Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County

G1K Program Competitive Grant Cycle Opens April 1, 2026

Kelley Hoagland — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:00:44 +0000

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES NEW G1K PROGRAM COMPETITIVE GRANT CYCLE

MADISON, INDIANA – The Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County, Inc. (CFMJC) announces that the G1K Program Competitive Grant Cycle will be accepting submissions in the month of April. Online applications will be accepted from Wednesday, April 1, 2026, until Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 5pm. This is a new grant opportunity that will annually award one large-scale grant to one nonprofit organization that serves the residents of Jefferson County, Indiana.

This competitive grant is made possible by the charter memberships collected for the new G1K program. Submitted applications will be reviewed by an independent, non-G1K member committee, which will narrow the field to five finalists. The collective G1K membership will vote and determine the final recipient. There will be approximately $70,000 available for the grant award. The selected organization will have 3 years to spend/complete the grant project.

In order to apply, organizations must meet the following eligibility criteria:

Organization and its program must serve the residents of Jefferson County, Indiana
Organization must be an IRS recognized 501(c)3 charity or a 509(a) organization (schools, government, hospitals, churches)

Additional information about the grant cycle and the link to apply are available on the G1K program website at www.cfmjc.org/g1k/#G1Kgrants.

“I encourage the 501(c)3 and 509(a) organizations interested in applying to thoroughly review the information and eligibility for this specific process before submitting an application,” said Community Foundation Finance & Program Officer Kelly Miller, who oversees the G1K grants process. “Because this is a new grant opportunity, reviewing those items will help organizations determine if their project is a good fit for the grant dollars available. We are here and available to help applicants put their best foot forward.” Miller shared some tips when applying for grants:

Do not wait until the last minute to submit your application
Set a realistic timeline for and demonstrate sustainability of the project
Include the estimated number of Jefferson County, Indiana residents that will be served by the project
Break out the specific costs of the project: include pricing quotes and only show costs and data related to serving Jefferson County, Indiana
Make sure 100% of your Board of Directors contribute financially to your organization

Assets of the G1K program are held and maintained at CFMJC. Established in 1991 by a group of local volunteers, the Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County, Inc. fulfills the mission of building a strong, vibrant community by helping donors provide perpetual funding for the people, projects, and passions of Jefferson County. In the past 35 years, the Community Foundation has reinvested over $20 million dollars into the community through grants and scholarships.

For more information abou the G1K program Competitive Grant Cycle, visit www.cfmjc.org/g1k, contact Kelly Miller at 812-265-3327, or email kelly@cfmjc.org.

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Community Foundation Awards Community Support Grant to Ohio Theatre Renovations

Kelley Hoagland — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:00:07 +0000

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION AWARDS COMMUNITY SUPPORT GRANT TO OHIO THEATRE RENOVATIONS

MADISON, IN – The Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County, Inc. (CFMJC) has selected the Friends of the Ohio Theatre (FOTOT) to receive nearly all of a $750,000 Community Support Grant to aid the next phase of renovation to the historic theater. The Community Support Grant is made possible by the GIFT IX initiative of Lilly Endowment Inc. (LEI).

GIFT IX’s Community Support Grant component is meant to provide flexible funding to enhance each community foundation’s grantmaking capacity to address in the manner it sees fit compelling, near-term needs in its county.

“Our Board of Directors reviewed and analyzed a four-year period of grant data from various local grant funders and saw gaps in funding geared toward the arts,” stated CFMJC Board Chair Jenny Darnold. “This large of a grant will help the Friends of the Ohio Theatre make key renovations and attract additional support from the community for this multi-use venue.”

“We are thankful for more than 10 years of support and guidance from Bill Barnes and the Community Foundation,” said FOTOT Board President Elizabeth Auxier. “Our board members are thrilled that this grant will move us closer to our goal of finishing auditorium renovations and improving accessibility for all attendees.”

In addition to using grant dollars to complete these items, CFMJC President & CEO Bill Barnes will join the FOTOT Board to help provide organizational guidance. Barnes has extensive experience leading and working with nonprofit organizations throughout his career and personal life.

Established in 1991 by a group of local volunteers, the Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County, Inc. fulfills the mission of building a strong, vibrant community by helping donors provide perpetual funding for the people, projects, and passions of Jefferson County.

