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No More Silence: Becoming an Anti-racist Institution

September 17, 2019 We are often asked by individuals and organizations what can be done to support CICF’s work. We believe that this can truly be an Inclusive City for all, but we need partners and people who are willing to be bold and courageous. It’s time to get comfortable with being uncomfortable. It may ea…Read More.

Fund Holder Conversation Recap: Family Stabilization and Dismantling Systemic Racism

September 17, 2019 In a fund holder educational session on Thursday, Aug. 22, president and CEO, Brian Payne, and senior community leadership officer, Diane Schussel, shared CICF’s learnings and vision for two of its community leadership initiatives: family stabilization and dismantling systemic racism in Central…Read More.

Award-winning, Can’t-miss event: Celebration of Philanthropy

September 17, 2019 Last year, Ritz Charles submitted Celebration of Philanthropy for the “Best Event with a Legacy” award from International Live Events Association —and it won! If you were with us in 2018, you know it really was a memorable and award-worthy evening. And this year will be no exception.Read More.

SEP Announces Formation of Foundation

September 17, 2019 Carmel-based software product design and development company, SEP, has announced the formation of The SEP Foundation, a fund of Hamilton County Community Foundation. The SEP Foundation has allocated $75,000 to grant recipients throughout the Indianapolis area.Read More.

Advisors – charitable strategies to help your clients

September 12, 2019 Estate planning, real estate and business succession planning lawyer Gary Chapman, Bose McKinney & Evans, CPA Bill Owen, BGBC Partners LLP, and CPA and wealth planner Jeff Yu, Column Capital Advisors, guided their client, a joint real estate and LLC owner, in the donation of their interest in the…Read More.

Hamilton County Community Foundation Honors “Community Pillars”

August 26, 2019 Hamilton County Community Foundation has selected three Hamilton County residents to receive its annual Community Pillar Awards. The 2019 honorees are Scott Fadness, mayor of the City of Fishers, Dan Clark, vice chancellor for Ivy Tech’s Noblesville Campus, and Lauren Guynn, executive director …Read More.