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Education effort $1 million closer to funding goal – News-Record.com: Schools & Colleges

“The most rewarding part of this work has been the people that I work with,” said Tenofsky.

NEF executive director Gloria Tenofsky announced she will soon step down from her position this month and join the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation as a development manager.

“She’s taught me so much,” said NEF Board Chair Elizabeth Reid.

And although you may not see her as often around Norwalk City Hall, Tenofsky says she will continue to work with NEF as an advisor, coaching her replacement Marge Costa, who is a current board member and will become interim executive director.

“I’ve spoken to a majority of our board members and everyone is equally as excited for Marge to really help guide us through this transition period,” said Reid.

“She has been involved in the community as a parent volunteer, a PTO president,” said Tenofsky.

Tenofsky has been working with NEF for almost 3 years.

“I think this organization serves a real purpose in funding gaps that would otherwise have not received funding,” said Tenosfsky.

NEF has worked with the Norwalk public school system since 1998, supporting student programs, teacher effectiveness and community outreach.

“I’m really proud of what we’ve done here,” said Tenofsky.

Those who have worked with Tenofsky say they’re sad to see her leave, but are confident she will continue to provide the same skills and work ethic she brought to NEF to all her future endeavors.

“We’re sorry to see her move on,” said Karen Brown, Fairfield County Community Foundation Vice President.

“Her commitment to the youth of our community is evident in everything that she does,” said Reid.

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(AP) A program of the Vermont Community Foundation is offering scholarships to help preschool age children attend a child care center.

The Community Foundation has been providing qualified child care centers with scholarships for underserved families since 1990 with funding from the O.P. Edwards Foundation.

The Edwards Foundation intends for the scholarships to benefit preschoolers who seem to be getting “lost in the cracks” when other subsidies are not enough or the child falls just outside of federal or state program eligibility.

Any nonprofit child care center in Vermont that serves children from economically stressed families is eligible to apply for grants up to $2,000.

The deadline is May 1.

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Atlanta (USA): The American India Foundation (AIF) is pleased to announce the inaugural Gala of its newest chapter in Atlanta, Georgia, joining a national network dedicated to raising awareness and funds for its development programs across India. AIF has fostered the support of internationally recognized members of the Indian diaspora, including Nobel economist Amartya Sen, Chair, AIF US Advisory Council. At its chapter activities and fundraising galas, AIF has also honored some of India’s most highly venerated business leaders, such as Mukesh Ambani and Sunil Mittal. AIF’s Honorary Chair President Bill Clinton has commented, “AIF plays an ever important role in bringing together Americans and Indians to become active contributors to India’s development.”

On Saturday, March 27, 2015, AIF will hold its inaugural Atlanta Gala in partnership with the US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce (USPAACC), the oldest and largest organization representing Asian American businesses in the United States at the Atlanta Marriott Century Blvd.

AIF has fostered the support of internationally recognized members of the Indian diaspora, including Nobel economist Amartya Sen, Chair, AIF US Advisory Council.

The Atlanta chapter is chaired by Amitabh Sharma, and the Gala has drawn extensive support from sponsors such as Aflac, Coca-Cola, Ingersoll Rand, Kroger, Lufthansa, and UPS, among others. “We are very excited to be drawing such dedicated supporters and leadership as we expand AIF’s reach, and look forward to great success from the Atlanta chapter,” commented AIF CEO Ravi Kumar.

Vote for Lake Hopatcong in BoatUS grant competition – New Jersey Hills: Book 36 Vote for Lake Hopatcong in BoatUS grant competition

ROXBURY TWP. a Water chestnut, hydrilla, fanworta they all sit on aLake Hopatcongas Least Wanteda list, and the public can help assist the Lake Hopatcong Foundation in keeping them out of New Jerseyas largest lake by voting daily through March 24 with the click of a mouse at boatus.org/grants/vote.asp.

The BoatUS Foundation annual Grassroots Grants finalist list includes a Lake Hopatcong Foundation project that would create 10,000 copies of a Lake Hopatcong Guide Map on durable, synthetic paper that will show depth contours, landmarks, municipal borders, lakefront businesses, and public launch sites.

The information on the map would also be uploaded onto the LH Guide App, the Lake Hopatcong Foundationas free app. To vote for this project, supporters can go to boatus.org/grants/vote.asp, look for the foundationas logo, and vote for the Lake Hopatcong Foundation.

Each individual may vote once a day for the Lake Hopatcong Guide Map until March 24.

Lake Hopatcong is New Jerseyas largest lake, and thousands of boaters use the lake every boating season, including many who come from other bodies of water.

The Lake Hopatcong Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that was established in 2012 with a mission of improving Lake Hopatcong for all, now and in the years to come.

Funded primarily by donations from the over half-million members of Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS), the non-profit provides innovative educational outreach directly to boaters and anglers with the aim of reducing accidents and fatalities, increasing stewardship of Americaas waterways and keeping boating safe for all.A

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Twenty nine thousand, seven hundred dollars in grants for the Ukiah Area were awarded at the March 3 meeting of the Community Foundation of Mendocino County board of directors.

These grants were made possible through the Community Foundation’s “Community Endowment Fund.” The Community Endowment has been built by contributions that vary from a check for $25 to an estate gift valued at several hundred thousand dollars.

Megan Barber Allende, the Community Foundation’s Operations and Philanthropic Services Manager, notes that the Community Endowment Fund has been built by donors with various interests, and all of these are reflected in the grants.

Plowshares Peace and Justice Center $5,000 to support the packaging costs of the recently expanded Meals on Wheels program that now feeds 120 home-bound seniors and veterans five days a week.

Ukiah Players Theatre $3,800 to develop a strategic plan for UPT, by hiring consultant Catherine Marshall, who will work with UPT board/staff to develop the plan and provide UPT technical assistance in its implementation during the following year.

Ukiah Farmers Market $5,000 to provide matching funds of up to $15 per week for customers who use federal food stamp benefits to purchase fruits, vegetables and/or nuts at the Ukiah Farmers Market, effectively supporting both local community members and area farmers.

Grantees included:

Countywide

Arts Council of Mendocino County $5,000

To design a new website for the Arts Council of Mendocino County that restores crucial community services, including the countywide arts event calendar and arts directory.

Anderson Valley

Anderson Valley Teen Center $5,000

To provide trips to six universities for sophomore and junior high school students in Anderson Valley, which will allow them to obtain pertinent information, experience and encouragement to pursue higher education.

Yorkville Community Benefits Association $5,000

To furnish a rainwater catchment and storage system that will provide a previously untapped and much-needed water supply for firefighting and training in the Yorkville community and greater Anderson Valley.

Bones Pet Rescue $5,000

To equip a new cat shelter facility that will effectively house and rehabilitate stray cats by removing them from the areas in Round Valley where they pose a health and safety risk.

South Coast

Coastal Seniors $3,000

To purchase a new, larger refrigerator for the storage of healthy and nutritious congregate dinning meals for seniors at the Point Arena Coastal Senior Center.

Manchester Union Elementary School District $5,000

To provide student access to up-to-date technology and the Internet through the purchase of 13 Lenovo ThinkPad Edge laptop computers and software.

North Georgia Community Foundation accepting philanthropist, leadership nominees North Georgia Community Foundation accepting philanthropist, leadership nominees

The North Georgia Community Foundation, celebrating its 30th year, is accepting nominations for its Philanthropist of the Year and Woodrow Stewart Leadership in Philanthropy awards.

“Our Philanthropist of the Year award is the Foundation’s way of honoring people in our community who have given their financial support, time and effort to help others,” North Georgia Community Foundation President/CEO Jim Mathis said in a news release.