HCF Names Community Leader of the Year (2015).

In 2014, HCF was selected to be the Charity Partner for Leadership Henderson’s 5th Annual Biddin’ for Bottles. Over nine months, the HCF Board worked with Leadership Henderson’s Director, Rebecca Fay, and her amazing alumni volunteers on a wine event that raised over $50,000 in May 2015 with 25% of the proceeds going to HCF. During this time, we got to know Rebecca’s remarkable commitment to Henderson. She works tirelessly, constantly focusing on ways to make positive changes for the lives she touches. Because of her gracious personality, she is able to mobilize hundreds of volunteers to make what seems…

Henderson Community Foundation announces a $5,000 competitive, non-specific grant.

Applications due: Monday, December 9, 2013 Henderson, NV – The Henderson Community Foundation (HCF), a charitable foundation that has been named one of the three finalist for the 2013 Non-Profit “Business on the Rise Award” by the Henderson Chamber of Commerce, connects people who care with causes that matter, announces the availability of a competitive grant of up to $5,000 for a non-specific purpose with the intent of expanding the capacity of the nonprofit organization in serving the community of Henderson. James Green, HCF Board President pointed out that, “ Our community non-profit organizations are the backbone of the city…

Navy Federal Credit Union donated $1,000

At its grand opening in Henderson, Navy Federal Credit Union donated $1,000 to HCF’s Military Families fund. The funds will assist Henderson soldiers returning from overseas who experience PTSD or physical injuries that require a transition period to return to full civilian work status.  Pictured left to right:  David Talamas, Regional Manager – NFCU, Lisa Sich, Co-Chair and Treasurer – HCF, Scott Muelrath, CEO – Henderson Chamber of Commerce, and Ryan Gundersen, Branch Manager – NFCU.