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View All StoriesExplore the Dave Belew Trail: Hamilton's Gateway to Outdoor Adventure
As spring ushers in warmer weather, venturing outdoors for an adventure is more appealing than ever. Whether you're looking to engage in a vigorous workout, enjoy a leisurely stroll, or immerse yourself in the natural
Great Miami Recreational Trail Renamed to Honor Dave Belew
In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Hamilton Community Foundation’s (HCF) founding, then Board Chair Dave Belew advocated for the extension of the Great Miami River Trail. Almost 25 years later, that
Donor Stories
View All StoriesKen and Karen McFarland Memorial Scholarship
Ken and Karen McFarland left a legacy of giving in their family, so much so that even their sons in law knew that the best way to honor them was through helping others. To the surprise and delight of the three McFarland daughters, Lynne, Colleen and Kathleen, the Ken and Karen McFarland Memorial Scholarship was established in 2019 by husbands Mike, Andy and Brian respectively. Read more about the McFarland legacy...
Friends of the Chrisholm Fund: Preserving History
The Friends of Chrisholm Historic Farmstead established an organizational endowment fund at the Foundation in 2014. The fund was started in conjunction with the 20th Anniversary of the founding of the Friends of Chrisholm Historic Farmstead nonprofit organization and the 200th Anniversary of the arrival of the Amish to Butler County. Learn more about Friends of Chrisholm...