The Henry County Community Foundation has announced the Harold E. and Imogene L. Caine Memorial Fund Grants, specifically designed to benefit children aged 5 years old and under during the holiday season in Henry County, Indiana. This grant program aligns with the foundation's mission to support the well-being of the local community, particularly its most vulnerable members. By focusing on holiday assistance for young children, the foundation aims to provide direct and meaningful impact during a critical time of year.
The primary target beneficiaries of this grant are Henry County children, 5 years old and under. The impact goal is to ensure these young children experience a more joyous holiday season by providing essential assistance. The program prioritizes non-profit organizations in Henry County that are already dedicated to offering holiday support to this specific age group, thereby leveraging existing community efforts and infrastructure.
A key focus of the grant is to prevent duplication of services, ensuring that the aid reaches as many individual children as possible. To achieve this, applicant organizations are required to submit a confidential list of children who will be helped by the grant. This measure ensures that resources are distributed efficiently and effectively, maximizing the reach and impact of the Caine Memorial Fund.
While specific measurable results are not explicitly detailed beyond the requirement of a list of children helped, the expected outcome is a significant positive impact on the holiday experiences of young children in Henry County. The foundation's strategic priority, as demonstrated by this grant, is to directly address immediate community needs and enhance the quality of life for its youngest residents, reflecting a theory of change that direct support for basic needs contributes to overall community well-being.
