May 2025

 
 
 

Welcome, Carrie!

 

We’re thrilled to welcome Carrie as the new Development Officer at the Henry County Community Foundation!


Carrie brings a heart for community and a passion for building lasting relationships—just the kind of spirit that fits perfectly with our mission. In her role, she’ll be connecting with donors and helping grow the impact of the Foundation, ensuring your generosity continues to make a difference for generations to come.


Join us in giving Carrie a warm welcome! We’re so glad she’s here.

"My passion for our community blossomed during my time as the Director of New Castle Main Street, and I’m absolutely thrilled to now contribute to the betterment of the entire county as part of the Henry County Community Foundation. It’s an honor to be part of an organization and team that works tirelessly to make a difference right here at home."

 

News

 

Join us for an evening of celebration as we reflect on the 40 years of impact of the Henry County Community Foundation. The evening will begin with a cocktail hour at 5:00PM followed by dinner and our program at 6:00PM.

Please RSVP by June 18, 2025

 

 

We have new funds at HCCF!

We’re excited to keep growing and making a difference, one fund at a time.

Curious about how to start a fund or support one that means something to you? We’d love to help you find the perfect fit!

 

Your Community Foundation Connection

 

In honor of the Henry County Community Foundation’s 40th anniversary, we are sharing throwback stories of impact and donor and volunteer spotlights.

 


Building Community Through Service


Some people don’t just live in a community—they help shape its very foundation. For nearly four decades, Jeff and Kim Galyen have been cornerstone citizens in Henry County, through consistent service and heartfelt dedication.



Full Story Here

 
 
 

Community Events

 


Destination Henry County


Stay up to date on great things happening in our community through this helpful page!


Find the Facebook page here

Attention local nonprofits and community event planners -



Do you have an event coming up that you want people to know about?

Send your event information and any additional photos to amber@henrycountycf.org to be included in our e-newsletter.

We want to help spread the word about great things happening in Henry County!

 
HONORING OUR LOVED ONES

At the request of family members, the Foundation is honored to accept donations in memory of the following individuals.

April Memorials


Brian Chew

John W. Cleveland

Bradley Scott Coffey

Tamara Cook

Archie Alexander Cox

James Stewart Hamm

Gerry Henry

Claudia Jackson

Todd Klotz

Jeneka Lynn Lancaster

Elizabeth Mae "Libby" Mastin

Jameson McGrew

Mary Jonell Rhoades

Nancy Jane Simmons

Bill Smith

O.B. Smith



April Honorariums


Carla Angle

Pat Bogue

Mary Davis

Jon Hankenhoff

Jacob Simms

Nate Woods




GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY WE LOVE

The following individuals made a contribution during the month of April


Emily Jean Abernathy 

Bill & Teri Aitchison

Mark Bates

Kevin & Cindy Brown

Mike & Patty Broyles

Zachary Burcham

Randall & Karen Cox

Emily Crane

Kit Crane

Mark & Becky Davisson

Andy & Kristin Davisson

Josh & Jan Estelle

Jennifer & Jeremy Fox

Kevin & Michelle Frazier

Stephanie Garrett

Jan Garvin

Donald Geozeff

Cindy Grilliot

Robert & Jaci Hadsell

Don & Therese Hamilton

Carolyn Hammack

Henry County BNI chapter 

Henry County League of Women Voters Mark & Marilyn Herbkersman

Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service, Inc.

Pamela Howe

Timothy Jackson

Stephen & Janet Jackson

Paul & Janine Janssen

Gigi Jennewein

Doug Kinser

Dr. John D. Lee

Kathryn Lorton


Magna Machine & Tool, Inc.

Beverly Matthews

Cyndi McCorkle

Wylie & Ann McGlothlin

David Meredith

Roger & Teresa Miller

Nathan & Melissa Millikan

Gary & Debra Morris

Corey Murphy

Robert Murphy

Julia Neff

New Castle Noon Optimists

Kathleen Painter

Steve & Lisa Pfenninger

Clyde & Kathy Powers

Ginger Jessop Rains

Elisabeth Razor

RE/MAX First Integrity

Red-tail Land Conservancy

Chuck & Vickie Rhodes

Ross Lawns & Landscaping, LLC

Saint Anne Knights of Columbus

Council 1755

Pamela Shortridge-Bond

Gena Starks

B&K Sweeney-Dobkins

Mark Taylor

Todd Thalls

Sylvia Ward

Jacob & Ashley White

Christopher & Lindsey Wilkey

Ralph Willis


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Your Foundation Staff

President and Executive Director

Carrie Barrett

Development Officer

Program
Director

Elizabeth

Eley

Administrative Assistant

Amber

Estelle

Communication and Donor Engagement Manager

Office Manager and
Accounting Assistant





 
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Henry County Community Foundation
700 South Memorial Drive
PO Box 6006
New Castle, IN 47362
765.529.2235
info@henrycountycf.org