We experienced a record turnout at this year's Women's Circle of Friends Grantmaking Gala! With the $50 registration donation going directly into grantmaking, that means more grant dollars for our nonprofits! Women attending enjoyed a cocktail hour with appetizers, drinks, and good company, followed by a delicious meal from Ky's Kreations. The Renaissance Festival, Kennard Krusaders, and Hagar's Hope all presented on their organizations. Then, members were given time to vote on their top choice while they heard from last year's recipient and New Castle Band teacher, Rebecca Wand, as she shared how grant funding helped their program and sang a song from this year's marching band show.

Congrats to the top grant recipient Hagar's Hope!

Representing Hagar's Hope were (left to right) Nan Polk, Emily Boothe, Deb Shepherd, Jamie Ownes, Beverly Jacobs, Brittney Whitaker and Brooke Slagle Hagar’s Hope is a transitional home for recovering women or those experiencing life transitions. The home can provide a safe place for women to get back on their feet after being released from prison, leaving an abusive relationship, recovering from a prolonged illness, aging out of foster care, etc.

With this match, you can open a named fund within Choose Henry for a minimum of $1,667 - normally $5,000. This is a great way to leave a legacy and make a difference for grantmaking in the community!

Watch here for monthly updates on new funds opened at the Foundation.

Keep an eye out in local newspapers and on this e-newsletter for donor and impact stories to hear about the great work happening in Henry County!

Community Events

New Castle Main Street received a 2 million dollar PreservINg Grant last year. To receive the grant, the City Council needs to complete a Downtown Development Plan. In order to work on the planning of downtown, we need your input!! We are reaching out to gather your thoughts, ideas, and aspirations for the future of our community.

To help guide our efforts, we have created a short survey to better understand what you envision. Whether it's specific types of businesses, beautification projects, or anything else you'd love to see, we want to hear from you.



Survey Link:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DowntownNewCastle

Your feedback will play a critical role in shaping the direction of our downtown. The survey will take only a few minutes of your time, but the impact will last for years to come.

The exhibit will be opened simultaneously as two sister exhibits at Minnetrista Museum & Gardens and the Anderson Museum of Art from November 2, 2024 to January 5, 2025.

A portion of the event's proceeds will benefit Red-tail's work to preserve the beautiful landscapes you love and vital habitats wildlife need.

To learn more about exhibition, prizes, artwork eligibility, and entry procedure, click HERE to view the digital submission site. The deadline for entry is September 30, 2024.

Check out this fun fall event happening in Henry County!

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!

GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY WE LOVE

The following individuals made a contribution during the month of August

Your Foundation Staff