an … Read More
DCF IMPLEMENTS CHANGES DUE TO CORONAVIRUS
In an effort to ensure the safety of our staff, volunteers and the public, the Dearborn Community Foundation (DCF) office is closed to the public and is operating telephonically (and via email) until further notice. Our hours of operations continue to be 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday – Friday! Please call the DCF office at 812-539-4115 and we will … Read More
DCF GRANTS HELP DEARBORN COUNTY SCHOOLS ADD LEVEL OF SECURITY
LAWRENCEBURG, IND., FEBRUARY 18, 2020 – A total of $33,000 in grants from the Dearborn Community Foundation (DCF) to the three Dearborn County public school corporations and the three parochial schools is helping to add another level of security to measures already in place at the institutions of learning. DCF recently awarded six separate proactive grants to the schools to … Read More
GRANT HELPS FUND MENTORING PROGRAM FOR MEN AT PREGNANCY CARE CENTER
LAWRENCEBURG, Ind., December 23, 2019 – The Dearborn Community Foundation (DCF), Inc. recently awarded a $1,000 proactive grant to the Pregnancy Care Center in Lawrenceburg in support of its Man 2 Man male mentoring 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 … Read More