Putnam County Hospice Fund

Year Founded
1997

Purpose of Fund

The primary purpose of the Fund shall be to provide financial support for facilities, or programs, within Putnam Count, designed to provide a caring environment for addressing the physical and emotional needs of the terminally ill and their families.

History of Fund

Mary Louise Miller came to DePauw University and to Putnam County in 1942. She taught at DePauw University until her retirement in 1974 and remained an active member of the community. She was a major donor starting the Mary Louise Miller Philanthropic Fund and The Putnam County Hospice Fund.

In 1996, Mary Lou was awarded the Putnam County Community Foundation's Spirit of Philanthropy Award. Mary Lou was an active member of its Board of Directors and was dedicated to the Community Foundation which will continue to fulfill her philanthropic wishes in perpetuity.