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Three Not-For-Profit Organizations Receive $5,000 at Legacy Fund Event

November 9, 2017 Three Hamilton County not-for-profits each received a surprise $5,000 grant at tonight’s Celebration of Philanthropy, which was hosted by Legacy Fund, the community foundation serving Hamilton County and a Central Indiana Community Foundation affiliate. Recycled Cycles, Nickel Plate Arts and El…Read More.

CICF Announces New Staff

November 7, 2017 New hires in areas of community investment, development and admin Central Indiana Community Foundation hired four new team members between October and November: Diane Schussel, community investment officer for CICF; Shanna Young, community investment officer for Legacy Fund, the CICF affiliate se…Read More.

Valerie

November 3, 2017 I wasn’t sure if I’d like having a mentor or not, but I’m so glad that I went ahead and did it. My mentor has become one of my best friends, almost like a sister. We talk all the time, go on day trips and go shopping every week. One time we tried to go […]Read More.

Rachelle

October 23, 2017 I had English as my number one and theatre as number two going into college. At the last minute right before I mailed it away, I knew I wanted to do something different. So I scratched it out and flipped the two choices and sent it away. It still kind of blows my mind that […]Read More.

Legacy Fund Hosts 9th Annual Celebration of Philanthropy

October 23, 2017 On Thursday, Nov. 9, Legacy Fund, the community foundation serving Hamilton County, will host its 9th annual Celebration of Philanthropy dinner, which honors philanthropy, showcases 48 local not-for-profits and recognizes winners of the first-ever Legacy Fund Community Pillar Awards.Read More.

The G. I. Bill Changed My Family’s Life

October 19, 2017 My dad was an 18 year-old ensign in the Navy during the end of World War II. And when he came home from serving his country, he was able to take advantage of legislation designed to provide immediate rewards for returning servicemen. He got an education through the G.I. Bill that led to a long ca…Read More.