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Wilsons Named to Stephen Decatur Society
Susan and the late Dennis Wilson were named the newest members of Decatur County Community Foundation’s Stephen Decatur Society at the...
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Jun 20, 20221 min read
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Mystery Donor Unveiled
Linemen. Electricians. Carpenters. Mechanics. Hairstylists. As the need for skilled workers in trades like these continues to grow,...

The DCCF Team
Mar 3, 20221 min read
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Meet Our New Board Members
Decatur County Community Foundation recently added three new board members to the team. Larry Rueff is a semi-retired swine veterinarian...

The DCCF Team
Feb 9, 20221 min read
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Thank you, Farm Credit Mid-America
Grants for agriculture projects in Decatur County just got a boost thanks to a donation from Farm Credit Mid-America. Farm Credit Mid-...

The DCCF Team
Jan 17, 20221 min read
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Mack Named Decatur County Lilly Recipient
Lilly Endowment has selected Adam Mack, a senior at North Decatur Jr./Sr. High School, as this year’s Decatur County recipient. Lilly...

The DCCF Team
Dec 9, 20211 min read
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Lilly Finalists Announced
The Decatur County Community Foundation recently announced the 2022 finalists for the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship. Fifty-seven...

The DCCF Team
Oct 22, 20212 min read
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Harvest A Row for the Adam Holtkamp Memorial Scholarship
Adam Holtkamp was a young Decatur County farmer who lost his life in a tragic farm accident earlier this year. To honor his memory, local...

The DCCF Team
Oct 11, 20212 min read
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Match Opportunity for New Donors
If you've never given to the Foundation before, we encourage you to take advantage of our new matching opportunity. Thanks to the...

The DCCF Team
Oct 1, 20211 min read
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Maxwell Joins DCCF Team
We are pleased to welcome Gracie Maxwell to the Foundation family! Gracie will be interning with us this fall thanks to a grant from the...

The DCCF Team
Sep 7, 20211 min read
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Essay Removed from DCCF Lilly Scholarship Process
(GREENSBURG, INDIANA - August 27) The Decatur County Community Foundation has removed the controlled essay portion of the Lilly Endowment...

The DCCF Team
Sep 1, 20212 min read
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DCCF & Council Partner on ARPA
(GREENSBURG, IN, August 23) – The Decatur County Council has partnered with the Decatur County Community Foundation to administer funding...

The DCCF Team
Aug 23, 20212 min read
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DCCF Pays for New Signage
Looking for a place to park in downtown Greensburg? Some new signage around the square makes it easier than ever. Over the past six...

The DCCF Team
Aug 6, 20212 min read
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DCCF Awards $54,000 in Large Grants
The Decatur County Community Foundation is pleased to announce that five projects will receive funding following the most recent review...

The DCCF Team
Aug 6, 20212 min read
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South Park Cemetery Preservation Fund
In January 1999, an anonymous gift of $50,000 was made to the Decatur County Community Foundation for the benefit of South Park Cemetery....

The DCCF Team
Jul 22, 20212 min read
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Fire Department Grants Awarded
The Decatur County Community Foundation recently announced its 2021 fire department grant recipients. In 2018, DCCF established a grant...

The DCCF Team
Jul 8, 20212 min read
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DCCF 2020 Annual Meeting
If you didn't make it to our Annual Meeting Open House, watch our video to see what you missed--including some surprise grants that the...

The DCCF Team
Jun 29, 20211 min read
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The DCCF Team
Jun 19, 20210 min read
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Esports ... More Than Just a Game
Whether it’s band, sports, chess, or something else, it’s important for every student to find a niche. For 19 youth at the Greensburg...

The DCCF Team
Jun 1, 20212 min read
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Fund Story: Caleb's Cause
Caleb Brown was a loving son, a dedicated brother, an avid NASCAR fan, and a PlayStation enthusiast. He was also an excellent basketball...

The DCCF Team
Jun 1, 20212 min read
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Scholar Update: Kaleb Kramer
We are so proud of all of our scholars! Our 2013 Lilly Endowment Community Scholar, Kaleb Kramer, recently graduated from the Doctor of...

The DCCF Team
May 25, 20211 min read
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