Kendrick Foundation

12/01/2025

The Kendrick Foundation is pleased to spotlight our 2025-26 grantees! 🩵

Catholic Charities Indianapolis – $125,000 to continue and enhance mental health counseling, case management, and outreach

For more information about Catholic Charities, visit https://www.helpcreatehope.org/

11/27/2025

May your heart be as full as your plate this holiday season. Wishing you a safe, happy, and healthy Thanksgiving. 🦃🩵

Our office will be closed on Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28, in observance of the holiday. We’ll resume regular business hours on Monday, December 1.

11/26/2025

The Kendrick Foundation is pleased to spotlight our 2025-26 grantees! 💙

Boys & Girls Club of Morgan County – $141,000 for youth programming focused on healthy lifestyles, including mind, body, and soul

For more information about the Boys & Girls Club of Morgan County, visit https://bgcmorgan.org/

11/24/2025

The Kendrick Foundation is pleased to announce our 2025-26 grantees! 🩵
“These grants directly address both national health priorities and Morgan County’s most urgent needs,” said Sara Dungan, J.D., Kendrick Foundation Board President.

“By investing in prevention, treatment, and wellbeing, our partners are making measurable progress toward a healthier community.” 🩵

Amazing Grace Equine Therapy
Boys & Girls Club of Morgan County
Catholic Charities Indianapolis
Churches in Mission
Desert Rose Foundation, Inc.
Firefly Children & Family Alliance
The Martinsville Youth Center
Morgan County Substance Abuse Council
Mooresville Schools
Peace Restored
Playworks
Stability First
WellSpring
YMCA of Morgan County

For more information on Kendrick Foundation grants, please visit: https://kendrickfoundation.org/grants/

11/22/2025

“I still see the bright lobby lights of the movie theatre, his smile, and the feeling of seeing my childhood friend. I wish I’d known how important that moment would become—the last time I saw TJ. Sometimes, grief is a tidal wave: brief memories rush in, details blur, and only flashes remain. Some days, the pain is heavy; others, it’s softened by remembering all the moments in my childhood spent with T . Slowly, I learned that grief doesn’t have a fixed shape or timeline. Survivors aren’t broken; we carry love, questions, and hope forward. Sharing our stories and speaking their names reaches out to anyone feeling alone in their loss, letting them know that connection and healing are possible, even if the journey is long.” –Nikki Jo McCrady 💙💜

With support from the Kendrick Foundation, help and resources are available locally within Morgan County. Learn more at https://kendrickfoundation.org/school-based-mental.../ and https://kendrickfoundation.org/24-25-competitive-grantees/

988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline is available for anyone in need—call, text, or chat 988 for support 24/7.

11/20/2025

You don’t have to stop to***co use in one day – just begin with day one! Let the Great American Smokeout be the day you start your quit to***co journey! This nationwide event encourages everyone who smokes to take the first step toward a healthier life by quitting. Quitting smoking reduces your risk of cancer, heart disease, and stroke, and helps you breathe easier every day.

If you're ready to start your journey to being smoke-free, support is available to help you make a plan.

FREE resources are available through the American Cancer Society’s Empowered to Quit program: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/risk-prevention/to***co/empowered-to-quit.html and/or Quit Now Indiana: https://www.quitnowindiana.com/quit

Let TODAY be your “Day One” toward a to***co-free future!

It's never too late to quit smoking and with the help of our dedicated, free smoking cessation program, you can too. Simply fill out our sign-up form today and we can help you feel empowered to quit.

11/19/2025

The Kendrick Foundation made a one-time $20,000 donation to Churches in Mission to help meet urgent food needs in Morgan County. Home Bank joined this effort with a $5,000 gift. Together, we’re making sure no neighbor goes hungry—but there’s still a critical need, and your help is needed now.

The recent government shutdown may be over, and SNAP benefits are being paid again, but our local food pantries continue to see record demand. The numbers from Churches in Mission tell the story:

· May 2020: 421 food orders
· May 2025: 1,012 orders
· October 2025: 1,235 orders — an all-time monthly record
· November 3: 150 orders — an all-time daily record
· January–October 2025: 7,422 food orders for 1,781 households, including 1,750 children and 617 seniors 65 and older

This surge is straining our community’s largest food pantry, which serves families across Morgan County. Even as federal benefits resume, many local families still need extra support.

Your generosity helps fill the gap. Please join Kendrick Foundation and Home Bank in making a difference today. Visit https://churchesinmission.org/ to donate, volunteer, or learn how you can help.

11/18/2025

Scholarship applications for the 2026-27 academic year are now open! 🎓

Awards of up to $17,500 are available for Morgan County residents pursuing certain careers in health-related fields. Kendrick Scholars are required to complete 20 hours of volunteer service during the academic year and expected to practice in Morgan County upon graduation.

The deadline to apply is 4 p.m. (EST) on Monday, January 5, 2026.
For more information, please visit https://kendrickfoundation.org/scholarships-2/

11/17/2025

Did you know that exposure to nature can regulate the sympathetic nervous system in as little as five minutes? Nature can also be an effective coping strategy for those with chronic mental health conditions! Exposure to nature is also associated with better cognitive function like memory, attention, creativity, and sleep quality.

You don’t have to venture far from home to enjoy the benefits of nature—there are fantastic options for getting outdoors right here in Morgan County! Visit: https://www.visitmorgancountyin.com/things-to-do/trails-and-parks/

You can also join the Pioneer Pathfinders Walk every Monday at 9:00 a.m. at Mooresville’s Pioneer Park, meeting at Shelter #2. For a midweek boost, join the Martinsville in Motion City Walk each Wednesday at 12:00 p.m., meeting in the Churches in Mission parking lot!

11/15/2025

Today we celebrate National Philanthropy Day—a time to recognize the generosity, compassion, and partnership that make our community stronger. 🩵

At the Kendrick Foundation, we believe philanthropy is more than giving—it’s about working together to create lasting change in the health and wellbeing of Morgan County. We are grateful for the nonprofits, volunteers, community leaders, and generous individuals who share in this mission every day.

Together, we are building a healthier, more hopeful future for all. 🩵

11/14/2025

November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and November 14 marks World Diabetes Day—a time to raise awareness, share support, and promote healthy living for those impacted by diabetes.

Diabetes affects millions across the country, but small steps can make a big difference in prevention and management: eating balanced meals, staying active, and keeping up with regular health checkups.

This month, take time to learn the signs, support loved ones managing diabetes, and commit to healthy habits that protect your wellbeing. Together, we can make awareness action.

Resources are available locally through YMCA of Morgan County. To learn more about their Diabetes Prevention Program contact them directly at: (765) 342-6688.

11/13/2025

Throw kindness around like confetti.