LCCF Awards $18,225 in Grants for Disadvantaged Elderly

“The Margie Marie Pennington Fund is a charitable fund that was established in 2014 through Margie Pennington’s estate plans. Margie had a desire to assist disadvantaged elderly and homeless elderly individuals in Lawrence County, even though she had moved away from the county when she was 19. The fund aims to continue Margie's legacy by providing grants to support these individuals,” explained Brent Maudlin, LCCF 2024 Grants Committee Chairperson. “This year, grants totaling more than $18,000 were distributed from the Pennington Fund to further its mission. If you're interested in learning more about how you can make a lasting impact and spread kindness beyond your lifetime, you can reach out to the office of the Lawrence County Community Foundation (LCCF) to discuss how they can assist you in achieving your charitable goals.”

White River Humane Society: (sitting) Eden Stafford, WRHS Administrative Director; Celena Stafford; Charlotte Stafford holding Kiko (standing) Lisa Starr, CFP Finance and Grants Officer; Trudie Dillman, WRHS Board Secretary; Debbie Stailey, WRHS Board Vice President; Lee Ann Plummer holding Apricot, LCCF Board Member; Dr. George Sorrells, LCCF Board Member.

Lawrence County Cancer Patient Services: Michelle Zollman, LCCF Board Member; Debi Deer, Hanet Huber, Judy Heichelbech, and Joelle Rose with LCCPS, and Judy Quyle, CFP Communications Coordinator.

Purdue Extension - Lawrence County: Judy Quyle, CFP Communications Coordinator; Diane Lineback, CFP Program Coordinator; Brent Maudlin, LCCF Board President; Annie Eakin, Purdue Extension NEP Community Wellness Coordinator; and Carol Highhouse, LCCF Board Vice President.

The 2024 Pennington Grant recipients and projects include:

• Bertha’s Mission, Meal Delivery to Disadvantaged Elderly

• Christian Women’s Connection / Mitchell First Church of God, Helping Hands for Seniors 2024

• Hoosier Hills Food Bank, 2024 Senior Supplemental Food

• Lawrence County Cancer Patient Services, Not Just Liquid

• Purdue Extension, Lawrence County, Food for Health and Cambridge Square – Bedford

• White River Humane Society, A Chance for a Friend

The Lawrence County Community Foundation is a charitable, non-profit organization whose mission is to be proactive in creating and growing an enduring source of charitable assets and to identify and respond to the changing needs of Lawrence County.

For more information on leaving your legacy in Lawrence County contact Hope Flores at

(812) 279-2215 or hope@cfpartner.org.