BEDFORD— The Lawrence‑Martin Community Foundation, serving Lawrence and Martin counties, has announced the return of its highly anticipated annual fundraising dinner, scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. The event will be held in the newly renovated Lakeview Room at Spring Mill State Park in Mitchell.
The evening will feature keynote remarks by former Indiana Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman, who served from 2005 to 2013. Entertainment will follow, including live music by Becky Sprinkle and Creekside Band. Guests are encouraged to dress casually and arrive early to enjoy the Pioneer Village, the Grissom Memorial, and scenic walking trails.
Tickets are limited due to venue capacity.
The foundation, led by CEO Hope Flores, invites businesses and individuals to support the event through sponsorships available at three levels:
- Platinum – $3,000: Reserved prime table seating for up to eight attendees, logo visibility on event materials and social media, recognition in radio ads and quarterly newsletters, and logo placement on the foundation’s website through year-end.
- Gold – $1,000: Up to four tickets, name and logo recognition at the event and on social media, plus listing in the final newsletter.
- Bronze – $500: Two tickets and name recognition on social media and in the final newsletter.
The foundation requests that sponsorship commitments and checks, made payable to LCCF with “LCCF Sponsor” noted, be submitted by Aug. 15, 2025, to LCCF, P.O. Box 1235, Bedford, IN 47421. For more information, contact Flores at 812‑279‑2215 or hope@cfpartner.org
The Community Foundation Partnership strategically supports local philanthropists in Lawrence and Martin counties, focusing on community grants, scholarships, and permanent endowment development. In its most recent grant cycle, it awarded more than $86,000 to boost education, wellness, and infrastructure projects.
With a mission to “improve quality of life by providing philanthropic leadership and building permanent endowments,” the partnership has helped fund initiatives ranging from new internet hotspots in local schools to playground and street improvements in county towns.
The annual dinner is the foundation’s primary fundraising event, enabling continued support of local nonprofits and projects throughout both counties. Sponsorship contributions will provide recognition and help sustain programs benefitting residents across the region.
