It has been one year since we made the formal announcement about the formation of Hamilton Center Foundation Inc. and we have much to be proud. Our community has embraced the initiative, and we are working to continue to educate and spread the word about how critical it is that we ensure a strong mental health/addiction service system in central and west central Indiana – forever.
A few highlights from the last fiscal year include:
In addition, we have secured a matching fund program through the end of the year. Donations made by December 31, 2016 will be matched by the Hux Family Charitable Trust. We are grateful for the generosity and support of Cindy Hux Martin for this commitment. There is no better time like the present to make a gift to the Foundation.
Mental health and addiction services are in greater demand than ever before. Last year, Hamilton Center served over 12,000 children, adolescents, adults and families in central and west central Indiana. Many of those served are our community’s most vulnerable citizens. Ensuring a strong mental health system is vital to the quality of life of those who live and work in this community.
As we embark on this holiday season, we ask for your serious consideration in making a gift to Hamilton Center Foundation now or through a planned gift. There is no better way of celebrating our blessings than providing help, hope and light to those in need. Please help us Light the Way.
Over 170 people attended an event called “Be the Change” hosted by Cindy Martin to benefit Hamilton Center Foundation Inc.
The event was held at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and celebrated Cindy’s journey healing from anxiety and depression. Highlighted were activities that played an important role in her recovery: yoga, crossfit, prayer and meditation. Participants could enjoy a fitness class lead by sisters Kelsey Terry and Molly Pabst, owners of Common Ground crossfit and yoga studio and Cindy’s daughters. Also featured was a docent lead tour of the Shrine of Mother Theodore Guerin and a short talk from Dr. Jennifer Hutchins, a clinical psychologist and Manager of Hamilton Center’s Vigo County Adult programs. She stated that 19 million people suffer from depression and that exercise and movement can play a role in recovery.
“Hamilton Center Foundation is so grateful for Cindy’s courage to speak out, vision of recovery for those suffering from mental illnesses and philanthropic example,” said Margie Anshutz, President of Hamilton Center Foundation. “We all need to work together to eradicate the stigma associated with mental health problems and encourage people to seek help when needed.” she said.
The Hux Family Charitable Trust will be matching money raised at this event as well as throughout the rest of 2016.
Pictured is Denise Scott from Spence/Banks Oil Inc. presenting a donation to Hamilton Center Foundation Inc.
Spence Banks/Oil selects several not-for-profits quarterly to receive donations from the company’s Chamber of Commerce member fuel program.