CFRC Receives GIFT IX Matching Fund Grant from Lilly Endowment Inc.

Investment to support projects of four nonprofits in Randolph County, Indiana WINCHESTER, IN (October 21, 2026) – The Community Foundation of Randolph County (CFRC) has received a matching fund grant totaling $750,000 as part of the ninth phase of Lilly Endowment Inc.’s initiative, Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow (GIFT IX).  The Community Foundation of Randolph…

CFRC Announces Randolph County’s Newest Hero — Jim Nunez, Jr.

The Community Foundation of Randolph County continues to celebrate local heroes who have impacted the community or exceeded expectations to serve others. This effort is the result of a Community Foundation program that helps recognize such people, while also raising money to help others. The program started in 2015, and since that date, this marks the…

Community Foundation Announces 2027 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program Finalists

The Community Foundation of Randolph County is pleased to announce the five finalists for the 2025 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship. In alphabetical order, the finalists are Wendy Harris (Winchester Community HS), Zoie Hood (Monroe Central Jr./Sr. HS), Garrett Horner (Winchester Community HS), Zadok Lloyd (Monroe Central Jr./Sr. HS), and Andi Watson (Monroe Central Jr./Sr. HS).…

2027 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program – Top 10

The Community Foundation would like to congratulate Randolph County’s Top 10 candidates for the 2027 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program. These students and their parents were celebrated at a banquet on Wednesday, September 23. Our community should be incredibly proud of these young adults! Headshots by B. photography by Brittany.

CFRC Announces Randolph County’s Newest Hero — Mick Holloway

The Community Foundation of Randolph County continues to celebrate local heroes who have impacted the community or exceeded expectations to serve others. This effort is the result of a Community Foundation program that helps recognize such people, while also raising money to help others. The program started in 2015, and since that date, this marks the…

CFRC Announces Charity Cruise, April 3-10, 2027

WINCHESTER, IN – The Community Foundation of Randolph County (CFRC) announces that its inaugural “Cruising for Our Community” fundraiser will take place aboard Princess Cruises’ Regal Princess April 3-10, 2027, in the Eastern Caribbean. In partnership with Wood Travel Partners of Dream Vacations, the CFRC is inviting the community to enjoy an unforgettable vacation while…

Arts Commission invests $2.3M to strengthen communities through art and creativity

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Today, the Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) announced it has awarded $2,353,529.63 to 324 nonprofit and public entities to fund arts organizations and arts projects around the state through the Fiscal Year 2027 Arts Organization Support and Fiscal Year 2027 Spring Arts Project Support grant programs. During its June 12 Quarterly Business Meeting,…

CFRC Welcomes JoAnna Darda as New Regional Arts Partner

WINCHESTER, IN – The Community Foundation of Randolph County announces that JoAnna Darda has joined the organization as the Indiana Arts Commission’s Region 5 Arts Partner. In her role, she will serve artists, arts organizations, and communities throughout Blackford, Delaware, Fayette, Grant, Henry, Jay, Madison, Randolph, Rush, Union, and Wayne counties. “We’re grateful to welcome…

Women’s Fund Celebrates 16 Years with Annual Brunch and Auction on Aug. 15

WINCHESTER, IN – The Women’s Fund, a component fund of the Community Foundation of Randolph County, will celebrate 16 years of supporting women and children across Randolph County during its annual brunch and auction on Saturday, Aug. 15, at St. Joseph Catholic Church Parish Hall in Winchester. The event, themed “Sweet Sixteen and All Dolled…