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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 […]

Your Community Foundation Connection

Have you ever wondered what the Henry County Community Foundation (HCCF) does? Maybe you’ve heard of HCCF when a student receives the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship. Perhaps you’ve seen a […]

The River Launch

The River Launch By: Rachel Snavely In Henry County, the local population enjoys many hidden gems. One gem, in particular, has been made possible by generous donors through the Henry […]

State Farm Neighborhood Assist Grant

State Farm Neighborhood Assist State Farm® is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2022 by building State Farm Neighborhood Assist® bigger. That means more submissions, more grants, and spreading good to more […]

Christopher Duane Olsen

Obituary for Christopher Duane Olsen Christopher Duane Olsen, 61, of New Castle, passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis following a rare viral non-covid […]

Sylvia J. Edwards

Sylvia J. Edwards, 81, of New Castle, passed away Christmas evening, December 25, 2021, at Henry Community Health. She was born June 7, 1940, in New Castle, a daughter of […]