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Get jazzed up for this meal

April 9, 2015 5:00 pm Published by

Get jazzed up for this mealGet jazzed up for this meal

Poster for the April 29 gala dinner at Sea Oaks Golf Club in Little Egg Harbor.(Photo: COURTESY SOUTHERN OCEAN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION)

LITTLE EGG HARBOR a This year marks the 20th annual aTaste Dinnera held by the Southern Ocean Community Foundation and the nine-course menu is jazzed for the occasion: aA Night in New Orleans.a Wednesday, April 29, is the date of the fundraiser at Sea Oaks Country Club off Route 539, starting at 5:30 p.m.

The Hunger Relief Dinner and Silent Auction raises proceeds that are donated to eight local food pantries to help those pantries meet the needs of families right here in Southern Ocean County.

Tickets go fast, but at this stage are still available by calling 609-789-5570 or by mailing a check to the SOCC Foundation at 297 Route 72 West, #270, Suite 35, Manahawkin, N.J.

Cristle Collins Judd Appointed Senior Program Officer at the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation

April 9, 2015 5:00 pm Published by

Cristle Collins Judd Appointed Senior Program Officer at the Andrew W. Cristle Collins Judd Appointed Senior Program Officer at the Andrew W.

NEW YORK, April 10, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation announced the appointment of Cristle Collins Judd as a Senior Program Officer in Higher Education and Scholarship in the Humanities. During her tenure at Bowdoin, she oversaw the hiring of nearly 40 percent of the current faculty as well as leaders for the Library, the Museum of Art, the Registrar’s Office, and many staff who support Bowdoin’s academic program. Prior to her work at Bowdoin, she was on the faculty of the University of Pennsylvania for 13 years, where she obtained tenure. She studied music performance at Rice University and earned a PhD in Music Theory and Analysis at King’s College, University of London. She also taught at universities in the UK and Australia for five years.

“We are delighted that Cristle Collins Judd has elected to join the Mellon Foundation as a senior program officer,” said Mellon Foundation President Earl Lewis.

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Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley celebrates 20 years

April 9, 2015 5:00 pm Published by

The Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley enthusiastically opened its doors on April 1, 1995, and has been a principal part of the community for 20 years. Last year, more than 10,000 volunteers were matched with opportunities to serve.

Michelle Temeyer, one of the organization’s founders, said one of the initial goals of the VCCV was to look at ways to create a sense of community and a vehicle for community pride. “Not only has it met their expectations, but has a positive trajectory that will continue to drive it forward,” she said.

Temeyer’s vision for the Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley is to see it become more diverse by blending ethnicities, abilities, generations and genders to build a better community as the VCCV moves forward. Additionally, she hopes to see the VCCV continue to grow as an agency by embracing more member agencies and volunteers.

In its first year, the center placed the names of 233 volunteers in its database and assisted 54 area nonprofit agencies. Volunteers who worked through the center logged in 2,979 hours.

The following year, the VCCV held its first conference for community leaders. In the mid ’90s, the youth involvement program was created, and VCCV also started working with UNI to create an on-campus volunteer initiative.

At the start of the millennium, the VCCV website was developed to allow volunteers to search for opportunities by agency and interest area. Tuesday, April 14, at the Kimball Ridge Center in Waterloo.

For more information, contact the Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley at 272-2087 or information@vccv.org.

Seymour Middle School gets grant from Hamden foundation for 2nd portable defibrillator

April 9, 2015 5:00 pm Published by

Seymour Middle School gets grant from Hamden foundation for 2nd portable defibrillator

Thanks to a donation from the Hamden-based Michael Vincent Sage Dragonheart Foundation, Seymour Middle School acquired its second AED on Friday.

The device came courtesy of a grant offered by the Foundation which Schools’ Director of Security Richard Kearns applied for.

“We carry on in the hope that Michael’s story shines a light on the importance of bystander education, AED training and availability of AEDs so there are fewer sad endings for families whose loved ones suffer a (sudden cardiac arrest),” Rossi told school officials.

The Foundation raises awareness and support research into the early diagnosis and prevention of sudden cardiac arrest, including bystander awareness education, CPR training, and availability of AED’s in schools, athletic facilities and other public forums.

The middle school currently has an AED located in the school’s main lobby, but because Kearns said it’s located “a bit of distance to the lower level and the outside fields,” having a second one was important.

Kearns said the new AED will be placed in the school’s lower level to shorten the response time in getting the device to someone who may be suffering a cardiac arrest in that area of the building.

“Having suffered a heart attack, it is a comfort to me to know that our schools are equipped with defibrillators, and it is an even greater comfort knowing that there are many staff members who are trained to use these devices in the event of an emergency,” DiStasi said.

Associate Superintendent of Seymour Public Schools Nancy Snopkowski added “it is so comforting and reassuring to know that this AED will be available if the need arises for our students, staff and visitors at Seymour Middle School.

Longmont Community Foundation announces new fund, awards grants at annual breakfast

April 9, 2015 5:00 pm Published by

Longmont Community Foundation announces new fund, awards grants at annual breakfast – Longmont Times-CallLongmont Community Foundation announces new fund, awards grants at annual breakfast

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Saying that he believes in the future of the city, Longmont Community Foundation executive director Eric Hozempa announced the launch of a new venture and awarded almost $235,000 in grants to non-profits at the foundations annual grants breakfast, held at the Plaza Convention Center Friday morning.

The new venture, the Longmont Entrepreneurial Fund, will provide money to groups such as Tinkermill, according to Hozempa, which in turn will give out money to start-ups and business ventures in Longmont.

Edwina Salazar, executive director of the OUR Center, hugs Board of Trustees secretary Matt Zavala at the Longmont Community Foundation grants breakfast on Friday.

