LAWRENCE COUNTY – The Community Foundation Partnership – Lawrence County Board of Directors approved grants totaling $37,708 to seven non-profit organizations from the Margie Marie Pennington Fund for the Elderly. The grants target fundamental areas of need and projects improving the quality of life for our elderly population.
The Margie Marie Pennington Fund is a charitable fund that was established in 2014 through Margie Pennington’s estate plans. Margie established the fund 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 Lawrence County Museum of History and Edward L. Hutton Research Library received a $21,708.36 Pennington Grant for their project “Light Up Your World.” The grant will replace the current halogen lighting with LED lighting, improving visibility for seniors and visitors with sight disabilities and helping preserve museum artifacts.
“In honor of Margie Pennington’s wishes, these grants provide focused financial assistance to programs or projects in our area that benefit our elderly population,” said Bradford Dykes, CFP-LC Grants Committee Chair. “Margie’s special gift to the Community Foundation enriches the lives of seniors who are facing challenges in their elder years of life.”
The 2026 Pennington Grant recipients and projects include:
- Bertha’s Mission, 2026 Meal Delivery Program
- Christian Women’s Connection / Mitchell First Church of God, Senior Helping Hands 2026
- Hoosier Hills Food Bank, 2026 Senior Supplemental Food
- Huron Baptist Church, Fifteen Families
- Lawrence County Historical and Genealogical Society, Light Up Your World
- Lions Club of Bedford, 2026 Ramp Building
- Seniors Citizens of Lawrence County, 2026 OUR Senior Citizens
To learn more about how you can make a lasting impact and spread kindness beyond your lifetime, contact Hope Flores at (812)279-2215 or LCCF@CFPartner.org. Hope can help you achieve your charitable goals.
The Community Foundation Partnership – Lawrence County is a charitable, non-profit organization whose mission is to proactively create and grow an enduring source of charitable assets and to identify and respond to the changing needs of Lawrence County.
