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Scholarships Then and Now

  By: Amber Estelle What do two Blue River graduates, one New Castle graduate, and one Tri High graduate have in common? They all received scholarships from the Henry County […]

The History of Scholarships at HCCF

Educating our youth has always been an important priority for many Henry County Community Foundation (HCCF) donors. Before there was a permanent office, before the first executive director was hired, […]

Ronald Dean Martin

  Ronald Dean Martin, 73, of New Castle, passed away unexpectedly Monday, February 21, 2022, while in Florida. He was born May 30, 1948, in New Castle, a son of […]

Congratulations, Debi Ware!

Congratulations to Debi Ware on her retirement! Debi serves as a board member, grants committee chair, and treasurer for the Community Foundation. She is also a founding member of the […]

Steven Charles Thompson

Steven Charles Thompson, 74, of New Castle, died Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. He was born on May 22, 1947, in New Castle, […]

How Does the Grant Cycle Work?

Did you know the Henry County Community Foundation granted over $1.6 million in 2021? While some grants are made through designated funds and scholarship funds, the Choose Henry Flex Fund […]

Marilyn (Dobbs) Upchurch

Marilyn (Dobbs) Upchurch passed away peacefully while she was surrounded by her family on January 31, 2022, at Glen Oaks Health Campus in New Castle, IN. She was born on […]

Meet Our Volunteer, Lisa Pfenninger

Every thriving community is pieced together by committed, compassionate members. In Henry County, some of these members make a difference through their service to HCCF. Lisa Pfenninger began giving her […]

Mary Lou Wiatt

Mary Lou Wiatt, of New Castle, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Middletown. She was born November 26, 1924, in Henry County, Indiana, a daughter […]