On November 17th, the Community Foundation of Boone County Board of Directors, Staff and Supporters traveled throughout Boone County to surprise ten Boone County nonprofits with a grant. It was the fifth annual “CFBC Day of Giving Back”. With the entire day dedicated to celebrating local organizations, the CFBC team focused on the importance of continually giving back to help others.
“This day is one of the best days of the year! There is a lot of planning and preparation that goes into this incredible day and seeing the reactions of the nonprofit leaders makes it all worth it!”, said Julie Reagan, CFBC CEO.
In seven hours, we poured a record-breaking $65,000 into Boone County nonprofits to help them better serve others. This day would not have been possible without our friends at Eli Lilly and Fluor, who helped increase some of the grants and joined us on our journey.
The following Boone County nonprofit organizations received grants:
Refuge Teen Challenge – $5,000
The Arc of Greater Boone County – $5,000
The Caring Center – $10,000 (thank you for partnering with us Eli Lilly)
Center Stage Community Theatre – $10,000 (thank you for partnering with us Fluor)
Jamestown Community Partnership – JCP – $5,000
ILADD, Inc. – $5,000
Habitat for Humanity of Boone County – $10,000
Safe Families for Children – $5,000
Zionsville Alliance for Mental Wellness – $5,000
Ben’s Ranch Foundation – $5,000
Now is the time to give and see your donation combine with the gifts from local residents to make an even greater impact right here in Boone County. You can give online through our website, mail in a check, or contact us to schedule a time to talk about establishing your own fund.
ABOUT THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF BOONE COUNTY
The Community Foundation of Boone County exists to unite people, organizations, and philanthropy to create a thriving community for all. Since 1991, its leaders have worked to empower and engage local communities to make a difference right here in Boone County while also leading a vision to collaboratively address the root causes of challenges facing Boone County in diverse and equitable ways. The Community Foundation continues to invest in the people working to fill local needs. It has granted more than $29 million to nonprofit organizations and programs working to solve critical challenges in Boone County. With over $30 million in net assets, the Community Foundation works with donors to create permanent funds for charitable giving to strengthen Boone County for generations to come.