LAWRENCEBURG, Ind., November 12, 2020 – The Dearborn Community Foundation (DCF), Inc. has received a $100,000 Community Leadership Grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help establish the poverty-to-self-sufficiency employment program, Rural Works, in Dearborn County. The Community Leadership Grant is part of the seventh phase of Lilly Endowment Inc.’s Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow (GIFT VII) initiative. DCF is one … Read More
2021 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE FOR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS
LAWRENCEBURG, IND., SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 – High school seniors can now apply online for the 2021 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 the directions to apply for scholarships. Students need to click on their high school link on … Read More
DONORS CAN DOUBLE DONATIONS TO DCF DURING MATCHING PROGRAM
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 GRANT HELPS IVY TECH STUDENTS IN NEED DURING COVID-19 CRISIS
LAWRENCEBURG, IND., MAY 15, 2020 – The Dearborn Community Foundation (DCF) recently awarded a $5,000 grant to Ivy Tech Foundation to help provide emergency relief to students in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. DCF awarded the proactive grant to the student emergency relief fund, which provides help to students in need based on established criteria, said Fred McCarter, Executive Director … Read More
PROACTIVE GRANT SUPPORTS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER SAFE PASSAGE
LAWRENCEBURG, Ind., APRIL 24, 2020 – The Dearborn Community Foundation (DCF), Inc. recently awarded a $1,000 proactive grant to domestic violence shelter Safe Passage, Inc., Batesville, to provide emergency relief to the regional organization during the COVID-19 outbreak. In a continuing effort to make an impact in the Dearborn County community, DCF is awarding 16 proactive grants of $1,000 each … Read More