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The Parks Foundation of Hendricks County is Ready for Park and Recreation Month
We’re telling ‘Our Park and Recreation Story’ this July Since 1985, America has celebrated July as the nation’s official Park and Recreation Month. Created by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), Park and Recreation Month specifically highlights the...
PFOHC Board Spotlight: Matt Browning
Like all nonprofits, the Parks Foundation of Hendricks County is led by a board of directors. But let us be clear—this isn’t just any board of directors; it’s one of the best. (If we do say so ourselves.) Our board members are well-connected community leaders who have...
Hendricks Regional Health: Making the Summer Fun Run Possible for 13 Years
The wait is finally over. The 2021 Summer Fun Run kicks off this week on Wednesday, May 26 at McCloud Nature Park in North Salem, Indiana. This year marks the 13th year for the Parks Foundation of Hendricks County’s (PFOHC) yearlong race series, and one thing is for...
The Great Outdoors and Your Mental Health
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and on the surface, it might seem strange for a parks foundation to cover this topic. But stay with us, because the two have more in common than you might think. This past weekend was beautiful! If you went outside and felt the...
A Love for Education and the Environment: PFOHC Board Spotlight, Carol Wood
The Parks Foundation of Hendricks County (PFOHC) is fortunate to have a strong board of directors who care deeply about the health of our community and the environment. These individuals are dedicated to ensuring the livelihood and sustainability of our Hendricks County parks and trails. Longtime Hendricks County resident Carol Wood is one of these dedicated individuals, and we are grateful to have her on the PFOHC Board.
On your mark, get set, go!
Plans for the 2021 Summer Fun Run are underway! Last year’s virtual event was such a hit we’re bringing it back for this year’s edition. Right now, our team of staff, board members and community volunteers are working hard behind the scenes to ensure you have another...
Parks Foundation of Hendricks County Announces Executive Director
Nonprofit fundraising executive, Katy Crichlow Cummings to lead PFOHC. The Parks Foundation of Hendricks County (PFOHC) has named Katy Crichlow Cummings, CFRE as Executive Director. In this role, Cummings will lead the PFOHC’s strategic fundraising and marketing...
Summer Fun Run Goes Virtual for 2020
Running and walking are not canceled… and this year we welcome even more members of our community who are experiencing the trails around Hendricks County. This event, now in its 12th year encourages you to find a new trail or head back to a favorite, all while...
Pancake Breakfast Cancelled for 3/14/2020
** Update 3.13.2020** The outdoor festival has now been canceled as well. Members of our board met and have decided to cancel our pancake breakfast for this Saturday. Due to this event being inside with numerous volunteers handling food, we want to be overly...
Seat Reservations Open for 12th Annual Pancake Breakfast
Forest-to-Table Event! Thanks to our Platinum Sponsor, Hendricks Regional Health for their sponsorship of this event. Hendricks Regional Health is committed to enhancing the health and wellness of our entire community. After your breakfast, take a walk among...
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