In October, the Hendricks County Community Foundation (HCCF) Board of Directors approved over $86,500 in Community Impact grants (from the second round this year) to 18 organizations serving the entirety of Hendricks County. These grants were made possible by the Deedee Daniel Opportunity Fund—HCCF’s largest Community Enhancement Fund—and by contributions from 67 Family Legacy Funds created by local families to support Hendricks County for generations to come.
This flexible grant program is designed to meet the changing needs of nonprofits and the people they serve. It provides ongoing, unrestricted funding that enables organizations to respond to community challenges as they arise.
One Family Legacy Fund representative said, “Family Legacy Funds at HCCF support needed services, including improved healthcare, free children’s books to young families, and helping teenagers avoid becoming juvenile court statistics. The Community Foundation puts these funds to work, supporting the neighbors who need it most and building a healthier, stronger community for everyone.”
Grant recipients are as follows:
- At Your School (AYS) – AYS Out-of-School Time Programs – Plainfield – $5,000.00
- Crossroads of America Council, Scouting America – Financial assistance to participate in scouting – $5,000.00
- Cummins Behavioral Health – Family Fun Night – $4,000.00
- Danville-Center Township Public Library – Carnegie Preservation and Restoration – $4,000.00
- Handicapable Camp – Camp 2026 – $5,000.00
- Hendricks County Humane Society – Website development – $4,000.00
- Hendricks County Senior Services – Transportation services – $5,000.00
- Hendricks Live! – Indiana History Education Program: Stage 2 – $5,000.00
- Hope Healthcare Services – Expanding Access to Affordable Dental Care for the Uninsured – $8,775.00
- Indy Hygiene Hub – Hygiene Kits for Families In Need – $5,000.00
- Kiwanis Club of Plainfield – Kiwanis Comfort Closets – $5,000.00
- Misty Eyes Animal Shelter – Necessary Equipment for Daily Care and Surgical Needs – $1,900.00
- Paws & Think – Therapy Dog and Reading Programs in Hendricks County – $3,346.00
- Radiant Community Development Corporation – Winding Way Furnishings – $5,000.00
- Strides to Success – Director of Community Engagement – $5,000.00
- Susie’s Place – Bloomerang Funding – $8,686.20
- The Gathering Together – Expanding Compassionate End-of-Life Care Through Renovation and Relocation – $4,800.00
- YMCA of Greater Indianapolis (HRH YMCA) – YMCA Active Older Adults in Hendricks County – $2,000.00
Additionally, two nonprofits were awarded funds during this round from HCCF Community Unity Funds:
- Hendricks County Education Foundations Alliance: – Collaborative capacity building and networking across county education foundations – $4,400
- Visit Hendricks County – CARE to Connect/Accessibility education and audits – $5,000
“The Community Foundation is proud to support these impactful organizations,” said HCCF President and CEO, William Rhodehamel. ‘We’re also grateful to the generous donors who give to our Family Legacy Funds and other community enhancement funds to enable us to make a lasting difference in the quality of life here in Hendricks County.”
From now until December 31st, gifts made to unrestricted Community Enhancement Funds at HCCF are eligible for a $3 to $1 match. This extraordinary match is made possible by the continued support of Lilly Endowment Inc., and the remarkable generosity of an anonymous donor. This means that every dollar contributed will be multiplied fourfold, significantly increasing the resources available to support local grants and initiatives. Contact the Community Foundation at info@hendrickscountycf.org to take advantage of this opportunity.
You can learn more and give to support HCCF’s grantmaking on their website at www.hendrickscountycf.org.
