Grants
2025 Chair Reflections From Julie Berry
The progress made by Bethany Legacy Foundation during 2025 has been an intentional strategy of targeted improvement in the area of Childcare, Mental Health, Social Services and a full County-wide footprint of moving our community health forward. Our grants awarded in 2025 totaled $4,586,328. We also managed a major construction project making our BLF Headquarters…
WELCOME TO THE BETHANY LEGACY HUB: BUILT FOR COLLABORATION, DESIGNED FOR COMMUNITY
We’re excited to officially welcome you to The Hub — our new headquarters at 215 E Main Street in Madison. This space was created for you — the nonprofits, partners, and neighbors working every day to make Jefferson County healthier, more connected, and more hopeful. Inside, you’ll find flexible rooms for collaboration, private spaces for…
Breaking Down Barriers: Partnering with LifeTime Resources
At Bethany Legacy Foundation, we know health is shaped by daily life, not just what happens in a doctor’s office. That is why we are proud to support LifeTime Resources with a $92,852 two-year grant to launch the Enhancing Community Health through Certified Community Health Workers initiative. Many Jefferson County residents face barriers to wellness,…
A New Chapter for Early Learning in Jefferson County
Bethany Legacy Foundation is proud to award $3 million to Madison Consolidated Schools for the new Madison Early Learning Center. A project that will expand access to safe, high-quality childcare for families across Jefferson County. Right now, our county is a childcare desert. Many parents struggle to find reliable options, which impacts families, employers, and…
Celebrating The Freedom Center’s Impact on Mental Health Accessibility in Jefferson County
Madison, IN – Mental health care is a necessity, not a luxury. Yet, for many individuals seeking therapy, there are significant barriers. The Freedom Center was founded to change that. What started as a vision by Liz Cooper, the Freedom Center’s Executive Director, has now become a vital resource for Jefferson County residents in need…
Bethany Legacy Foundation Announces Organizational Restructure
Madison, IN – Following the recent unveiling of Legacy 2030 – its six-year strategic plan, Bethany Legacy Foundation (BLF) is proud to announce a strategic organizational restructure designed to position BLF for greater impact – by aligning its structure not only to its goals, but also to the unique talents and strengths of its team.…
Organizational Restructure – Aligned for Greater Impact
Following the recent unveiling of Legacy 2030 – our six-year strategic plan, we are proud to announce a strategic organizational restructure designed to position BLF for greater impact – by aligning our structure not only to our goals, but also to the unique talents and strengths of our team. As part of this evolution, we…
Announcing Legacy 2030: Bethany Legacy Foundation’s Six Year Plan
Our Grantmaking portal for 2025 will open at noon on Monday, March 24th, and our team has been hard at work preparing all the resources and information you need to apply! Below, you’ll find details about our six-year strategic plan and the upcoming learning lab. Click here for an exclusive preview of our application, guidelines,…
Celebrating a Year of Impact: Bethany Legacy Foundation’s 2024 Year in Review
Mental Health Matters: A Year of Action and Transformation 2025 is off to a strong start but we are taking the time to reflect on 2024. We have immense gratitude and pride for the incredible strides made across Jefferson County in 2024. It is a true testament to the transformative power of community, collaboration, and…
Jefferson County Secures Funding to Boost Mental Health Services and Address Critical Care Gaps
Bethany Legacy Foundation is proud to announce two significant investments aimed at addressing the mental health crisis and reducing substance use disorder in Jefferson County. A $750,000 multi-year grant will support the Jail Chemical Addiction Program (JCAP), a collaborative initiative led by the Justice Reinvestment Advisory Council (JRAC) and designed to reduce jail recidivism through…