Eric Hessel, Vice President of Programs at the Hendricks County Community Foundation Eric Hessel, Vice President of Programs at the Hendricks County Community Foundation, has been selected as a member of the 2025 class of the Mutz Philanthropic Leadership Institute. Launched by Indiana Philanthropy Alliance in 2021, the Mutz Institute …
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Leadership Hendricks County has named Maria Larrison the 2024 Hendricks County Leader of the Year for her decades of service to the community. Maria played a key role in establishing Sheltering Wings and Susie’s Place, providing crucial resources for survivors of domestic violence and child abuse. She has also been …
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For years, people have said they just can’t devote a full year to our Community Leaders program … or wished we had a faster track focused on sharpening personal and professional leadership skills. That’s we’re excited to announce the Ember Leadership Academy, a quick but intensive 5-month program started specifically …
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The Hendricks County Community Foundation (HCCF) is thrilled to announce two exciting staffing updates that will strengthen its team and enhance its mission to serve the Hendricks County community. From left: Deb Rotman, Frances Mock Deb Rotman Joins HCCF as Accounting & Database Manager HCCF is pleased to welcome Deb Rotman as …
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The Hendricks County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the assistance of the community in locating a male who is currently wanted on a warrant for Murder. The warrant stems from the December 18, 2024, murder of 22 year old Jarell Spires on Fairmount Ct in Avon. A comprehensive investigation has led …
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The Hendricks County Community Foundation is excited to announce the recipients of the 2025 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship: Heiabeal Ainom, Avon High School Graci O’Neal, Danville High School Whitney Smith, Cascade High School From left: Heiabeal Ainom, Graci O’Neal, Whitney Smith Heiabeal Ainom is the daughter of Ainom Tewelde and Sara …
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Town employees gathered in January 2025 to recognize the honorees of the 2024 Employee Awards. Employees nominated their outstanding coworkers in two categories for the annual awards program. The annual awards program recognized outstanding employees in the following categories: Lindsay Baranyi Rookie of the YearLindsay Baranyi, Executive Assistant – Town …
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INDIANAPOLIS – White River State Park attractions are offering free parking while accepting monetary donations for Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana on Monday, January 20 to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day.For over 20 years, White River State Park and Gleaners have partnered on this one-day, annual event raising money …
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Gov. Eric Holcomb (left) presents State Rep. Jeff Thompson (R-Lizton) (right) with the Sagamore of the Wabash for his service to the state on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, in the governor’s office at the Statehouse in Indianapolis. As the current chair of the House Ways and Means Committee, Thompson has …
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The Hendricks County Community Foundation is excited to announce the launch of the 2025 Religious Diversity Workshop Series, presented in collaboration with the Center for Interfaith Cooperation and the Hendricks County Interfaith Council. These monthly workshops will explore and celebrate the core beliefs and unique practices of different religions, creating …
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