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Soap Box: Social investment might deprive the sector of its soul | Third Sector

Social investment models are causing great excitement in the third sector, but what if it is a tool that codifies the worst of the sector and undermines the best? But social investment can bring significant risk to the social sector.

Grand opening set for Visalia’s new Rotary Respite House

The Visalia Rotary Community Foundation, a joint effort of all Visalia Rotary clubs, raised funds to build the respite house and will own it, leasing it to Kaweah Delta Health Care District to operate and manage.

Fred Scott designed the Respite House, BJ Perch Construction built the house, and many businesses and individuals have donated time, funds and services to make the house a possibility, Hutton added.

Councillors agree 11% school clothing grant rise | Northern Times | News Councillors agree 11% school clothing grant rise

THERE was good news this week for cash-strapped families who struggle to buy school uniforms for their children.

Highland Council is increasing a grant available to help eligible families buy suitable school clothing for their youngsters.

And the rise is a generous one 11 per cent, meaning the maximum grant now goes up from 81 to 90.

The increase was agreed at a meeting this week of the council’s resources committee.

Afterwards, committee chairman Bill Fernie said: “This 11% grant increase makes the cost of school uniforms more affordable for many families and will be implemented immediately.

“I urge all families that may be entitled to this grant, that haven’t already done so, to apply without delay.”

The rise applies to all applications for assistance with school clothing made since April 1 this academic year.

Scottish local authorities are required to make provisions for the clothing of pupils who would otherwise be unable to take full advantage of the education provided at schools.

In Highland, assistance with school clothing can be claimed if you are in receipt of various benefits.

By Emma Crawford Kent

Daily Journal

TUPELO Two programs serving students in the Tupelo Public School District got a financial boost from Toyota Mississippi on Wednesday.

The programs, Silent Servings and Clothes Closet, both run by Junior Auxiliary of Tupelo, received $10,000 from Toyota through a grant.

Silent Servings provides snack bags to students referred by counselors. Students are referred by school counselors, schedule an appointment and are invited to come shop JA’s clothes closet and be fitted for several outfits or other items of clothing that they need.

Kathryn Ragsdale, external communications officer at Toyota Mississippi, said the company seeks to support these kinds of community services.

“Programs like this really speak to our two pillars continuous improvement and respect for people so these two programs help to support our neighbors and our communities,” Ragsdale said.

Meg Gibens, JA president, said the Toyota money will help fund the expansion and extend the reach of the programs.

From last year to this year, the number of students served by Silent Servings has nearly doubled, Gibens said.

Christy Carroll, principal at Carver Elementary School, said Silent Servings and Clothes Closet do more than feed and clothe students.

“It really means a lot more than just a bag of food for a child,” Carroll said.

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”+ ”+ ”+ Eric Holcomb and the Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA).

The IMS program works to encourage economic development, improvement to the Main Streets of Hoosier towns and cities, and redevelopment of the area in general.

“When a Main Street designation is given, it means the community is focused on improving their quality of place, particularly around the main street area.

Joyce Brindley, Westport resident and one of the driving forces behind the Main Street Westport organization said, aThe new Westport Main Street program is up and running. Our town is so pretty, thanks to all the people and sponsors getting on board!a

Main Street Westport has worked with the Decatur County Community Foundation to arrange several flower planters around town and has implemented a weekly farmeras market to showcase local produce and other products, as well as starting a community garden.

Main Street Westport is focused on improving the downtown area of Westport by partnering with local groups. Westport-based Boy and Girl Scout troops will help feed, water and maintain the flower pots.

The newly-formed Main Street Westport organization has been putting forth hard work and dedication as they move toward beautifying the streets of Westport and providing family-friendly events for the residents to enjoy.

Main Street Westport will be hosting a Fall Festival at the Westport Community Building on Oct. Along with 114 other Hoosier communities, Westport will travel these four avenues as they approach the townas revitalization and development.

More information about Main Street Westport can be found on the groupas Facebook page, Main street Westport IN Inc.

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The development of the historic Yunker Farm by the Mokena Park District is already underway, but the district will finally receive a long awaited $400,000 grant from state to help pay for amenities that include a splash pad, band shell, community gardens and dog park. The development of the historic Yunker Farm by the Mokena Park District is already underway, but the district will finally receive a long awaited $400,000 grant from state to help pay for amenities that include a splash pad, band shell, community gardens and dog park. It is the district’s first dog park in Eastern Will County.

“Given the condition of the state, we didn’t expect to get the grant,” said Ralph Schultz, chief operating officer for the Forest Preserve District, which now will receive $400,000.

The Forest Preserve District made adjustments to other capital improvements so it could start the dog park without the grant, he said.

If additional funding became available, the forest preserve hoped to add a drinking fountain and extend the Plum Creek Greenway Trail.

While it’s a “relief” to get the OSLAD grant, there were other forest preserve projects that did not get funding from other grants administered by the IDNR.

The bike trail connection to the DuPage River Trail in Bolingbrook “was so important” that the Bolingbrook Park District provided the funds to complete it, Schultz said.

But plans to replace the longhouse at the Isla ala Cache museum in Romeoville came to a halt when the public museum grant was suspended.

“Hopefully, we’ll hear something about that in the future,” Schultz said.

The Mokena Park District began development of the historic Yunker Farm this year, and is now expected to receive a $400,000 OSLAD grant. New amenities there will include a splash pad, dog park, community gardens and band shell.

There were other park projects that could not happen without the grant funds, such as the redevelopment of Community Park in the Frankfort Square Park District.

Executive Director Jim Randall said he is “waiting for the check” before beginning work at the 5.5 acre park at St. Its grant application for $171,000 was approved in 2013.

According to the IDNR, other parks that are expected to receive grant funds include:

Calumet Park A $266,000 OSLAD grant for Veterans Park development and a PARC grant for Sandridge Community Center.

Chicago Heights A $400,000 OSLAD grant for Euclid Park and a PARC grant for its recreation center.

Manhattan Park District A $216,500 OSLAD grant for Central Park.

Markham Construction of baseball fields and an indoor track and field and gymnastics facility.

Sauk Village For Arrowhead Park.

University Park Pine Lake outdoor development.

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” ”; Students from GCHS, North Decatur High School and South Decatur High School are encouraged to attend with their parents to get an in-depth view at a vast array of post-secondary educational options.

According to GCHS Guidance Secretary Julie Hershauer, representatives from around 60 Indiana colleges, universities, and post-secondary institutions will be present to speak with attendees. The Decatur County Community Foundation and 21st Century Scholars will be in attendance.

The Decatur County College Fair has been endorsed by the Indiana Association for College Admission Counseling (IACAC).

aThis is a perfect time to get all of your post-secondary questions answered,a said GCHS Guidance Counselor Caroline Keel. If a college is not able to meet basic requirements for an individual, knowing as soon as possible allows more time to find a school that does.

A full College Fair Checklist, including questions prospective students should ask is available from the National Association for College Admission Counseling at www.nacacnet.org/college-fair.

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