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Applications for the 2024 Banners will open in November 2023.
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The 2023 Scholarship Reception was a great success and we offer a big Congratulations to all of our scholarship recipients. To view photos from the event, click here.
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Dedication Ceremony of the Fairfield Township Veterans Memorial - it's located in Heroes Park behind the Township Admin Building.
Residential property alert! This renovated duplex on Buckeye Street in German Village is a must see. The Hamilton Community Foundation, with the CORE Fund, is responsible for making this transformation a reality. Learn more about the property and schedule a tour.
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Fairfield Twp Veterans Memorial to be Dedicated
31 May 2023 Veterans Memorial Dedication This Saturday Fairfield Township - After nearly seven years of planning and development, a significant part of the Fairfield Township Veterans Memorial has been completed.
Adult Learner Scholarships Change Lives
Adult Education Scholarships Change Lives The Scholarship program at the Hamilton Community Foundation gives hundreds of graduating seniors a financial boost every year. What you may not realize is that the Foundation
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...
The Lane-Hooven House: A Timeless Treasure
The Lane-Hooven House was built in 1863 for Clark Lane, a Hamilton Industrialist and often thought of Hamilton’s first philanthropist, by James Elrick, Hamilton builder. The house,which because of its octagonal shape is widely regarded as Hamilton’s most unique residential structure, was sometimes called “Lane’s Folly.” Construction began in 1863 and took 11 months from commencement to completion. The doors were always open for every charity and aid society. The largest entertainment numbered more than 300.
Ownership of the Lane-Hooven House transferred to the Hamilton Community Foundation in 1951. The home's beauty reminds us of the rich history of our community. It inspires us to continue creating a stronger community one citizen at a time!
By appointment, self-guided tours available Monday - Friday - 9 am - 4 pm. Contact the Foundation at 513-863-1717 to schedule an appointment.