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On March 5, Give Where You Live: To Nonprofits Here in Trumbull

February 23, 2015 5:00 pm Published by

March 5 is our second annual Giving Day, a 24-hour period of donating online at
FCGives.org to support more than 300 local nonprofits throughout Fairfield County.

Trumbull nonprofits participating in Giving Day include:

Connecticut Chamber Choir, IncCooperative Educational Services Foundation, Inc.Fairfield County Children’s ChoirFriends of the Trumbull High School Choirs, Inc.The Kennedy Center, Inc.

Information about these and other Fairfield County nonprofits (including links to their web sites) may be found at
FCGives.org.

Here’s how Giving Day works: For the 24 hours of Thursday, March 5 from 12:00 a.m. Bill Tommins is Southern Connecticut market president at Bank of America, which provided more than $2.6 million in grants to Connecticut nonprofits in 2014.

Police investigate after bomb scare and reported home invasion, home health aide charged in theft from disabled resident, and more.
Something tells me we don’t need to be afraid of the fiery wrath of this Middletown dragon!
Two people in Canton fell to their deaths, two horses died from a roof collapse and MEMA reported 131 roof collapses in the past two weeks.
Unbelievable!

Lake County Community Foundation names new executive director

February 23, 2015 5:00 pm Published by

Teeuwissen brings a strong commitment to the Lake County community and more than 35 years of nonprofit and management experience, according to a news release.

Teeuwissen has held senior management positions with organizations such as the American Ballet Theater and Dance Theater of Harlem. He was also executive director of Chicago’s Joffrey Ballet from 2001-08, significantly expanding the organization’s outreach efforts and after-school programs, the release stated.

Anne Reusche, chair of the Lake County Community Foundation, said Teeuwissen has a “proven track record of adapting and enhancing programs to meet the needs of diverse communities,” adding she looks forward to his leadership in Lake County.

“Lake County is where I live it’s my community, where I’m invested,” Teeuwissen said of his new role. “I look forward to connected with the Foundation’s many grant recipients, donors and partners, and collaborating to make the region stronger.”

Since its founding in 2003, the Lake County Community Foundation, as affiliate of the Chicago Community Trust, has contributed more than $2.5 million to 80 nonprofit organizations that support basic human needs, community development, education and health throughout the community.

Teeuwissen received a Master’s degree of science in management and a certificate in public management from Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business in California, and his Board of Regent’s degree from West Virginia State University.

UND holds annual “Spirit Week”

February 23, 2015 5:00 pm Published by

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Youth Philanthropy Night March 5 at Almost Home

February 23, 2015 5:00 pm Published by

Youth Philanthropy Night March 5 at Almost Home
Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Almost Home restaurant will host the Putnam County Community Foundation‘s Youth Philanthropy Night on Thursday, March 5.

Since its inception in 2006, the Putnam County Youth Philanthropy Committee has provided more than $25,000 in funding for more than 50 youth-led projects in Putnam County.

Grants awarded by the Youth Philanthropy Committee are made possible by the unrestricted Community Grants endowments administered by the Community Foundation.

AstraZeneca Foundation Awards $664K in Grants

February 23, 2015 5:00 pm Published by

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AstraZeneca Foundation Awards $664K in Grants

The AstraZeneca HealthCare Foundation’s Connections for Cardiovascular HealthSM program awarded three grants totaling $664,028 to nonprofit organizations focused on improving cardiovascular health in their region.

AstraZeneca awarded the grants to the Ashland-Boyd County Health Department in Ashland, Kentucky, St.

Delta Tau Delta raises $3500 for Diabetes research

February 23, 2015 5:00 pm Published by

Delta Tau Delta raises $3,500 for Diabetes research – The Red and Black : Uganews Delta Tau Delta raises $3,500 for Diabetes research

For the third year in a row, the Delta Tau Delta fraternity hosted The Sound of Milledge, a singing competition between Panhellenic sororities that raises money for its national philanthropy.

Connor MacDonald, Delta Tau Delta philanthropy and community service chair, since its beginning, the event has continued to grow.

We just feel it super close because we have a brother with type one diabetes,a said Colt Neal, a Delta Tau Delta freshman and romance languages major from Cumming.

Sigma Delta Tau placed second the first year but last year and this year did not place.

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Mountain Grove Area Community Foundation conducts spring fundraiser Sunday afternoon

February 23, 2015 5:00 pm Published by

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The Mountain Grove Area Community Foundation has an afternoon of fun scheduled for Sunday, March 1.A The afternoon starts with a BBQ pork lunch at 12:30 p.m.

Tickets for the luncheon are only $15 per person.A aYou have to eat somewhere.A You can have a great lunch, a lot of fun, and support a good cause by joining us on March 1,a said Kim Norris, Foundation Board member.

Following the lunch, at 2 p.m., the Foundation will hold its second annual bowling tournament.A Bridgett Williams, Vice-President of the Foundation explains, aThis will be a 9 pin no-tap tournament.A If you get 9 pins on your first ball, it counts as a strike.A The idea is for the bowlers to come out and have a good time.aA Foundation members have been busy assembling teams.A Most teams are already full, but there are still a few openings left. David Barbe, Foundation president.A aThe Foundation is one of our communityas greatest assets and one of the least well known.A This past fall the Foundation awarded over $10,000 in grants to local organizations and projects.a Since its inception, the Foundation has given $350,000 in scholarships and grants to area students and local clubs and organizations. David Barbe, 926-6111.A Other Foundation Board members include Robin Allen, Carla Roberts, Jim Gunnels, Jay Loveland, Steve Moody, Vallie Hoerning, Mike Housley, and Dr.

Rome Community Foundation gives out grants

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