LAWRENCEBURG, Ind., Monday, November 2, 2026 – Seeing the difference first-hand that the James B. Wismann YES Home makes in the lives of youth who have experienced trauma inspired Dearborn Community Foundation Board Member Lisa Moorhead to recommend the organization receive a $1,000 DCF Proactive Grant. In the Foundation’s 28th year of helping donors make a difference, each of its 15 … Read More
DEARBORN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION HELPED BRIGHT ‘ROCK THE BLOCK’ WITH $1,000 GRANT
LAWRENCEBURG, Ind., October 27, 2026 – Rock the Block is a big deal in Bright, and that’s why Dearborn Community Foundation Board member Luree Ketcham selected it for a $1,000 Proactive Grant. In its 28th year of helping donors make a difference, each DCF Board member is recommending a proactive grant of $1,000 throughout 2026 to charitable organizations that serve … Read More
2027 DCF SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE FOR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS
LAWRENCEBURG, IND., SEPTEMBER 18, 2026 – High school seniors can now apply online for the 2027 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 8, 2026 – 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. Thursday, October … Read More
DCF’s 25TH ANNUAL GOLF SCRAMBLE FUNDRAISER SET FOR AUGUST 3
LAWRENCEBURG, INDIANA, July 8, 2026 – Dearborn Community Foundation’s 25th Annual Golf Scramble fundraiser is slated for Monday, August 3, 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 25th straight year. Net proceeds … Read More
2027 LILLY ENDOWMENT COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE
LAWRENCEBURG, IND., JULY 6, 2026 – High school seniors can now apply for the 2027 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship (LECSP) by going to the Dearborn Community Foundation, Inc. (DCF) website: dearborncf.org. There are two scholarships available for 2027! 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
DEARBORN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION IN TOP PHILANTHROPIC TIER NATIONALLY
Receives National Reaccreditation for Rigorous Standards Lawrenceburg, Ind., June 30, 2026 – The Dearborn Community Foundation, Inc., (DCF) recently was reaccredited with the nation’s highest standard for philanthropic excellence. Community Foundations National Standards® establish legal, ethical, and effective practices for community foundations everywhere. “Meeting the National Standards benchmarks is a rigorous, comprehensive process,” said Susie Nelson, board chair of National … Read More
DR. LESLIE M. BAKER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE TO MEDICAL STUDENTS
LAWRENCEBURG, IND., JUNE 10, 2026 – College students pursuing a doctorate in medicine can now apply online for the 2026 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 $125,000 COMMUNITY SUPPORT GRANT TO BRIGHT MEADOWS PARK PROJECT
LAWRENCEBURG, IND., APRIL 17, 2026 – The Dearborn Community Foundation, Inc. (DCF) recently awarded a $125,000 Community Support Grant to Dearborn County Parks & Recreation to help with improvements to the county-owned Bright Meadows Community Park. The Community Support Grant is made possible by Lilly Endowment Inc.’s GIFT IX initiative. Lilly Endowment awarded DCF $1.275 million in GIFT IX Community … Read More
DCF HONORS THREE VOLUNTEERS FOR HAVING ‘HEARTS OF GOLD’
LAWRENCEBURG, Ind., December 30, 2025 – The Dearborn Community Foundation, Inc. (DCF) is honoring three community volunteers as 2025 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