South Dearborn’s Slayback Declines Scholarship to Attend College Out of State LAWRENCEBURG, INDIANA, FERUARY 22, 2023 – Caitlyn Dick received the surprise of a lifetime today when the Dearborn Community Foundation, Inc. (DCF) awarded her the prestigious Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship (LECS) for 2023. The East Central High School senior, who was one of six LECS finalists in Dearborn County, … Read More
LAWRENCEBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY RECEIVES DCF PROACTIVE GRANT
LAWRENCEBURG, Ind., TUESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2022 – Six-year-old Ollie Nuseibeh’s love for libraries is one reason his father and Dearborn Community Foundation Board Member Ramzi Nuseibeh decided the Lawrenceburg Public Library was worthy of a $1,000 proactive grant from the Foundation. In a continuing effort to make an impact in the community, DCF is awarding 15 proactive grants of … Read More
DCF GRANT SUPPORTS PREGNANCY CARE CENTER PROGRAMS
LAWRENCEBURG, Ind., MONDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2022 – “Every dollar counts in a ministry this size. The needs are great in our community, and with these funds, it allows us to continue to serve and provide needed material items to those who come through our doors.” – Sara Minard, director, Pregnancy Care Center (PCC) of Southeast Indiana. Minard summed up her appreciation … Read More
DCF HONORS THREE VOLUNTEERS FOR HAVING ‘HEARTS OF GOLD’
LAWRENCEBURG, Ind., December 21, 2022 – The Dearborn Community Foundation, Inc. (DCF) is honoring three community volunteers as 2022 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
DCF GRANT HELPS EQUIP MANCHESTER AMBULANCE
LAWRENCEBURG, Ind., December 20, 2022 – Lifelong Manchester Township resident and Dearborn Community Foundation (DCF) Board member Bridget Davidson said she chose Manchester Township Volunteer Fire & Rescue for a $1,000 Proactive Grant to give back to her community. In a continuing effort to make an impact in Dearborn County, DCF is awarding 15 proactive grants of $1,000 each throughout … Read More
DCF PROACTIVE GRANT SUPPORTS SAFE PASSAGE
LAWRENCEBURG, IND., DECEMBER 16, 2022 – The Dearborn Community Foundation has awarded Safe Passage a $1,000 proactive grant to help bring awareness of domestic and sexual violence to the forefront. “Often these types of cases are hard to prosecute, and survivors feel helpless and hopeless. Safe Passage provides help, healing, and hope to assist these survivors on their journey,” said DCF … Read More
DCF GRANT GOES TO FREE MEAL PROGRAM AT DEARBORN ADULT CENTER
LAWRENCEBURG, Ind., December 14, 2022 – A $1,000 Proactive Grant from the Dearborn Community Foundation (DCF) to the Dearborn Adult Center (DAC), Lawrenceburg, is being used for the Center’s meal-site through which lunch is served Monday through Friday at no cost to members. In a continuing effort to make an impact in the community, DCF is awarding 15 Proactive Grants … Read More
FOUNDATION GRANT SUPPORTS PROGRAM TO REDUCE DRUG-RELATED CRIME
LAWRENCEBURG, Ind., MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2022 – A “huge percentage” of crimes committed in Dearborn County are directly related to chemical dependency, and in an effort to help mitigate the menace Dearborn Community Foundation Board Member Mike Hollenbeck recommended a $1,000 Proactive Grant. In a continuing effort to make an impact in the Dearborn County community, DCF is awarding 15 … Read More
DCF PROACTIVE GRANT WILL HELP TRANSFORM ST. MARY’S PRESCHOOL
LAWRENCEBURG, Ind., MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2022 – The Dearborn Community Foundation (DCF), Inc. recently awarded a $1,000 proactive grant to help with the revamping of the first floor of St. Mary’s School into a “true” preschool. In a continuing effort to make an impact in the Dearborn County community, DCF is awarding 15 proactive grants of $1,000 each throughout 2022 … Read More
2023 LILLY ENDOWMENT, DCF SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED
LAWRENCEBURG, INDIANA, DECEMBER 1, 2022 – Two Dearborn County high school seniors learned today that they are recipients of a prestigious Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship. The Dearborn Community Foundation (DCF) awarded the full-tuition scholarships to East Central High School’s Elizabeth Kirchgassner and South Dearborn High School’s Ava Slayback. Each Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship provides for full tuition, required fees and … Read More