Hendricks County Community Foundation

Nonprofit Learning Series: Storytelling for Impact--A Leadership Workshop Two-Part Series
2026-10-27 08:30 - 12:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
NOTE: At the end of the October training, each participating organization will be assigned one of three 90-minute follow-up sessions on November 17, 2026.
In a world where nonprofit missions compete for attention, funding, and trust, your story is your greatest asset.
Storytelling for Impact is a dynamic two-part leadership workshop designed to help organizations reconnect with their origin, clarify their mission, and communicate with greater authenticity and alignment. This interactive experience combines strategic messaging, team building, and sector-specific application to help leaders harness the power of storytelling for internal clarity and external engagement.
Whether you’re focused on fundraising, advocacy, team culture, or community partnerships—this training equips you to lead with voice, vision, and value.
We encourage up to 3 people from each organization to attend this training: ED or CEO, Board Chair, and the lead organizational storyteller.
Session 1 (October 27 8:30am – 12:00pm) – Story as Strategy and Team Culture*
This large-group session invites nonprofit leaders across sectors to:
– Explore the power of their organization’s origin story
– Reconnect with their mission and values
– Identify key audiences and tailor messages accordingly
– Leverage story for internal alignment and external communication
– Strengthen team connection through meaningful story-based activities
Bonus Impact: This session also functions as a high-quality team-building experience, giving staff and leaders a shared language and renewed sense of purpose.
*Continental Breakfast provided by HCCF
Session 2 (November 17: 8:30am – 10:00am; 11:00am – 12:30pm; 2:00pm – 3:30pm) – Sector-Based Story Application Labs
Organizations will be assigned one of the 90-minute breakout sessions, which offer hands-on coaching and peer learning in a field-specific context.
*Light, time-appropriate refreshments provided by HCCF
There is no charge to attend but registration is required. For more information, visit Nonprofit Learning Series : Join Us for an Event : About : Hendricks County Community Foundation
Contact Info
Eric Hessel
eric@hendrickscountycf.org
317-268-6240

October Community Meal Pack
2026-10-28 18:00 - 20:00
More than 47 million Americans are food insecure—including thousands of families right here in Central Indiana. On Wednesday, October 28, from 6-8 p.m. you can roll up your sleeves and help scare away hunger. Join Pack Away Hunger for a boo-tifully impactful meal-packing event as we come together to assemble 15,000 nutritious meals for our neighbors. Skip the tricks and treat our community to something truly meaningful—because nothing is scarier than an empty plate for our friends and neighbors.
This is hands-on service at its best—an energetic assembly line of neighbors, coworkers, families, and friends working side by side for a shared purpose. The meals we’ll create are shelf-stable, heart-healthy, and packed with rice, vegetables, soy, and a vitamin/mineral blend designed to deliver complete nutrition. Think Rice-A-Roni—but with a healthy twist that’s anything but frightening.
Your support has real power. A few hours of your time or a small donation can mean food security for someone who might otherwise go hungry. Every $1 donated provides meals, and each volunteer helps turn compassion into action. Costumes are not required, but are highly encouraged, and you just might win some Pack Away Hunger swag if your costume is voted best of the pack!

HCCF Nonprofit Networking Event
2026-12-01 16:00 - 18:00
We know how busy the nonprofit world can be, so HCCF is hosting a casual nonprofit networking event to help us all slow down and connect. We’d love for you to join us at Pinheads Bowling (18 Whittington Drive, Brownsburg). There’s no formal agenda —just a chance to catch up, share what’s on your plate, and meet some of the other great people working to make a difference in our community. We hope to see you there!

Holiday Fest
2026-12-04 09:00 - 15:00
The Hendricks County Extension Homemakers along with Hendricks Power sponsor the “Holiday Fest” on the first Friday of December. There will be Homemade Cookies to purchase (1lb, 2lb & 3lb packages), Hot Cocoa Booth with Santa Cookies, Craft Booths, Entertainment, a visit from Mrs. Claus, and much more.
Select unique holiday gifts from many vendors with free gift wrapping available.
Lunch is available including the all-time favorite Chicken and Noodles as well as other options!!!
Monies raised will help the Hendricks County Extension Homemakers provide Educational Scholarships, Teacher Grants, Blankets for Riley’s Hospital for Children and many other projects which benefit our county. Visit our website at https://bit.ly/HCExtHomemakers.

December Community Meal Pack
2026-12-12 10:00 - 12:00
More than 47 million Americans are food insecure—including thousands of families right here in Central Indiana. On Saturday, December 12 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m., roll up your sleeves and volunteer with Pack Away Hunger at a meaningful meal packing event. Together, we’ll assemble 15,000 nutritious meals for our neighbors. Give a few hours of your time to make a real, local impact and experience the power of coming together to nourish our community.
This is hands-on service at its best—an energetic assembly line of neighbors, coworkers, families, and friends working side-by-side for a shared purpose. The meals we’ll create are shelf-stable, heart-healthy, and packed with rice, vegetables, soy, and a vitamin/mineral blend designed to deliver complete nutrition. Think Rice-A-Roni—but better for the body and soul.
Your support matters. A few hours of your time or a small donation can mean food security for someone who might otherwise go hungry. Every $1 donated provides meals, and each volunteer helps turn compassion into action.
