Join Us December 19th for the Legacy Fund Open House!

Please Join Us as We

Celebrate this Joyous Season

at the

Legacy Fund Open House

December 19^th, 2012

3:30 pm – 6 pm

515 East Main St, Suite 100

Carmel, Indiana

Light Hors D ‘Oeuvres &

Refreshments Served

RSVP to Kerry Byrne at

317-843-2479 or kerryb@cicf.org

The Legacy Fund Fourth Annual Celebration of Philanthropy

Join us for the Fourth Annual Celebration of Philanthropy, an evening dedicated to inspiring philanthropy!  This premier event in Hamilton County brings together close to 400 of the most philanthropic residents in the county.  Prior to the plated dinner, Legacy Fund hosts nearly 50 non-profit organizations staffing information tables at the Not-for-Profit Showcase.  Through this showcase, Legacy Fund and our sponsors help connect community members with important causes.

As in prior years, we will honor the tireless dedication of a person or family who has profoundly impacted the quality of life and fabric of Hamilton County through the Living Legacy Award.  The Celebration commemorates the selflessness of those who promote human wellbeing through charitable giving.  Past recipients of the Living Legacy Award include The Crosser Family, The Sonny Beck Family, and The Dr. Judith Lowe Campbell Family.

The event takes place November 8th at Ritz Charles in Carmel.  We are pleased to announce our special guest and featured entertainment for the evening will be Comedian Dave Dugan.

• 6:00 PM  Cocktail/Social Hour
• Featuring the Not-for-Profit Showcase
• 7:00 PM  Dinner
• 8:00 PM  Presentation of the Fourth Annual Living Legacy Award
• Entertainment, Comedian Dave Dugan

Ritz Charles

12156 North Meridian Street

Carmel, Indiana 46032

Seating will be limited.

Reservation deadline: Tuesday, October 30th

Your inquiries are welcome:  317-843-2479 or events@cicf.org

Register for tickets here.  Register for Showcase here.

Hamilton County 21st Century Scholars Enrollment Jumps!

Number of Eligible Hamilton County Students Enrolled
In Free College Tuition Program Jumps By 36%

Legacy Fund 21^st Century Scholars Enrollment Challenge spurs increase.

HAMILTON COUNTY, IN – The number of eligible students in Hamilton County enrolled in the State of Indiana’s Twenty-first Century Scholars (TFCS) program, which offers free college tuition to eligible students who observe a pledge to earn good grades and stay out of trouble, jumped by 36%, Legacy Fund President Terry Anker announced today.

The Twenty-first Century Scholars Enrollment Challenge is a part of Central Indiana Community Foundation’s (CICF) College Readiness Initiative, which was created to increase educational attainment throughout central Indiana. Originally launched in Marion County in 2010, the Enrollment Challenge awards school counselors with gift cards for enrolling 75% or more of eligible students – students who participate in a public school free- and reduced-lunch program – into the State’s Twenty-first Century Scholars Program.

Legacy Fund, an affiliate of CICF, introduced the Enrollment Challenge to Hamilton County in May, 2012. According to Hamilton County Community School Corporation records, Hamilton County had approximately 8,500 free-and-reduced lunch students in the public school system in the 2012 school year; 32% of those eligible 7^th and 8^th graders were enrolled in the Twenty-first Century Scholars Program (a total of 388 students) and 40% of eligible 8^th graders (a total of 247 students) were enrolled. Following the Enrollment Challenge, which ended on June 30, 2012, enrollment in the Twenty-first Century Scholars program by eligible students in Hamilton County had increased by 139 students, or a total increase of 36%; 8^th grade enrollment jumped to 53% according to Amy Parraga, TFCS Regional Site Director.

Schools that surpassed the 75% enrollment goal (7^th & 8^th grade) include Riverside Junior High (Hamilton Southeastern School District) and Sheridan Middle School (Sheridan Community Schools). School counselors Angela Mott, Chris Graves and Nikki Zachary each received a gift card valued at $300 for their role in helping students enroll in the program.

"For first time in the Twenty-first Century Scholar program’s history, more than half of all eligible 8^th graders in Hamilton County are enrolled in the program," Anker said. "As a result of the Enrollment Challenge, and school counselors who worked hard to get them into the program, these students are more likely to enroll in post-secondary opportunities following high school graduation. This is an important opportunity for them, as well as their families and our community."

Anker and Legacy Fund staff announced the results at the Legacy Fund offices in Carmel, Indiana and were joined by approximately 40 counselors from county middle and high schools, as well as Grants staff from CICF. In addition to Enrollment Challenge results, Parraga also announced changes to the Twenty-first Century Scholars program. All students in the program must now begin using the scholarship within one year of high school graduation and have eight years of eligibility. Starting with the class of 2015, students must graduate high school with a minimum 2.5 GPA to receive the scholarship. Finally, students enrolled in the program on or before June 30, 2011 will not be required to have their family income reevaluated during their senior year. Students enrolled after that date will be required to participate in an income means test. All TFCS eligibility information can be viewed at

www.scholars.in.gov.

Calling all Hamilton County Non-Profits!

On Thursday, November 8, 2012, Legacy Fund will be hosting the fourth annual "Celebration of Philanthropy" event at the Ritz Charles.  We will be presenting the "Living Legacy" award to salute the selflessness and tireless dedication of those who profoundly impact the quality of life and fabric of Hamilton County.  Like last year, the award recipient will be announced during the program.  This event is aimed at celebrating and inspiring philanthropy in our community, and at the same time, recognizing there is still much to do to help our neighbors and our county thrive.  This is where we hope you will join us.

Not-For-Profit Showcase Opportunity

During the cocktail and social hour, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., we will feature an expanded Not-For-Profit Showcase consisting of organizations that serve Hamilton County.  The opportunity continues for not-for-profit groups to exhibit and tell their important stories.  The showcase is only available for 45 organizations, so be sure to make reservations early.  We will reserve spots on a first come first served basis.

The investment to participate in this wonderful opportunity can be managed in a couple of ways:

1) Purchase one ticket for a representative from your staff and an additional ticket for a representative of your board totaling $180.00.  Your purchase includes the showcase, dinner, and the program for your two attendees.  Additional single tickets can be purchased for $90.00.　

2) Purchase a table of eight for $720.00 or a table of ten for $900.00 which includes the showcase, dinner, and program for your attendees.  This will be a great opportunity for your board and key donors to participate in the evening’s festivities.

3) Purchase a table at the Sponsor Level of $1500.00 to receive additional publicity for your organization (dinner table signage, program listing, and logo displayed on screens), the showcase, dinner, and the program for 8-10 attendees.

With an emphasis on philanthropy that serves all of our missions, we hope you can join us for what promises to be one of the most inspiring events you will attend all year!  We are already receiving advanced reservations and welcome your inquiry by contacting Legacy Fund at 317-843-2479 or kerryb@cicf.org.