GAINESVILLE - A grass roots effort is underway to move senior citizens in Hall County who qualify for Meals on Wheels off the waiting list and onto the lunch list.

Officials with the North Georgia Community Foundation announced at a news conference Thursday the establishment of a new fund to accept donations for the Meals on Wheels program operated by the Gainesville-Hall County Community

CSC Director Phillippa Lewis Moss said food insecurity is a growing issue among older adults and not just seniors living below the poverty line.

"Seniors of varying incomes can struggle to get their daily required units of food," she said. Even though Georgia is the countrys 12th largest producer of agriculture, the state ranks as the 6th highest for food insecurity among older adults.

Community donations for Meals on Wheels should be made payable to the Gainesville-Hall County Community Council on Aging Fund, North Georgia Community Foundation, 615F Oak Street, Suite 1300, Gainesville, Georgia 30501, designated for Meals on Wheels.

For more information call Community Service Center Director, Phillippa
Lewis Moss, at 770-503-3330.

Many of the grants awarded will benefit local youth entrepreneurship programs during the 2011-12 academic year, including $177,500 to support programs provided by four Northeast Ohio affiliates of Junior Achievement USA.

Entrepreneurial Engagement Ohio $50,000 for 2011-12 support of the SEE Economics & Entrepreneurship classroom program and the Science & Technology Forum for Northeast Ohio high school students

Junior Achievement of East Central Ohio $27,000 (partial challenge grant) to support JA Youth Entrepreneur Connection programs in grades eight through 12 in 2011-12.

Junior Achievement of North Central Ohio $80,000 to support classroom programs in 2011-12 for students in grades kindergarten through grade 12 in eight Northeast Ohio counties and for one-time support of relocation-related expenses.

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In response to this lack of resources and increased demand, United Way of Hall County and the North Georgia Community Foundation have collaborated to create an Unmet Needs Response Fund.

The Fund, which is currently accepting grant applications through Oct. This collaboration shows the power of living United Ways mission of uniting people, organizations and resources to improve lives in Hall County, said Jackie Wallace, President of United Way of Hall County. Volunteers from both organizations will conduct a rigorous review process to determine how these funds will be invested to address the needs of our community.

We are pleased to join hands with United Way of Hall County in responding to the unmet needs of Hall County residents, stated Jim Mathis, President/CEO North Georgia Community Foundation. Gifts may be made by sending checks or stock gifts to the North Georgia Community Foundation Unmet Needs Response Fund at 615F Suite 1300 Oak Street, Gainesville, Ga.

Focus on Renewal in McKees Rocks receives $435,000 in grants Focus on Renewal in McKees Rocks receives $435,000 in grants

Officials of Focus on Renewal in McKees Rocks are hoping that $435,000 in foundation grants will keep the social services agency solvent for a year or two.

The Richard King Mellon Foundation has awarded a $350,000 grant to help with operating expenses, The Heinz Endowments has awarded $50,000 and The Grable Foundation $35,000 to help operate an early learning center for children in the Father Ryan Arts Center in McKees Rocks.

For more than 40 years, Focus on Renewal has provided a broad array of social services in the McKees Rocks area.

Chase Bank includes Matthew Shepard Foundation in American Giving Awards contest | QSaltLake - Utah's Gay and Lesbian News and Entertainment Magazine Its aim is to promote equality for all Americans regardless of actual or perceived sexual orientation, and support gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered young people who face bias in their daily lives.

The charity is among 25 past winners of grants from the online Chase Community Giving program, which awards grants based on the publics votes on Facebook. The Foundation won two grants totaling $62,000 in early 2010, which at the time funded major expansions of its online resources.

The Foundation is incredibly honored to be among this group of extraordinary charities, said Judy Shepard, president of the Foundation board and its co-founder, along with her husband Dennis.

The Community Foundation of Louisville has surpassed the milestone of making $500,000,000 in charitable grants since its founding in 1984, the agency announced Wednesday.

The most recent grant of $1,500 to Habitat for Humanity enabled the group to reach the financial milestone.

The Community Foundation elected to celebrate the milestone with Habitat for Humanity of Metro Louisville because of its work in changing and transforming lives throughout Louisville.

Susan Barry, president and chief executive officer of the Community Foundation, said the contribution was an example of Louisvilles philanthropic leadership and the generosity of individuals, families and businesses in Louisville who have partnered with the foundation over the years.

The Community Foundation helps with giving by individuals, families, businesses and organizations by creating charitable funds that are tailored to a donors interests.

The foundation works with more than 1,200 charitable funds, representing $350 million in assets.

In 2010 those funds awarded $35 million via 7,500 in grants to non-profit organizations.

Harbor Light Newspaper: Foundation's Bay protection fund needs matching grant money by year end The Petoskey Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation knows this truth well, which is why the organization is working hard to complete a $250,000 matching grant for the Little Traverse Bay Protection and Restoration Fund.

"For those who are passionate about water, and have already given their support to the Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council this year, the Protection and Restoration Fund is another great way to ensure the health of Little Traverse Bay and its surrounding watershed," Jones said.

The Awards ceremony will include the presentation of 21 awards to emerging artists in theater, dance and film as well as the Prince Rainier III Award to be presented to Julie Andrews and the Princess Grace Statue Award to be presented to Jon M. Past winners of the Awards for theater, dance and film who distinguish themselves in their artistic disciplines since receiving their initial Princess Grace Awards are eligible to win the Foundation's Princess Grace Statue Award.

Each year, the Foundation presents the Princess Grace Awards to artists who show excellence and promise in the areas of theater, dance, and film.

Other points of recognition include the Jack Nicholson Directing award, the Princess Grace Award, an MTV Movie award, a Teen Choice Award and a coveted speaking invitation to the world renowned TED conference.