Lilly Endowment Inc. is an Indianapolis-based private foundation created in 1937 by J.K. Lilly and his sons, Eli and J.K. Jr., through gifts of stock in their pharmaceutical business, Eli Lilly and Company. While those gifts remain the financial bedrock of the Endowment, the Endowment is a separate entity from the company, with a distinct governing board, staff, and location. In keeping with its founders’ wishes, the Endowment supports the causes of community development, education, and religion. While the Endowment funds programs throughout the United States on an invitational basis to support these causes, especially in the field of religion, it maintains a special commitment to its founders’ hometown, Indianapolis, and home state, Indiana.

For additional information about the Friends of the Ohio Theatre, visit www.ohiotheatremadison.org, contact Elizabeth Auxier at (812) 624-1938, or email info@ohiotheatremadison.org.

For information about the Community Foundation, contact Bill Barnes at (812) 265-3327, email bill@cfmjc.org, or visit www.cfmjc.org.

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Community Foundation Hosting Free Grant Cycle Workshops

Kelley Hoagland — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:15:07 +0000

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION HOSTING FREE GRANT CYCLE WORKSHOPS
Nonprofit organizations serving Jefferson County invited to attend

Madison, IN –The Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County invites local nonprofit organizations that serve the residents of Jefferson County, Indiana, to attend one of its upcoming free Grant Cycle Workshops in March 2026. Two sessions will be held in the Business Conference Center of Ivy Tech Community College-Madison:

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 from 10am to 11:30am
Thursday, March 26, 2026 from 2pm to 3:30pm

Community Foundation staff members will share important information in preparation for the Foundation’s annual Compatitive Grant Cycle that will open on June 1, including funding guidelines and criteria, an overview of the online application platform, and grant application best practices. Staff will also share invormation on a new, large-scale grant opportunity from the recently established G1K program. Nonprofit organizations that have received funding in the past or those wishing to receive grant funding from the Community Foundation and its programs are encouraged to attend.

Organizations can register for the workshops HERE. Registrations must be completed by Monday, March 23, 2026 at 5pm.

Established in 1991 by a group of local volunteers, the Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County fulfills the mission of building a strong, vibrant community by helping donors provide perpetual funding for the people, projects, and passions of Jefferson County. In the past 35 years, the Community Foundation has reinvested over $20 million dollars into the community through grants and scholarships.

For more information about the Community Foundation Grant Cycle Workshops, contact Kelley Hoagland at 812-265-3327 or email kelleyh@cfmjc.org.

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Lillian “Lilly” Canida Named 2026 Lilly Endowment Community Scholar

Kelley Hoagland — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 20:21:52 +0000

MADISON, Indiana – The Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2026 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship for Jefferson County – Lillian “Lilly” Canida of Madison Consolidated High School. Lilly Endowment Community Scholars are recognized for their community involvement, academic achievement, character, and leadership, and are awarded a full tuition scholarship to the Indiana four-year college or university of their choice.

Jefferson County’s Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship nominee is selected through a blind process, meaning that applicant identities are withheld from the review committee. Scoring consideration is given to strong academics, school and community involvement, character references, a timed essay, and a final interview. After narrowing the field of applicants, the nominee was submitted to Independent Colleges of Indiana (ICI), the statewide administrator of the program, which approves the final selection of scholarship recipients.

Lilly plans to major in Business at Butler University and participate in the university’s Pre-Law Advising Program, hoping to pursue a career in Real Estate Law. She is the daughter of Ben and Becky Canida and the granddaughter of Bob and Charlotte Canida of Madison. Among many accomplishments, Lilly is ranked in the top of her class and is involved in the National Honor Society, Captain of both the Varsity Volleyball and Swim teams, and is President of the Madison Student Athletic Council.

Upon learning of the award, Lilly commented, “I am honored and ecstatic to be chosen as the 2026 Jefferson County Lilly Endowment Scholar out of such a competitive group of candidates. I look forward to representing Madison and the Community Foundation at Butler University, both academically and on the swim team. I want to give a special thanks to everyone who has helped me get where I am today, including my supportive family, my dedicated teachers, my amazing friends and teammates, the Community Foundation, and most of all, God.”

