Alpine Bank has issued a challenge to the Rock River Valley – raise $50,000 from now until Tuesday, September 30, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. in order to secure the Kresge Foundation Grant for the Connecting Our Future Capital Campaign, and the remaining

$50,000 – the last amount needed for the grant – will be matched and donated by Alpine Bank.

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Local teens will be the beneficiaries and designers of a program at the Boys & Girls Club of Washington County.

The Citi Foundation is providing $20,000 to the Boys & Girls Club to implement a teen program, called Teens with Priorities, which will focus on bringing higher education opportunities to at-risk youth in Washington County.

A focus of the program will be on educational achievement and career goals.

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At the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation, every one of the more than 2,200 funds is an example of tremendous generosity. The stories of the people behind the funds are remarkable evidence that giving is alive and well in Kansas City, improving the lives of everyone who lives here. Consider the story of Beth Smith, who, with her husband, Ed, established one of the first funds under the Community Foundation's umbrella. Nearly three decades later, Beth's commitment to the future stability of the nonprofit sector is as strong as ever. Beth recently established a fund for the Women's Employment Network, an organization dedicated to supporting all women in their pursuit of careers.

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation: Big shoes to fill.

The Greater Green Bay Community Foundation has become one of the great success stories in a town filled with success stories.

Established in 1991 to manage charitable funds and disburse grants to nonprofit agencies, the foundation has grown to the point where it awarded more than $9.5 million during the fiscal year that ended June 30, a 51 percent increase over the previous year.

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Wild Rivers Community Foundation has spearheaded an effort to bring resources and awareness to the issue of dental disease on the Wild Rivers Coast.

"Wild Rivers Smiles!" was initiated by the foundation board, which recognized the need after consulting with the Community Assistance Network (CAN) and saw that this was a chance to convene partners to enhance community health," said Doug Morgan, executive director of CAN.

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Hundreds of local residents had gathered at dusk to remember those who died in the horrific crash in Chatsworth just one week prior. Some came to share the stories of those who survived and were hospitalized or healing from their wounds. Others came because they were victims who survived the accident and wanted to be there to try to understand what had happened.

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Fruitport's football loss on Friday didn't hinder supporters from celebrating and giving to the Fruitport Education Foundation.

The foundation formed in 2005, and, similar to many schools throughout Muskegon County, is operated by the Community Foundation for Muskegon County.

More than $10,000 was raised at the foundation's annual "Fifth Quarter Party" at Fruitport Auditorium. Following the game, about 270 attendees enjoyed free food, entertainment, and contributed to the silent auction and 50/50 raffle.

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The Community Foundation is once again accepting grant applications for its 2008 grant cycle. Approximately $30,000 is expected to be available to selected Newton County applicants.

Grant proposals to the Newton Fund of The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta are due by Oct. 20. All 501(c)3 nonprofits based in Newton County that serve county residents are invited to apply.

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