It started with a coat. When Kathleen Painter found one of her students without a coat, she tidied hers up with a new lining and hem and made sure that […]
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Jeff Lowhorn
Jeffrey D. “Jeff” Lowhorn, age 62, of Straughn, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023, at his home. He was born, November 17, 1960, in Rushville, Indiana to Paul Lowhorn & […]
Apply for the Women’s Gala Grant
For nine years, the Henry County Community Foundation has hosted a grantmaking event for women in the community. The Women’s Circle of Friends Grantmaking Gala is an opportunity for caring […]
Distance Doesn’t Deter Donors
It’s inevitable. Sometimes life circumstances or career opportunities can take community members out of the county. When that happens, some find value in staying connected with the place they once […]
Kim Elaine (Barber) Ooten
Kim Elaine (Barber) Ooten, 67 of New Castle. Kim, a daughter, sister, devoted wife, loving mother of four and a Nana to ten beautiful grandchildren, peacefully went to be with […]
Donating and Doing Good: Donors Set Up Fund to Support Giving Back through the Elks Lodge
Donating and Doing Good: Donors Set Up Fund to Support Giving Back through the Elks Lodge By: Kathryn Perry Who? As a kid growing up in the Tri High area, […]
2023 Judy Melton Award
We are excited to announce the Judy Melton award recipient for 2023… Lisa Pfenninger! Lisa has been a volunteer with the Foundation since the mid 1990s. She has served on […]
Nonprofit Internship Grant Helping Students and Local Organizations
Did you know that there are more than 400 nonprofit organizations in Henry County? School groups, churches, food pantries, libraries, kids programs, and so much more. We have hundreds of […]
Sally J. Howard
Sally J. Howard, 87, of New Castle, passed away on the evening of Saturday, June 10, 2023 peacefully at home with her children by her side. She was born on […]
2023 HCCF Annual Meeting
Hear stories of great things happening in Henry County and learn how you can be a part of constructing change in your community. First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall 709 South […]