Six Jefferson County students ranked in the top ten percent of their classes were selected as finalists for the 2026 scholarship. In addition to Canida, the remaining finalists were Brady Cook (Southwestern), Max Joseph (Southwestern), Braxton Lewis (Southwestern), Ellie Whitaker (Madison Consolidated), and Jamison Williams (Shawe Memorial). These five finalists will each receive a $1,500 Community Foundation Scholar Award from the Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County for their efforts and achievements.

Each Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship provides full tuition, required fees and up to $900 per year for required books and equipment for four years of full-time undergraduate study leading to a baccalaureate degree at any eligible Indiana public or private nonprofit college or university. Scholars can also join the Lilly Scholars Network (LSN), which connects them with resources and opportunities to lead on campus and in their communities. Both the scholarship program and LSN are supported by grants from Lilly Endowment Inc. to ICI.

Since its inception in 1997-98, Lilly Endowment has supported this program with tuition grants totaling more than $505 million, benefitting over 5,400 Indiana students. The primary purposes of the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program are:

To raise the level of educational attainment in Indiana
To increase awareness of the beneficial roles Indiana community foundations can play
To encourage and support Lilly Scholars’ engagement with Indiana leaders to improve the quality of life statewide

Since 1991, the Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County has worked to build a strong, vibrant community by helping donors provide perpetual funding for the people, projects, and passions of Jefferson County, Indiana.

Lilly Endowment Inc. is an Indianapolis-based private philanthropic foundation created in 1937 by J.K. Lilly Sr. and his sons, Eli and J.K. Jr., through gifts of stock in Eli Lilly and Company. The Endowment supports community development, education, and religion, with a special commitment to Indianapolis and Indiana.

Founded in 1948, ICI serves as the collective voice for the state’s 29 private, nonprofit colleges and universities. ICI institutions employ over 22,000 Hoosiers and generate a local economic impact of over $5 billion annually. Students at ICI colleges have Indiana’s highest four-year graduation rates and produce 30% of Indiana’s bachelor’s degrees while enrolling 20% of its undergraduates.

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CFMJC Receives Re-Accreditation with Community Foundations National Standards in 2025

Kelley Hoagland — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 19:04:08 +0000

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MADISON & JEFFERSON COUNTY, INC. RECEIVES NATIONAL REGOGNITION
Local Organization Accredited with Rigorous Philanthropic Standards

MADISON, IN – The Community Foundation of Madison & Jefferson County, Inc. (CFMJC) recently received accreditation with the nation’s highest standard for philanthropic excellence. Community Foundations National Standards® establish legal, ethical, effective practices for community foundations everywhere.

The Community Foundations National Standards® program is a rigorous, comprehensive process that requires community foundation to document their policies for donor services, investments, grantmaking and administration. Receiving accreditation is a significant accomplishment that indicates CFMJC demonstrates a commitment to transparency, quality, integrity and accountability as it carries out its mission. With over 500 community foundations already accredited nationwide, the program is designed to provide quality assurance to donors, as well as to their legal and financial advisors.

“This is critically important to our donors,” said Bill Barnes, CFMJC President & CEO. “When people make a charitable bequest or establish a fund, they are putting their trust in us. They are counting on us to manage the investment wisely and honor their charitable wishes forever. The National Standards accreditation says our house is in order.”

CFMJC works to meet critical community needs and support local causes, including the arts, community development, preservation, and youth education and development, to name a few. This is achieved by offering a range of charitable funds allowing donors to advance a cause, support an individual organization, provide flexible support for community needs or recommend individual grants. In addition to affirming the organization’s philanthropic services, the accreditation validates CFMJC’s grantmaking practices for the nonprofit community.

“Grantmaking is a lot like investing,” said Jenny Darnold, CFMJC Board Chair. “We need to assess risks, weigh potential gains, diversify assets, monitor performance and operate fairly. With our National Standards accreditation, you can be assured that we’re doing just that.”

Community Foundations National Standards® is the first program of its kind for charitable foundations in the United States.

Established in 1991, the Community Foundation of Madison & Jefferson County, Inc. fulfills the mission of building a strong, vibrant community by helping donors provide perpetual funding for the people, projects, and passions of Jefferson County, Indiana.

The Community Foundations National Standards Board is a supporting organization of the Council on Foundations and is responsible for the quality, value and integrity of compliance with National Standards. For more information on the National Standards Board, visit its website at www.cfstandards.org.

