Ivy Tech Lawrenceburg Projects Receive Funding Through Circle of Ivy

The initiative raises funds to diminish barriers to higher education for Ivy Tech Community College students.

INDIANAPOLIS – Ivy Tech Foundation’s Women in Philanthropy Circle of Ivy awarded $263,649 to 84 projects at its seventh annual Circle of Ivy Gathering last Friday.

The initiative raises funds to diminish barriers to higher education for Ivy Tech Community College students.

Each campus voted on submitted proposals. At Ivy Tech Lawrenceburg, the following projects will be funded:

• Nursing Student Refrigerator, From Garbage to Garden: The Ivy Tech Service-Learning Compost Trail, MST Trainers, Placed-Based Junior Ranger Program, ASAP Goodwill Hunting.

Since its inception in 2015, Circle of Ivy has grown to more than 1,000 members. In seven years, the members have raised more than $1 million to assist with 384 projects.

“This organization has done so much over the years and continues to provide transformative experiences for Ivy Tech students. When women join together, we are a force for good. We are so proud of all the projects that have been funded by the Circle of Ivy,” said Courtney Roberts, President of the Ivy Tech Foundation.

To learn more about Circle of Ivy visit ivytech.edu/circleofivy.