Stronger Together: Building a Better Community
We’re building on something extraordinary—and inviting you to be part of what comes next!
Thanks to the generosity of people throughout Hendricks County, the first phase of Stronger Together generated more than $4.5 million in gifts and matching funds to strengthen our community, today and for generations to come.
Now, we’re launching the next chapter, with another remarkable opportunity to multiply the impact of your generosity. Through Lilly Endowment’s GIFT IX initiative and the commitment of an anonymous donor, eligible gifts to Stronger Together can receive a $3-to-$1 match while matching funds remain available.
That means a $1,000 gift can become $4,000 working to address our community’s most pressing needs and create opportunities for a stronger future.
Together, we can accomplish even more.
HCCF Board & Staff celebrating the completion of the first phase of Stronger Together
Hear from our Board on Stronger Together's Next Chapter
Multiply Your Impact with a 3-to-1 Match!
Through Lilly Endowment’s GIFT IX initiative, eligible gifts to Stronger Together receive a $2-to-$1 match. Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor, an additional $1-to-$1 match is currently available, bringing the total match to $3 for every $1 given!
That’s four times the impact for Hendricks County!
The additional matching funds are limited, so we encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity while they’re available. Qualifying gifts and pledges can participate, and pledges made while matching funds are available may be fulfilled through June 30, 2028.
Stronger Together Is Already Making a Difference
In 2026, HCCF awarded $444,000 in Stronger Together grants to 50 local organizations, helping address important needs throughout Hendricks County.
Here are just a few examples of what we’re accomplishing together.
Helping Families Find Stability
A $55,000 grant to Family Promise of Hendricks County supports its Stability Builders Network, helping address housing instability and strengthen support for families.
Expanding Access to Healthcare
A $20,000 grant to Hope Healthcare Services supports expanded medical access for people who face barriers to receiving care.
Opening Doors for Young Readers
A $25,000 grant supports the Imagination Library of Hendricks County, helping bring books and early literacy opportunities to local children.
Ways to Give
Create a lasting charitable legacy in your family’s name while helping strengthen Hendricks County for generations to come. Learn how a Family Legacy Fund works and how easy it is to get started.
Join other generous donors in supporting the community we share. Your gift helps HCCF respond to Hendricks County’s changing needs and opportunities, now and in the future.
Stronger Together brings people and resources together to address Hendricks County’s most pressing needs and create opportunities for a stronger future.
What makes Stronger Together especially powerful is that gifts are invested to provide lasting support for our community. As needs change and new opportunities emerge, these permanent resources give HCCF the flexibility to respond, year after year and generation after generation.
Whether you give to the Opportunity Fund, establish a Family Legacy Fund, or add to an existing Family Legacy Fund, you’re helping build a stronger Hendricks County for everyone.
Want to learn more? Contact William Rhodehamel at [email protected].