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Norwalk, CT – The Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County (CAFC) is a nonprofit, 501(c)3 organization dedicated to supporting the arts & cultural organizations, artists and creative businesses in Fairfield County by providing promotion, professional development opportunities and advocacy. The peer networking programs, offered to CAFC members, provide valuable knowledge, insights and opportunities for networking and collaboration.

The Executive Director Network, which convenes quarterly, serves to strengthen the working relationship of cultural leaders by providing opportunities to conserve resources, receive feedback and mentoring from peers, and assists in communicating important issues affecting the organizations.

The following is a news release from The university of Southern Mississippi

The book bin may be tiny, but the impact could be huge for students at The University of Southern Mississippi’s DuBard School for Language Disorders who soon will have access to a renowned Little Free Library.

A grant provided by the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi’s national headquarters will enable the university to purchase and install one of the libraries at the DuBard School on the Hattiesburg campus. DuBard School at Southern Miss to get Little Free LibraryDuBard School at Southern Miss to get Little Free Library

The book bin may be tiny, but the impact could be huge for students at The University of Southern Mississippi’s DuBard School for Language Disorders who soon will have access to a renowned Little Free Library.

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State Superintendent of Public Instruction Randy Dorn announced June 7 that 21 school districts a including Port Townsend a would receive grant money to get K-3 students out of overcrowded classrooms.

Port Townsend is set to receive the least a $201,028 a of nearly $234 million the state Legislature allocated in 2015 to help districts in need to create more classroom space and flexibility.

Port Townsend’s money goes toward design and construction of classrooms in the new Grant Street Elementary, which is set to open in 2018, said David Engle, Port Townsend School District superintendent. aThe money will go into the new school; it will factor into the design.a

In the application process, districts certified that they have available sites, that they have authorized local funds and that projects would achieve progress toward all-day kindergarten and average K-3 class size objectives for the 2017-18 school year.

Port Townsend applied early this school year, although it did not bank on receiving anything, Engle said.

aI’m just proud we applied and went through the process and received resources,a Engle said.

Some school districts received substantially more than Port Townsend based on space needs and student demographics, such as how many students qualify for free or reduced-price lunches.

aI’m guessing from those numbers that Kennewick’s in bad shape and must have had a lot of need,a Engle said of the more than $51 million that the Kennewick School District is set to receive.

The Comic Relief grant will enable ReadEasy to develop a library of books which are specifically designed for use by adults who are learning to read.

Rob Sexton, the Fundraiser for ReadEasy said, “We are delighted that Comic Relief are supporting us in this way as these books are very important for our readers, providing them with a resource they can use to develop their skills between sessions.

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Carroll County Community Foundation awards more than $77,400 in scholarships for 2016-17 school year | www.carrollcountycomet.com | Carroll County Comet Carroll County Community Foundation awards more than $77,400 in scholarships for 2016-17 school year The Carroll County Community Foundation has awarded 23 scholarships and renewals from 14 funds to Carroll County students with an approximate value of more than $77,400 including the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship.

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Marshfield Education Foundation earmarks $105K for schools’ grant proposals – News – Marshfield Mariner – Marshfield, MA With another round of Marshfield Education Foundation grants awarded, students have a lot of new projects and lesson plans look forward to in the next school year. “They not only have an idea, but they put a lot of time and effort into conveying those ideas to us,” she said of applicants, later adding, “The winners of MEF grant awards are committed and passionate about their work.”Some of the projects the foundation will fund include enhancements for Eames Way Elementary School’s outdoor classroom, the addition of stand-up desks at Gov. Winslow Elementary School, a STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics) lab at Daniel Webster Elementary School and a literary magazine at Furnace Brook Middle School. The funds will help the school purchase 140 Chromebooks and storage carts, preparing students for the 1:1 Chromebook initiative at the high school.”The Chromebooks allow students to collaborate, problem solve, communicate, using modern technology, and it’s a great stepping stone for them,” Principal Patrick Sullivan said, adding, “Students are excited and engaged when they work with the Chromebooks.

Box 2734, Hendersonville, NC 28793.

Letters of intent for grants due July 1

Nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organizations, qualified IRS-equivalents or accepted fiscal agents wanting to be considered for Community Foundation of Henderson County‘s next competitive Perry N. Proposals are encouraged that demonstrate collaboration; affect a broad segment of the population; are relevant to overall community needs and available resources; enhance or improve organizations that serve clients whose needs are not met by existing services and that encourage client independence, self-sufficiency and responsibility; emphasize prevention and early intervention; and have reasonable prospects for future support.

Guidelines and more details about CFHC’s Rudnick Fund grant program can be found at CFHCforever.org/RudnickFundGrants. This past fiscal year, CFHC donors provided awards of more than $2.6 million to charitable causes.

Learn more about the Community Foundation at CFHCforever.org; at the Community Foundation’s Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages; and by calling 828-697-6224.

Meetings

Environmental Sustainability Board: The Hendersonville Environmental Sustainability Board will meet at 4 p.m. Community briefs: CFHC grants, HCRWC luncheonJune 14, 2016 6:18 PM

Checks due June 24 for HCRWC luncheon

The Henderson County Republican Women’s Club luncheon will be held from 11:30 a.m. Box 2734, Hendersonville, NC 28793.

Letters of intent for grants due July 1

Nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organizations, qualified IRS-equivalents or accepted fiscal agents wanting to be considered for Community Foundation of Henderson County‘s next competitive Perry N. Rudnick Endowment Fund grants cycle are invited to submit letters of intent to CFHC by 5 p.m. Proposals are encouraged that demonstrate collaboration; affect a broad segment of the population; are relevant to overall community needs and available resources; enhance or improve organizations that serve clients whose needs are not met by existing services and that encourage client independence, self-sufficiency and responsibility; emphasize prevention and early intervention; and have reasonable prospects for future support.

Guidelines and more details about CFHC’s Rudnick Fund grant program can be found at CFHCforever.org/RudnickFundGrants. This past fiscal year, CFHC donors provided awards of more than $2.6 million to charitable causes.

Learn more about the Community Foundation at CFHCforever.org; at the Community Foundation’s Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages; and by calling 828-697-6224.

Meetings

Environmental Sustainability Board: The Hendersonville Environmental Sustainability Board will meet at 4 p.m.