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2025-26 CFMJC Annual Scholarship Guide Now Available

Kelley Hoagland — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 14:14:04 +0000

The Community Foundation is proud to announce that the annual Scholarship Guide for the current school year is now available! Thanks to a generous sponsorship from Arvin Sango, Inc., this guide shares valuable information about applying for scholarships provided by the Community Foundation, including the scholarships available and their requirements, how to put your best foot forward, links to online resources, and much more. Students can pick up a copy in their school’s counselors office, or you can view or download our online copy on our Scholarship page!

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CFMJC Celebrates Successes and Grant Awards

Kelley Hoagland — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 13:08:21 +0000

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MADISON & JEFFERSON COUNTY CELEBRATES SUCESSES AND GRANT AWARDS
Area Nonprofits Receive Funding for Projects Spanning Jefferson County

MADISON, IN –The Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County (CFMJC) celebrated new endowments and over $430,000 in grants awards with donors, volunteers, and nonprofit organizations on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at the Fairfield Inn and sponsored by German American Bank.

CFMJC President & CEO Bill Barnes began the evening’s program by sharing about the newest endowments created by donors in 2024 and 2025 that will provide long-term support for a nonprofit organization or cause forever. CFMJC Board Chair Jenny Darnold recognized outgoing board members Beth Lichlyter and JD Webster for their 6 years of service, welcomed the newest board member, Hannah Taylor, and thanked past board members and current volunteers for their support of the Foundation. Former Board Chair and committee volunteer Don Phillips was recognized for his 25 years of service with the Community Foundation, the longest volunteer tenure to date. CFMJC Board Secretary Tanner Mahoney recapped the Foundation’s recent growth from donations and investment performance. He shared that the Foundation’s assets have now surpassed $49 million as of the most recent investment report. In 2024, the Community Foundation reinvested over $1.3 million back into Jefferson County through grants and scholarships. Kathy Crafton, chair of the Women’s Giving Circle, shared an overview of the program, recapped the grants awarded in April by the WGC, and encouraged donations to grow the Women’s Giving Circle Endowment in Memory of Bonnie Hare fund. Leadership Jefferson County Steering Committee Chair Rachel Sharpe encouraged attendees to consider applying for the upcoming 2026 course of the program and thanked her fellow steering committee members for their hard work.

The highlight of the evening was awarding $434,078 in grants to 22 nonprofit organizations through the CFMJC’s 2025 Competitive Grant Cycle. These awards are made possible by the generous donors who established and contribute to the Foundation’s Flexible Community Funds and Field of Interest Funds. Community Foundation Finance & Program Officer Kelly Miller first recognized the Foundation’s $100,000 multi-year grant commitment to support the Norton King’s Daughters’ Health EMS Transport Hub project. She then announced the remaining grant recipients, their award amount, and their project’s summary. The Competitive Grant Cycle awards include:
• Canaan Events and Enrichment Foundation, Inc. – $30,000 to restore and preserve the historic Canaan Indian Trails building
• Children’s Advocacy Center of Southeastern Indiana – $25,000 to improve Forensic Interview services in Jefferson County
• Christ Episcopal Church – $10,000 to support the SUCCESS Arts Scholarship program to provide arts-related lessons to low-income students in the community
• Friends of the Jefferson County Animal Shelter – $3,700 to support the creation of their organization which will provide outreach and advocacy efforts on behalf of the animal shelter
• Hanover Township Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – $10,000 to purchase an inflatable ice rescue deployment craft and ice rescue suits for water rescue emergencies
• Historic Madison, Inc. – $15,000 to provide ADA compliant accessibility to the historic Jeremiah Sullivan House
• Indian-Kentuck Baptist Church – $10,000 to purchase food for the church’s community food pantry
• Ivy Tech Foundation/Ivy Tech Community College – Madison – $20,000 to launch the Ivy ROOTS workforce development initiative to provide local internships between students and nonprofit organizations
• Jefferson County Historical Society – $4,298 to purchase a new copier/printer
• Jefferson County Youth Shelter – $3,500 to purchase a back-up power generator and carpet needs for the shelter facility
• Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana, Inc. – $5,000 to support the INspiring Futures: Comprehensive High School Programming for Madison Consolidated High School program
• Kent Volunteer Fire Company – $20,000 to purchase Grain Bin rescue equipment and firefighter turnout gear
• Lydia Middleton Elementary – $4,500 to create a Rooftop Sensory Garden to enhance the school’s rooftop patio and outdoor classroom experience
• Madison Area Arts Alliance, Inc. – $4,500 to support the renovation of the SPOT Gallery to provide extra office space and a reception area during special events
• Madison Main Street Program – $2,780 to purchase registrations to the InTents: National Farmers Market Conference
• Madison Performing Arts Foundation – $1,800 to support the upcoming Horszowski Trio concert
• Madison Township Volunteer Fire Company – $34,000 to purchase new respirator equipment and masks for the company’s firefighters
• Recovery Café Madison – $40,000 to support operating costs and outreach efforts
• River Valley Resources, Inc. – $20,000 to support the Jefferson County Adult Education program
• Saluda Township Trustee/Saluda Township Park – $35,000 to support improvements at Saluda Township Park
• Southwestern Preschool – $35,000 to purchase new playground equipment to include accessibility for all children

