The Hendricks County Community Foundation Awards $25,000 to support Hendricks County Public Schools

The Hendricks County Community Foundation (HCCF) recently awarded $25,000 in Community Enhancement grants to the six Hendricks County Public School Education Foundations: Avon Education Foundation, Brownsburg Education Foundation, Danville Education Foundation, Mill Creek School Corporation Fund, North West Hendricks Education Foundation Fund and the Plainfield Community Schools Legacy Foundation. The grant was proportionately divided between each school and will be used in support of their staff and students.

This grant was funded through HCCF's Community Enhancement Funds, which include the Deedee Daniel Opportunity Fund (HCCF's largest unrestricted fund), and 67 Family Legacy Funds. These unrestricted funds provide HCCF the ability to pivot grantmaking as new issues and needs emerge in the community. 

Rene Behrend, Executive Director of the Brownsburg Education Foundation, commented, "The generous grants given to the Brownsburg Education Foundation from the Hendricks County Community Foundation have empowered Brownsburg students through enhanced educational opportunities and innovative programs, inspiring the next generation of learners in our community. We are so grateful for the continued support from HCCF and for their partnership and commitment to advancing education in Hendricks County."
 
"The Community Foundation is proud to support our outstanding public schools,"  said HCCF President and CEO, William Rhodehamel. "We are also grateful to the generous donors who give to our Community Enhancement Funds and enable us to make a lasting difference in the quality of life here in Hendricks County."