“The Heartbreak Of Our Community”

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And it will take the efforts of all of New Haven to challenge a culture that promotes violence, particularly among young people.

That’s the message that more than a hundred people who packed out the Long Wharf Theatre got Thursday night at a community discussion on violence put on by The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven. The event was held in partnership with Long Wharf Theatre, coinciding with the production of brownsville song (b-side for tray), which runs through April 19.

“The violent loss of young lives is the heartbreak of our community,” said foundation President and CEO Will Ginsburg (pictured), who set the tone for the night by pointing out that the community could take “pride, but not solace” in its efforts to drive down homicides through a combination of policy, community policing and the work of the city’s numerous non-profits.

“Today we gather as one to understand why violence happens in our midst, to learn what violence means to our fellow citizens and hopefully feel a greater empathy for those affected by it,” he said.

Those affected by violence, particularly gun violence, are names you’d likely recognize from news stories. By acknowledging violence as a public health issue, a community can approach it with preventative and treatment strategies, she said.

“When it comes to crime prevention, we are almost always spending money after the fact,” she said, pointing to the massive amounts of money spent on prosecuting and incarcerating people compared to what is spent on education and preventative services.

Everybody Has A Part To Play

Mayor Toni Harp said peace in New Haven looks like a place where all the city’s children first and foremost get a chance to grow up and do so in a safe and supportive environment.

“We are a city that educates people from around the world,” she said.

Berkeley Gets $7.4 Million in Federal Grants

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Maria Bechily: 2015 HIPGiver

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As founder of one of the first public relations agencies to tap into Chicago’s growing Latino market and leader of a variety of community-based organizations, Bechily understands the value of asking people to give.

The power of giving and collective philanthropy is deeply rooted in Bechily’s actions and personal philosophy, and the first step to positive impact lies in the dynamic influence of the individual.

“Not to take away from the needs of our home countries,” she says. “It takes outreach and education to help people understand that we need to take a look at what’s going on in our own communities to inspire involvement.” They are pushing the envelope by asking for more – more consideration, more awareness, more compassion, more action, more giving.

Cascade Gateway park to include sculpture thanks to donation

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Cascade Gateway park to include sculpture thanks to donation | MLive.com Pictured on Cascade Museum grounds, future site of Gateway Park, with layout plans for the park are, from left, foundation trustee Jack Lewis, co-chairs of foundation capital campaign Sheila VanZile and Pat Vredevoogd Combs, United Bank president Art Johnson, and foundation president Michelle Bottrall.Jan Holst

The Cascade Township Foundation has announced a donation that gives a boost to plans for an addition to Gateway Park, which is slated for construction this summer.

“The foundation is so excited to announce that we have received a $25,000 donation from United Bank that allows us to install a signature piece of art into the Museum Gardens Park,” said Michelle Bottrall, foundation president. “When this park is finished, it will be a beautiful gateway into the township that represents the diverse and generous character of its citizens.”

“As a longtime local business, United Bank is proud to partner with the Cascade Community Foundation to create space for exciting art pieces to mark the entryway into Cascade Village,” said Art Johnson, president of United Bank. “And as a resident of Cascade Township for over 30 years, I appreciate how the museum gardens’ park will bring people together to enjoy one of the treasures that make our community great.”

The exact sculpture has not been decided on, but plans are in place for “an art pad that can take just about any sculpture we decide to put there,” said Bottrall.

Plans for the Museum Gateway Park include a sculpture and a musical play area.

“We also look to change the sculpture out every couple of years or so to keep it fresh.”

The sculpture donation is part of the Cascade Community Foundation capital campaign that seeks to raise $2.4 million for community enrichment projects. It calls for trail signage at Peace McGraw and Burton parks, basketball courts at the Cascade Recreation Park, art exhibits at Tassell and the museum garden, trail development between Grand Rapids, Cascade and Ada townships, and the expansion of the Airport Viewing Park.

Plans have long been in the works with the goal of welcoming visitors to Cascade Township by way of “gateway” enhancements.

In early 2014, township officials finalized a village improvement plan that included a “gateway park” or small plaza at the museum grounds at Cascade Road and Old 28th Street.

Earlier this year, the board approved a bid for $289,000 from APEX Contractors, in Dorr, to proceed with the project.

The planned redo of the museum grounds includes trees, updated plantings, a musical play area, modern seating, and sculpture.

“The idea is to encourage residents and guests to see the museum and adjoining Gateway Park as a destination, said Sandra Korhorn, director of the Cascade Downtown Development Authority.

Community Foundation of Collier County Distributes $2406069 Million in Grants January 1 through …

April 9, 2015 5:00 pm Published by

Community Foundation of Collier County Distributes $2,406,069 Million in Grants January 1 through March 31, 2015

Naples, FL (PRWEB) April 10, 2015

The Community Foundation of Collier County President/CEO, Eileen Connolly-Keesler, has announced that $2,406,069 million in grants was distributed by the Foundation to 209 organizations for the period from January 1 through March 31, 2015. Recipients were Jewish Family & Community Services of Southwest Florida (JFCS); Legal Aid Service of Collier County; The Shelter for Abused Women & Children; Boys & Girls Club of Collier County; Regional Resource Center on Human Trafficking; NCH Foundation; and, Our Mothers Home of Southwest Florida.

About the Community Foundation of Collier County – The Community Foundation of Collier County is a tax-exempt, public, charitable fund, established in 1985 to increase and focus private philanthropy in the area. Today, the Community Foundation of Collier County manages more than 510 funds, collaborates with more than 400 nonprofits, holds nearly $100 million in assets – a fifty-three percent increase in just 18 months – and has distributed more than $79 million in grants to nonprofit organizations and community programs.


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