The evening concluded with closing remarks from Community Foundation Devon Sharpe, reiterating the Foundation’s appreciation of the community’s support.

Established in 1991, the Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County fulfills the mission of building a strong, vibrant community by helping donors provide perpetual funding for the people, projects, and passions of Jefferson County. Since the Foundation’s creation, nearly 280 permanent funds have been established. For information about the Community Foundation, contact Bill Barnes at (812) 265-3327, email bill@cfmjc.org, or visit www.cfmjc.org.

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2025 Community Foundation Grant Recipients

Front Row: (from left) Starla Raley, Madison Performing Arts Foundation; Michelle Jones, Recovery Cafe; Kassandra Black, Madison Township Fire Dept.; Christen Harsin, Southwestern Preschool; Jillian Cantu, Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana; Brittany Dyer, Ivy Tech Community College-Madison; Lisa Cutshall, Historic Madison, Inc.; Cheryl Lyon, Canaan Events & Enrichment Foundation, Inc.; Christine Pritchard, Christ Episcopal Church; and Margo Olson, River Valley Resources.

Back Row: (from left) Tricia Parker, Friends of the Jefferson County Animal Shelter; Shane Williams, Norton King’s Daughters’ Health EMS; Ron Kroger, Hanover Township Volunteer Fire Dept. Inc.; Brett Roberts, Kent Vounteer Fire company; Kim Nyberg, Madison Area Arts Alliance; Austin Sims, Madison Main Street Program; Kate Sutter, Ivy Tech Foundation; Sarah Brichto, Children’s Advocacy Center of Southeastern Indiana; Cory Thomas, Saluda Township Trustee/Saluda Township Park; Troy Hedges, Jefferson County Youth Shelter; Sarah Stephen, Indian-Kentuck Baptist Church; John Nyberg, Jefferson County Historical Society; and Trent Whaley, Lydia Middleton Elementary School.

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2024 CFMJC Annual Report Available

Kelley Hoagland — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 13:32:18 +0000

In 2024, your Community Foundation continued to connect with donors, nonprofit organizations, and our community! Check out our Annual Report to learn more about our history, new funds created, and the generous donors who support us. You can download a copy on our About CFMJC page!

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Celebrating the Leadership Jefferson County Class of 2025

Kelley Hoagland — Wed, 28 May 2025 14:49:58 +0000

LEADERSHIP JEFFERSON COUNTY PROGRAM GRADUATES SEVENTH CLASS
Eighteen participants recognized at end-of-year celebration

MADISON, IN – The 2025 course of the Leadership Jefferson County program concluded on May 27, 2025, with a luncheon in the Business Conference Center of Ivy Tech Community College – Madison. The graduation luncheon recognized this year’s 18 participants with help from the event’s sponsor, Grote Industries. This year marks the sevents graduating class of the program.

“We had a very diverse group of participants coming from many employment sectors and backgrounds,” said Bill Barnes, a member of the Leadership Jefferson County Steering Committee. “We appreciate their participation in the program and hope they will take what they’ve learned about our county and continue to make a difference in our community.”

