Being for Others Health & Wellness Foundation

06/11/2026

The wait is finally over...

BFO is excited to announce the first round of 2026 Project Grant recipients! 🎉

BFO is awarding $137,500 to 11 local organizations advancing health and wellness across Southern Indiana through projects focused on mental health, transportation access, youth mentorship, community wellness, healthcare navigation, outdoor recreation, and more. 🌱

Congratulations to this year's Project Grant Cycle 1 recipients:

Barr-Reeve Schools
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern Indiana
City of Huntingburg
Daviess County Economic Development Corporation
LifeSpring Health Systems
Lincoln Hills Development Corporation
Shoals Community School Corporation
Tell City Police Department
Trinity UCC-Jasper, IN
Washington Catholic Schools
West Boggs Park

This cycle was highly competitive, with 50 applications from 48 organizations across BFO’s eight-county service region. We’re grateful for the incredible work local organizations are doing to support healthier, stronger communities. 💚

BFO’s 2026 Project Grant Cycle 2 is now open, with applications due July 17, 2026. Learn more and apply at beingforothers.org.

The Being for Others (BFO) Health and Wellness Foundation is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to creating a culture of health and wellness for the betterment of communities in Southern Indiana.

06/10/2026

The top BFO Priority Pillar selected by 2025 Grant Recipients was Pillar 2: Mental Health & Substance Use Support. This pillar focuses on health care access, community and social context, and education by reducing stigma and improving mental health resources.

In a close second, Pillar 5: Early Childhood & Family Support, which advocates for education access, economic stability, and social support by addressing foundational needs for families. Other strong contenders include Pillar 7: Social & Civic Engagement, and Pillar 3: Healthy Living & Chronic Disease Support.

From these 2025 applications, we can observe that many local organizations are addressing interconnected needs related to mental health, family stability, and community connection. Grant applicants recognize that by supporting well-being, strengthening families, and fostering engagement, we can all contribute to building healthier, more resilient communities, together.

Learn more about BFO’s Grant Priority Pillars and where your potential health and wellness project fits in our grantmaking structure here: https://www.beingforothers.org/grants/pillars

06/09/2026

Look at all those smiling faces! 🥰

Have a great time at camp this season, Anderson Woods Summer Camp!

06/08/2026

Residents in Dubois, Daviess, Martin, and Pike Counties may qualify for discounted septic tank pump outs through The Lower East Fork White River Watershed 319 Grant.

Learn more about if you qualify for this opportunity with the contact information below:

Did you know your septic tank should be pumped every 3–5 years to help prevent costly system failures?

The Lower East Fork White River Watershed 319 Grant is offering discounted septic tank pump outs for eligible residents within the watershed area! Reimbursements are available after service is completed by a Registered Septic Pumper.

Not sure if you qualify or live within the watershed? Contact Watershed Coordinator Julie Loehr at 812-779-7924 (call or text) or email [email protected] for more information!

06/05/2026

Happening Soon:

Lincoln Hills Development Corporation and Perry County Indiana Health Department will be hosting their third annual Resource Fair at the Perry County Armory Annex on June 17, 2026 from 10AM -1PM CST!

Various local nonprofits will be in attendance to provide resources and information, along with food trucks, door prizes, and opportunities for free haircuts!

Make sure to add this to your calendar now! 📆

06/03/2026

Sometimes big problems require big solutions, and luckily, big plans are taking shape right now in Dubois and Orange Counties.

BFO is investing $500,000 through our 2026 Community Collaboration Grant program to support two community-driven efforts:

🌱 Screens in Balance: Dubois County Digital Wellness, led by Greater Jasper Consolidated Schools

🌱 Orange County Bridge to Stability Housing Collaborative, led by Team OC

BFO’s Community Collaboration model seeks to pull people and resources together around large-scale challenges by utilizing expert facilitators to explore the issue, map gaps and resources, and devise a plan for change that is informed by both community voice and research.

Together with community members, local organizations, and cross-sector stakeholders, these collaborations will focus on digital wellness for children and families in Dubois County, and providing safe and stable housing as a foundation for long-term health and well-being in Orange County.

Read more about each collaboration and how your organization can become a committed partner by visiting our website: https://www.beingforothers.org/news/bfo-announces-500k-in-community-collaboration-grants-impacting-dubois-and-orange-counties

06/02/2026

In 2025, BFO distributed more than $650,000+ in grant funding across our eight-county Southern Indiana region, investing directly into the people, programs, and partnerships that strengthen our communities.

From one county to the next, every dollar represents support for organizations working to improve health, wellness, opportunity, and quality of life throughout our region.

This first year of public grantmaking is only the start of the change we are already creating together. Through these philanthropic efforts, we are building healthier communities, creating lasting impact for future generations, and truly putting “unity” in “community.”

See more from our 2025 Annual Impact report here: https://www.beingforothers.org/about/impact-reports

05/29/2026

Today we wish a very Happy Birthday to Donna Balka, who serves as our Vice Chair on our Board of Directors! 🎁

Donna retired from her role as Administrative Director of the Dubois County Health Department back in 2018, but has been very busy being a true "Community Cheerleader" in the meantime. Not only is Donna the Vice-Chair on the BFO Board of Directors, but she serves as a volunteer member on 6 additional boards for various local nonprofits and organizations!

Thank you Donna for your countless years of service to the greater Southern Indiana community, and for truly "Being for Others" in all that you do! 🌟

05/28/2026

ICYMI:

The Town of Montgomery,IN has a new space for the community to gather and grow, celebrating the completion of the new Montgomery Park earlier this month with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and community gathering. 🌳

Being able to dedicate a public space where others can gather, connect, and stay active is such an integral part of mental health and physical wellness. Seeing Montgomery allocate resources to bring this priority to fruition is truly inspiring. 💕

Congratulations to this small-but-mighty Daviess County, Indiana town! 🥳

A large crowd gathered for the dedication of the new Montgomery Park Friday. The park has created a new focal point on the town's Main Street.

05/27/2026

Attention Crawford County, IN Residents:

The Crawford County Commissioners will be submitting an application for Owner Occupied Rehabilitation for homes in the county. Data collected from this survey will help the application, and will also be used as a list of homeowners who would like to receive an application when the county receives funding.

Be sure to submit your information today to ensure Crawford County receives optimal funding from this grant opportunity!

Crawford County Residents-If you haven't taken the time to take the survey for the county's Owner Occupied Rehabilitation grant application, please do so!
The commissioners will be applying for this funding in July, and the application can use lots of support. Through the program eligible homeowners can receive up to $20,000 to do roof, HVAC and water heater replacement, electrical upgrades and ADA accessibility up to the home! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NGDNXXQ