The Women’s Fund of Warrick County has awarded $28,000 in grants to four local service organizations. The 2022 grant recipients represent a variety of organizations creating positive social change by addressing current needs in our community.

This year’s grant recipients are:

- Holly’s House - $6,500 to support the “Think First & Stay Safe” Child Abuse Prevention program offered in collaboration with Warrick County schools;

- Lampion Center - $8,000 to support mental health services;

- The Isaiah 1:17 Project - $8,500 to support the needs of children placed in foster care; and

- The YWCA of Evansville - $5,000 to support the YES! Program.

Established in 2008, the Women’s Fund of Warrick County’s mission is to improve the quality of life in Warrick County by collectively funding significant grants to support local programs that give opportunities, encouragement, knowledge, and hope to the Warrick County community. Since inception, the Women’s Fund has provided almost $250,000 in grants.

Past grant recipients include: Big Brothers Big Sisters, Boonville Middle School, Brosend Ministries, Catholic Charities, Chemo Buddies, Deaconess Hospital Foundation,4C of Southern Indiana/ Building Blocks, Easterseals Rehabilitation Center, Encountering Hope Ministries,  Friends of Warrick County CASA, Girl Scouts of Raintree Council, Holly’s House, Lynnville Summer League, Newburgh Girls Softball, Ronald McDonald Charities, Sleep in Heavenly Peace, Southern Indiana Resource Solutions, Tri-CAP Family Health Services, Tri-State Food Bank,  United Methodist Youth Home, University of Evansville, Warrick County Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Task Force,  Warrick County Museum, YMCA of Southwestern Indiana, Youth First, and the YWCA of Evansville.

The Women’s Fund of Warrick County is looking for new members who share their passion for supporting efforts that address current needs in our community. For more information or to become a member, contact Sarah Wagner, Regional Development Director at 812.429.1191, ext. 105 or swagner@communityfoundationalliance.org.

About the Warrick County Community Foundation

The Warrick County Community Foundation is one of nine regional county affiliates of the Community Foundation Alliance. The Alliance holds more than 1,200 named funds established by individuals, families, businesses, civic groups, and agencies to improve the quality of life throughout southwestern Indiana, with charitable assets over $148 million. During our most recent fiscal year, grants and scholarships awarded from all Alliance funds to benefit programs, projects, and people in the nine affiliate counties totaled over $6.6 million. The Alliance provides management, administrative, and development expertise and services, so every local affiliate foundation can focus on promoting philanthropy, building endowment, and grantmaking, making a difference in their community today and for years to come.