Jane's Kids
The Bethany Legacy Foundation (BLF) established the Jane’s Kids Endowment in 2023.
Jane Jacobs had great compassion in her heart for children, so when she learned there were many children in the community whose families could not afford summer activities, she did something about it. That lead to the creation of the Jane’s Kids Summer Scholarship Fund, which marked its 10th anniversary in 2024.
Jane’s Kids, a program at the Clearinghouse of Jefferson County, provides financial assistance to families for children’s summer activities. Bethany Legacy Foundation established this endowment to provide perpetual funding for the program, as delivering safe, fun, and engaging activities for local youth aligns with Bethany Legacy Foundation’s mission of making Jefferson County the “healthiest place in the world.”
Annual grants from this Designated Endowment will be sent to River Valley Resources to support the Jane’s Kids program so they can continue to provide access to summer programs for our youngest residents.
To donate to this fund, click the GIVE NOW button and select “Jane’s Kids Endowment” from the drop down.
Application for Crystal Beach Passes
This application is for the Crystal Beach Aquatic Park Bethany Legacy Foundation Pool Program and is only available to residents of Jefferson County, Indiana who qualify for SNAP and/or WIC. Proof of benefits and residency is required.
To apply, families and individuals in need should visit River Valley Resources - Clearinghouse, 100 E. Second Street, Madison, IN, between the hours of 8am to 1:30 pm, to complete application.
• Families facing financial hardship, with at least one child in the household, will be directed to apply to the Jane’s Kids program first. This provides free day passes to Crystal Beach for children. SNAP or WIC enrollment is not required for this portion of the program.
• Families and individuals who qualify for SNAP or WIC will be directed to apply for passes funded by Bethany Legacy Foundation. These passes are valid for 20 visits to Crystal Beach throughout the summer. Additional benefits may be available for qualifying families and individuals, including access to swimming lessons, water fitness, and more. This program is available to the first 425 qualifying individuals.