During the recognition luncheon, Class of 2025 member Angel Snell spoke to the audience about her experiences in the program. Outgoing Leadership Jefferson County Steering Committee Chair Marta Belt was recognized for her contributions to the program, while attendees were introduced to Steering Committee member and incoming Chair Rachel Sharpe, who gave closing remarks.

Leadership Jefferson County is an action project that evolved from Envision Jefferson County housed at the Community Foundation of Madison & Jefferson County. The course consisted of 10 bi-weekly session. These sessions gave the participants a better understanding of resources and relationships within Jefferson County. Topics covered in sessions included: Government Agencies & Organizations, Agriculture & Natural Resources, Education, Community Health, Social Services, Business & Entrepreneurship, Industry & Economic Development, Tourism, History, and Nonprofits & Volunteerism. Throughout the course, community members and experts were invited to speak to share their insights on the topics presented.

Members of the Class of 2025 (and their employers) included: Tiffany Biesen, Norton King’s Daughters’ Health; Sayra Hoskins, German American Bank; Sarah Judy, Arvin Sango, Inc.; Merry Mattox, Madison Area Arts Alliance; Hannah McMahan, Arvin Sango, Inc.; Kennedy Napier, First Financial Bank; Emily Powers, River Valley Resources; Lyndsey Ritchie, Visit Madison, Inc.; Kalyn Robison, Jefferson County Health Dept.; Bryan Shaw, City of Madison; Taylor Shaw, Hanover College; Jacob Smith, Fairfield Inn & Suites/Historic Eagle Cotton Mill; Angel Snell, Ohio Valley Opportunities; Chip Snyder, Hanover College; Angela Spurgeon, Ohio Valley Opportunities; Kate Sutter, Ivy Tech Community College-Madison; Hannah Taylor, Grote Industries; and Amanda Thompson, Habitat for Humanity of Southeast Indiana.

The application period for the 2026 session of Leadership Jefferson County will be announced in the fall. For more information about Leadership Jefferson County, contact Kelley Hoagland at (812) 265-3327, email kelleyh@cfmjc.org, or visit the program’s webpage at www.cfmjc.org/LJC.

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PICTURED ABOVE: 2025 GRADUATES OF LEADERSHIP JEFFERSON COUNTY.
Row 1 (front): (from left) Sayra Hoskins, Bryan Shaw, Hannah Taylor, Angel Snell, Kate Sutter
Row 2: Angela Spurgeon, Amanda Thompson, Hannah McMahan, Sarah Judy
Row 3: Emily Powers, Tiffany Biesen, Kalyn Robison
Row 4: Jacob Smith, Merry Mattox, Kennedy Napier, Taylor Shaw
Not pictured: Lyndsey Ritchie and Chip Snyder

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Community Foundation Awards $100,000 to New EMS Transport Hub

Kelley Hoagland — Fri, 02 May 2025 04:01:32 +0000

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION AWARDS $100,000 TO NEW EMS TRANSPORT HUB

Pledged grant monies to support classrooms and conference center

MADISON, IN – The Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County, Inc. (CFMJC) has awarded the Norton King’s Daughters’ Health Foundation (NKDHF) $100,000 to support the creation of a new EMS Transport Hub. This is a multi-year grant to help build the classrooms and conference center within the hub. The CFMJC Board of Directors approved this pledge because they understand how crucial emergency medical services are in providing vital, often lifesaving, pre-hospital care.

“Our Board of Directors greatly appreciate these first responders and wanted to support their work which covers every person in Jefferson County,” stated CFMJC President & CEO Bill Barnes.

Grants of this size and nature are made possible by Flexible Community Funds. Flexible Community Funds give the Community Foundation Grants Committee and Board of Directors flexibility to address the ever-changing needs of Jefferson County’s residents.

“We are truly grateful for the support of the Community Foundation for their generous $100,000 pledge toward building a new EMS transport hub to strengthen emergency services in our community,” said NKDHF Director Rachel Sharpe.

The new, more strategically located EMS Transport Hub will include, with the classrooms and conference center for training, an expanded garage, upgraded technology, and improved quarters and facilities for the first responders.

For information about the Community Foundation, contact Bill Barnes at (812) 265-3327, email bill@cfmjc.org, or visit www.cfmjc.org.

For additional information on the NKDH EMS Transport Hub project, contact Rachel Sharpe at (812) 801-0555 or email rachel.sharpe@nortonhealthcare.org.

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