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January 27, 2012

• HCCF Women’s Fund Seeks Letters of Intent

The Community Foundation is seeking letters of intent, due NEXT Friday, February 3, by 4:00pm at the HCCF office, for programs that provide services for women and children that will enable them to create Brighter Futures. Up to $10,000 is available to grant, with a minimum of a $1,000 grant. HCCF is seeking programs that demonstrate innovation and creativity and provide new solutions to unresolved needs in our community. Nonprofits are encouraged to partner to strengthen existing programs and/or new program development. In these instances, new program development is strongly encouraged. Success should be measured by the ability of program participants to receive services that provide them a picture of a better life beyond today.

If you are interested in more information about the Grant Guidelines or how to apply, please contact Alyse Vail at 317-462-8870 x226 or avail@hccf.cc.

• HCCF Scholarship Applications DUE March 1

Do you know a graduating senior, college student, or adult from Hancock County seeking financial support for their post-secondary education? HCCF offers several scholarships to Hancock County residents seeking a post-secondary education, including those pursuing an accredited certification in a trade or technical area, an associate’s degree, or the traditional bachelor’s degree.

The Common Scholarship Application Workbook is available at the HCCF office, each Hancock County public high school, the Hancock County Public Library, Work One, and the HCCF website, under the “Scholarships” tab in the left menu bar. Some Scholarships have separate applications with separate due dates, which are listed on the HCCF website with links to the appropriate application forms. If you have specific scholarship questions, please contact Alyse Vail at 317-462-8870 or avail@hccf.cc.

• OFBCI Day of Service Grants Now Available

The Indiana Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives (OFBCI) is a voice for service and volunteerism in the state. Therefore, mini-grants are being offered to provide resources to coordinate Day of Service projects. The goal of this Mini-Grant program is to demonstrate the power of service as a solution to community needs. OFBCI encourages Day of Service projects that (1) demonstrate community connections and use of local resources, (2) build capacity of local national service programs through regional networking and co-planning of activities, and (3) increase member and volunteer understanding and commitment to national service and volunteerism. Click here to learn more or apply today!

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• TLH Technology Solutions

TLH Technology Solutions provides IT support and services to our community at not-for-profit rates. TLH offers the following services (to name a few):

• 24/7 monitoring on all networks
• Smart Phone, Blackberry and iPhone Solutions
• Network Design and Implementation
• Remote Access Solutions
• Server and Desktop Support
• Cloud Computing, Google Docs and Email and Microsoft On-line services
• Disaster Recovery with proven results
• Network Security, Password Recovery, Firewall Protection and Data Encryption
• Database Development, Content Management, and E-Commerce and Application Development

Contact Thomas Honeycutt at thomas@tlhsolutions.net and 317-728-6771, or visit the website, www.tlhsolutions.net.

• Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) Credits

The Neighborhood Assistance Program offers $2.5 million in tax credits annually for distribution by Indiana nonprofit organizations. Organizations may utilize these credits to help increase contributions from individuals and businesses for certain projects and programs, and organizations are limited to applying once each year. NAP credits are available on a first come, first serve basis and tend to go very fast. According to the 2011 NAP Awards, NAP credits were not awarded to any Hancock County organizations this year. Although the 2011 deadline is past due, keep this information on your radar for the early 2012 application deadline in order to bring some of these credits to Hancock County.

Visit the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority website for more information on eligible projects, guidelines and the application process.

• Follow HCCF on Facebook

Hancock County Community Foundation is on Facebook! By "liking" HCCF on Facebook, you will receive Community Foundation updates on scholarhsips, grants, and events through your news feed in a timely fashion. Click here to go to our Facebook page.

• Central Indiana Commuter Services Works to Extend Awareness into Hancock County

Central Indiana Commuter Services (CICS) is a free, federally funded, IndyGo service that was created to reduce air pollution and traffic congestion, by promoting alternative commuting. Alternative commuting modes include: carpooling, vanpooling, riding transit, biking and walking.

• Carpooling: Through CICS's rideshare matching service, commuters can find someone to share their ride with.
• Vanpooling: Commuters traveling more than 20 miles to get to work benefit greatly.
• Emergency Ride Home: Eligible commuters may receive a free taxi ride home in the event of a qualifying emergency.

CICS is working to extend awareness of their programs to Hancock County businesses, nonprofit agencies, and residents. Please see their website or call 317-327-RIDE (327-7433) for more details.