FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Katie Ottinger, Community Investment and Grants Officer
CFHC awards grants supporting animal welfare
GREENFIELD, Ind. (March 13, 2023) – The Community Foundation of Hancock County (CFHC) recently issued grants totaling more than $26,000 to three animal welfare organizations in Hancock County from component funds of CFHC. These grants were issued to Frenzy Animal Rescue, Hancock County Humane Society and Partners for Animal Welfare Society (PAWS). The funds will be used to support programming such as low-cost spay/neuter and animal health, as well as capital improvements. The grant funds come from animal welfare field of interest endowment funds established by generous donors at CFHC.
The Animal Welfare Fund of Hancock County was established by an anonymous donor. This fund provides support for Hancock County organizations addressing the well-being of domestic animals, including but not limited to shelter, adoption, and spay/neuter services.
The Sharon Yates Endowment Fund for the Care of Animals was established through the estate gift of Sharon Yates. This fund provides support for Hancock County organizations addressing the well-being of domestic animals, including but not limited to shelter, adoption, and spay/neuter services.
The William Harold and Mary Katherine Kingery Friends of Domestic Animals Endowment Fund was established by the estate of Mary Katherine in 2008 and supports Hancock County organizations providing programs for the care and shelter of homeless animals, the medical care of injured animals, and the general welfare of animals.
CFHC provides philanthropic leadership by encouraging giving, learning, community pride and civic engagement. Working with caring individuals, families, and organizations to create or grow existing permanent endowment funds is critical to the organization’s mission. These funds generate income that is distributed in the form of grants and scholarships to enrich and enhance life in Hancock County, as well as support the donor’s favorite charitable causes, both at home and afar forever. CFHC has granted millions of dollars since their inception in 1992.
