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December 31, 2019

Congratulations, Caroline!

Caroline Boman, a 2020 graduating student at Corydon Central High School, received the perfect gift this holiday season. Ms. Boman is the 2020 Harrison County Lilly Endowment Community Schola…

December 10, 2019

Nineteenth-century piano restored as a result of IAC match grant

In 2017, the Harrison County Community Foundation (HCCF) provided a $5,000 match for an Indiana Arts Commission grant to the Historical Society of Harrison County to refurbish a 19th-century p…

November 25, 2019

Plan ahead if you're giving before Dec. 31

It will be 2020 before you know it. Don’t let 2019 pass you by without making a difference in your community. If you’re one of those people who chooses to make donations at…

November 18, 2019

Students pursuing healthcare careers can apply for scholarship

Many graduating high school students and young adults want to learn how to make a difference in the lives of others. Several of these individuals choose to pursue careers in healthcare. They m…

November 14, 2019

Dictionaries help local students refine literacy skills

This month, each third grader in Harrison County received a wonderful surprise that will aid them in their schoolwork. The third graders each received a free dictionary from the Harrison Count…

November 14, 2019

Two nonprofits receive grants from HCCF

The Harrison County Community Foundation (HCCF) awarded a total of $11,750 in grants to Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana, Inc. and Main Street Corydon this month. This was made possible as a…

November 6, 2019

Universal Scholarship Application open for students graduating in 2020

High school students in Harrison County who will graduate in 2020 can have the opportunity to be considered for multiple scholarships if they complete the Harrison County Community Foundation…

October 31, 2019

Metro United Way receives grant for Harrison County Build-a-Bed project

In October, the Harrison County Community Foundation (HCCF) Board of Directors awarded a $5,000 grant to Metro United Way to support its Build-a-Bed project in Harrison County. The generous su…

October 11, 2019

HCCF conference room available for 2020 reservations

Nonprofit organizations that serve Harrison County can use the conference room at the Harrison County Community Foundation (HCCF) during and after normal HCCF business hours, weekends or holid…

October 7, 2019

Miles' Fund scholarship application open for students in a trade or vocational program

Many young adults enter trade or vocational programs designed to prepare them for careers in maintenance, the medical field, programming, construction, cosmetology and other in-demand fields.…