The Blackford County Community Foundation
serves the charitable needs of donors,
professional advisors, and nonprofit
organizations in Blackford County, Indiana. We’re
working to make Blackford County a better, more
vibrant place to live, work, and raise a family.
Your Donation Could Be Even Bigger
Thanks to a donation match opportunity from Lilly Endowment Inc., your dollars can have an even greater impact on Blackford County’s future. Find out how we can match your $10 to make it $15 or even $20. More . . .
Changing the Awarding of Grants
Now Only Twice Per Year
Check out the new grant application deadlines for 2015. More . . .
Growing a Legacy for Women and Children
Nearly 100 women celebrated the fifth annual awarding of grants to local nonprofits serving women and children. The Women of Worth (W.O.W.) met at its fall luncheon November 2 for fellowship and grantmaking. More . . .
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Nurturing Young People
High Riding Art and Equestrian Camp Award
Ball State University recently awarded a prestigious Immersive Learning award to the 2013 High Riding Art and Equestrian Camp project. The camp has provided 13-20 local special needs campers with art, science, sports, and equestrian activities each of the past three summers. This camp project is the joint effort of the Mackey/McCammon family, Ball State University Immersive Learning, Hillcroft Services, and the Foundation. More . . .
Impacting the Community Through Grants
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Grantee
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Date Granted
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Amount Granted
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Project Description
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Impact
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LifeStream Services Inc.
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June 2013
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$1,000
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The New InterUrban provides free public transportation to residents of Harrison Township
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From October 2013 through March 2014, the New InterUrban provided 532 trips: 400 trips were made to groceries, pharmacies, and other retail shops, 32 were trips to physicians or care centers, 90 trips were to the local food bank, library, churches, etc.
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National Center for College Costs
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November 2013
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$6,000
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The NCCC provided presentations to high school grade levels and support for a FAFSA completion day in February 2014 as a way to advocate for and assist students and their families in finding the resources for postsecondary education.
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Forty-two students and their families completed the federal aid for called FAFSA by the event date and identified $310,026 in federal and state grant dollars available to them.
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Monday – Thursday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Make special arrangements by contacting the office at 765-348-3411. |