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GRANTS AT WORK
Eclipse Education Success
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| Ann Haehl, Education Outreach Coordinator for the Shelby County Recycling District, was hard at work during the first part of 2024 educating Shelby County students on the science behind the total solar eclipse that occurred on April 8th. Ann shared, “I had a mechanical model of the sun, moon and Earth that allowed the moon to orbit the earth, and the earth orbited the sun.” |
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ECLIPSE ART VIDEO
Check This Out
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| Eclipse-themed Artwork was collected for a community art project in conjunction with the April Total Solar Eclipse. All ages were invited to submit their creations for public display at the Shelby County Public Library and Shelby Art Guild Association. Over 500+ entries were received. The project was initiated and promoted through Serve Shelby in connection with an eclipse microgrant from the SIMONS Foundation as part of the 'In the Path of Totality' initiative with the Indiana University's Center for Rural Engagement. |
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| As part of the grant, Jack Bassett, a graduate student at IU's Media School studying documentary production, visited Shelby County, filmed artists, and documented pieces of the finished artwork. |
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TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK: May 6 -10
Thank You Educators
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| Teacher Appreciation Week is celebrated May 6-10. In recognition of this national celebration, BRCF extends its gratitude to the dedicated educators of Shelby County. Thanks to these individuals, students in our community are provided the opportunity to learn, grow, and achieve. In addition to supporting our current educators through various grant programs and initiatives, BRCF also administers numerous scholarship funds created by donors to support students pursuing degrees in education. |
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| Currently, gifts of any size made to endowed scholarship funds are being matched dollar for dollar (up to $5,000 per scholarship fund). Whether you want to honor a teacher who has impacted your life or contribute to students’ post-secondary aspirations, this is an excellent chance to do so. This scholarship match opportunity ends June 1st. DONATE NOW |
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SCHOLARSHIP WORKSHOP
Attention Class Of 2025
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BRCF is once again offering a free, scholarship workshop during the summer for rising high school seniors in Shelby County. Interested students may select one of the date and time slots listed below to attend.
June 20: 1 - 3:30 p.m.
July 11: 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
To learn more about this opportunity, please review this FLYER or contact Julie Alvis at jalvis@blueriverfoundation.com or 317.392.7955 ext. 102.
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BRCF SCHOLAR ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
Jayden Dover
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Jayden Dover is May’s featured alumni scholar. As a graduating high school senior, Jayden was awarded the George E. Kent Scholarship administered by BRCF. Throughout his college years, he diligently pursued scholarships and was named the Carol Browning Memorial Scholarship recipient as he entered his senior year at Indiana University.
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TRIBUTE GIVING IN MAY
BRCF Offers An Alternative
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Graduation ceremonies, Mother’s Day, and Memorial Day are significant occasions observed during the month of May. Traditionally, we place money inside cards for graduates, purchase gifts for our mothers, and place flowers on the graves of our fallen heroes. However, there are alternative options to pay tribute. One way is to make a gift to a fund at BRCF that champions a cause they are about.
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NATIONAL NURSES WEEK
The Heartbeat Of Healthcare |
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| As National Nurses Week approaches, we celebrate not only the compassionate care provided by nurses, but also the initiatives that empower them. In late 2023, MHP made the decision to build the Dr. Nancy Dayhoff, RN Advancement in Nursing Scholarship Fund to a level where, annually, two MHP nurses will benefit from an award in the amount of $1,000. The scholarship is offered to MHP employees for the attainment or advancement of a nursing degree. |
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MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH
BRCF Fund Supporting This Cause
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Without question, BRCF acknowledges the importance of both mental and physical health to an individual's overall well-being. Over time, BRCF has supported the physical health of Shelby County residents through various grants funded by unrestricted community funds and specialized field of interest funds. In recent years however, there has been a notable increase in grant requests for initiatives focusing on mental health and wellness as well.
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2024 SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARDS
REMINDER: Nominations Due May 20
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Do you know an individual, family, company, or nonprofit organization who is inspiring and challenging others to think about ways to create a lasting impact on Shelby County's future through service and philanthropy? If so, please take a few moments to nominate them for our Spirit of Community Award. To learn more, or to complete a nomination form, please click on the button below.
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Ron and Joyce Cummings Community Fund
Type: Community (Unrestricted) Fund
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William and Patricia Ogden Scholarship Fund
Type: Scholarship Fund
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DATES & DEADLINES TO KNOW
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May 1 - HTAF Grant Application Deadline
May 6 - BRCF Scholarship Presentations at SHS @ 6:30 p.m.
May 9 - BRCF Scholarship Presentations at TCHS @ 7 p.m.
May 14 - BRCF Scholarship Presentations at WHS @ 8:10 a.m.
May 17 - BRCF Scholarship Presentations at MHS @ 9 a.m.
May 20 - Spirit of Community Nomination Deadline
May 21 - BRCF Scholarship Presentations at SWHS @ 8:30 a.m.
May 27 - Memorial Day; BRCF Office Closed
June 1 - Scholarship 1:1 MATCH Deadline |
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The Dolly Parton Imagination Library program provides a free book monthly for children ages 0-5. BRCF administers this opportunity in Shelby County thanks in part to the Shelby County Imagination Library fund established by donors.
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| Serve Shelby is a centralized source for nonprofits to connect with the community and for volunteers to discover ways to share their time and talent. Sign up for the monthly newsletter. |
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GRANTS AT WORK
Do you know an individual, family, company, or nonprofit organization who is inspiring and challenging others to think about ways to create a lasting impact on Shelby County's future through service and philanthropy? If so, please take a few moments to nominate them for our Spirit of Community Award. To learn more, or to complete a nomination form, please click on the button below.
Ron and Joyce Cummings Community Fund
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