RCCF Announces Recipients of $50K in Hillenbrand Partner with Possibility Grants

Six grants were awarded.

(Ripley County, Ind.) - The Ripley County Community Foundation is thrilled to announce the recipients of $50,000 in Partner with Possibility grants, funded by Hillenbrand, a global industrial company that provides highly engineered, mission-critical processing equipment and solutions. 

Recognizing the importance of investing in the communities where its employees live and work, Hillenbrand announced in 2023 a total commitment of $200,000 to the Batesville community through its Partner With Possibility Fund, with $50,000 distributed each year through 2026. Hillenbrand selects partners that align with its Purpose and Core Values, cultivate growth within the organization, and drive increased value in the community. By partnering with the Ripley County Community Foundation, Hillenbrand is helping to strengthen Batesville and Ripley County by supporting local organizations making a positive difference.  

“We at Hillenbrand understand how integral these organizations are to Batesville and Ripley County, so we are excited to support these important initiatives that align with our Purpose while investing these funds back into the community,” said Kim Ryan, President and CEO of Hillenbrand. “We look forward to seeing the positive impacts these organizations make for residents throughout the community.” 

“This partnership with Hillenbrand exemplifies the power of collaboration,” said Amy Streator, Executive Director at the Ripley County Community Foundation. “By working together, we can achieve great things for our community, and we are honored to be able to distribute these funds to such deserving organizations.”  

During the review process, Hillenbrand and Ripley County Community Foundation looked for initiatives that align with the company’s partnership strategy and keystone pillars, including in the areas of health and safety; diversity, equity, and inclusion; education and trade skills; and benefit to the environment.  

The 2024 Hillenbrand Partner With Possibility grant recipients are: 

• Kids Discovery Factory ($10,000): This grant will support the Kids Discovery Factory’s mission to spark curiosity and ignite a passion for learning in children through interactive exhibits and educational programs. 

• Batesville Community School Corporation ($10,000): This grant will support the Batesville High School Student Wellness Center by creating space to empower students with tools and techniques for managing stress, building resilience and enhancing wellbeing. 

• New Horizons Rehabilitation ($10,000): This grant will be used for the New Horizons Rehabilitation’s Third Place, which will introduce recreational equipment facilitating social interaction and community engagement for workshops, support groups and recreational events. 

• Batesville Main Street ($7,608): This grant will assist Batesville Main Street in its ongoing efforts to revitalize downtown Batesville, fostering a vibrant community hub. 

• Servants at Work ($7,392): This grant will support Servants at Work’s mission to build ramps on the homes of disabled individuals in Batesville, promoting greater independence and accessibility. 

• Safe Passage ($5,000): This grant will be used to offset the cost to update the HVAC system for the shelter. By replacing the equipment, this will reduce safety hazards and improve the air quality by having a better air filtration and purification system. 

The Ripley County Community Foundation is committed to supporting the communities in Ripley County. For more information about the Ripley County Community Foundation and the Hillenbrand Partner With Possibility Fund, please visit https://rccfonline.org/ or contact us at 13 E. George Street, Suite B, Batesville, IN 47006, via phone at (812) 933-1098, or email office@rccfonline.org. This is one way that we are Connecting People Who Care with Causes that Matter.