Decatur Co. United Fund nets $151K during annual auction

(GREENSBURG, Ind.) – The Decatur County United Fund recently held their annual auction and it resulted in $151,447 being raised after expenses.

This year marked the 30th DCUF auction and the theme was “Kentucky Derby – Run for the Roses.”

Raffle items ranged from sports memorabilia and dining experiences to destination getaways, household items, and unique entertainment packages.

This event marked the first auction for DCUF Executive Director Blaire Hornberger. 

“For years, I had heard people talk about how this event is unlike any other. They described the excitement in the room, the fun atmosphere, and the incredible variety of unique items available for bidding. Once the evening began, I couldn’t help but smile because every rumor I had heard was absolutely true. The energy was contagious, the community support was overwhelming, and the event exceeded every expectation I had,” Hornberger said. 

The funding that was raised will support a variety of agencies and nonprofits that serve Decatur County. Here are some of those organizations:

• Advocates for Children

• Carousel Play and Learn Center

• Catch A Ride

• Champions of Youth

• Children's Advocacy Center of Southeastern Indiana

• Community Healthcare Clinic

• Decatur County Family YMCA

• Decatur County Kid's Closet

• Decatur County Youth Baseball

• Girl Scouts

• Greensburg Community Bread of Life

• Head Start, Our Hospice

• The Ark of Decatur County

• Turning Point

• Speranza House

Donations to the Decatur County United Fund may still be made by mailing contributions to Decatur County United Fund, 108 S. Broadway, Suite 1, Greensburg, IN 47240.