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Mental Health Matters. For a strong, empowered, and stable Jefferson County

Good mental health is not just the absence of mental disorders but encompasses a broader concept of overall psychological well-being. The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) defines mental health as “a state of well-being in which an individual can realize their abilities, cope with the normal stresses of life, work productively, and contribute to…

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A message from our new Board President, Julie Berry

As the newly-elected Bethany Legacy Foundation Chair, I am committed to our mission and proud to follow the outstanding service of our past chair Darleen Connolly. Our team has listened carefully to Jefferson County residents over the past two years of operation. We have developed a strategy of health priorities and invested in projects that…

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Year-In-Review

To show you how we are, have been, and will continue to be here to help Jefferson County thrive, we introduce Growing a Healthier Jefferson County: 2023 Year in Review series.  In the upcoming months, we invite you to join us as we reflect on the ways our community partners have shown up for the most vulnerable…

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Habitat For Humanity For Southeast Indiana Receives Five-Year $987,925 Grant to Complete Six Homes In The Clifty Woods Subdivision

Madison, IN–Bethany Legacy Foundation has awarded a $987,925 grant to Habitat for Humanity for Southeast Indiana to fund the cost of building the remaining six homes in the Clifty Woods subdivision off Beech Grove Street and Green Rd. So far, three of the nine homes have been completed. Funds will be dispersed as homes are…

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$78,650 Grant Awarded To Hanover College From Bethany Legacy Foundation For Hanover-Madison Connector Trail Engineering Study

Madison, IN – A dream of many in our region is about to be realized: a trail to connect the towns of Hanover and Madison, Indiana. Soon, those without a vehicle or other means of transportation from one town to the other and those who just want to walk or cycle for health on a…

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The Town of Hanover Receives $332,588 Grant to Upgrade and Expand Hanover Park

Residents of every town everywhere deserve a quality community park in which to gather, connect with others, and play. As the result of a generous grant award in the amount of $332,588 from Bethany Legacy Foundation, The Town of Hanover now has enough funding to upgrade and expand Hanover Park on Spruce Ln. This grant…

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The City of Madison Police Department Awarded $100,000 from Bethany Legacy Foundation

Madison, Indiana (August 22, 2023) – The City of Madison Police Department (MPD) announced the Bethany Legacy Foundation has awarded a $100,000 grant to the department for the implementation of a new mental health program called Police Advocacy and Support Services (PASS). The new program will provide mental health services for MPD officers and officers…

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BETHANY LEGACY FOUNDATION AWARDS HANOVER COLLEGE $104K GRANTFOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS PLANNING

Hanover College has received a $104,000 grant from the Bethany Legacy Foundation to help enhance the health and wellness of Jefferson County (Ind.) residents. The non-profit Bethany Legacy Foundation, based in nearby Madison, Ind., promotes well-being in the county by working with the community to design sustainable health solutions for everyone. The organization’s health professions…

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MULTIPLE COMMUNITY AGENCIES TO BENEFIT FROM $265,000 GRANT AWARD FOR AEDs

Madison, IN – Multiple community agencies and organizations are about to benefit from a purchase of nearly 150 Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) made possible by a generous grant from Bethany Legacy Foundation. These life-saving units will be purchased and available for use by first responders as well as in schools, at parks, and in various…

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BETHANY LEGACY FOUNDATION PROVIDES THREE CRITICAL GRANTS

JEFFERSON COUNTY – Bethany Legacy Foundation is a new non-profit charitable group determined to create environments that promote well-being for everyone in Jefferson County. They care about inventing new solutions that tackle mental and physical health challenges and strive to create a brighter future for the community. Bethany Legacy emphasized from the beginning that its…

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