LAWRENCEBURG, Ind., SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 – For the 14th 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
NURSING, IVY TECH, LEHNER WEW SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS
LAWRENCEBURG, IND., AUGUST 6, 2021 – 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 PROACTIVE GRANT SUPPORTS YOUTH ORGANIZATION YOUNG LIFE
LAWRENCEBURG, Ind., July 21, 2021 – On the recommendation of Board member Tim Russell of Greendale, the Dearborn Community Foundation (DCF), Inc. recently awarded a $1,000 Proactive Grant to the Lawrenceburg/Greendale chapter of Young Life, an organization that recruits and trains adult leaders to “reach lost kids.” Centered around the teaching of Jesus Christ, volunteers – described as “the ones … Read More
2022 LILLY SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS AVAILABE ON DCF WEBSITE
LAWRENCEBURG, IND., JULY 1, 2021 – High school seniors can now apply for the 2022 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship by going to the Dearborn Community Foundation, Inc. (DCF) website: dearborncf.org. DCF administers the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship (LECSP) Program in Dearborn County for Indianapolis-based Lilly Endowment Inc. The recipient of the 2022 full-tuition Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship will be announced … Read More
DCF’s 20th ANNUAL GOLF SCRAMBLE FUNDRAISER SET FOR AUGUST 9
LAWRENCEBURG, INDIANA, June 23, 2021 – Dearborn Community Foundation’s 20th Annual Golf Scramble fundraiser is slated for Monday, August 9, 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 20th straight year. All net … Read More
DCF GRANT SUPPORTS ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUPS OF SOUTHEAST INDIANA
LAWRENCEBURG, Ind., May 10, 2021 – The Dearborn Community Foundation (DCF), Inc. recently awarded a $1,000 Proactive Grant to the Alzheimer’s Support Groups of Southeast Indiana, Inc. that will be used to improve the quality of life to residents in 10 regional nursing homes. In a continuing effort to make an impact in the Dearborn County community, DCF is awarding … Read More
DR. LESLIE M. BAKER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE TO MEDICAL STUDENTS
LAWRENCEBURG, IND., APRIL 26, 2021 – College students pursuing a doctorate in medicine can now apply online for the 2021 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 HONORS THREE VOLUNTEERS FOR HAVING ‘HEARTS OF GOLD’
LAWRENCEBURG, Ind., December 21, 2020 – The Dearborn Community Foundation, Inc. (DCF) is honoring three community volunteers as 2020 recipients of the Heart of Gold Award for touching the heart 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
2021 LILLY ENDOWMENT, DCF SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED
LAWRENCEBURG, INDIANA, DECEMBER 7, 2020 – A Dearborn County high school senior learned today that he is the recipient of a prestigious Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship (LECS). The Dearborn Community Foundation (DCF) awarded the full-tuition scholarship to East Central High School’s Heath Doll. The Foundation staff and members of the board of directors and the scholarship committee notified the 2021 … Read More
DCF BOARD MEMBER PROACTIVE GRANTS IMPACT ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS DEARBORN COUNTY
LAWRENCEBURG, Ind., NOVEMBER 24, 2020 – The Dearborn Community Foundation (DCF), Inc. awarded $16,000 in Board member recommended proactive grants to local charitable organizations, ranging from human services and education to history and the arts. In a continuing effort to make an impact in the community, DCF awarded 16 proactive grants of $1,000 each to charitable organizations that serve Dearborn … Read More