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Community Foundation of Lorain County
The Community Foundation began in 1980 through a challenge grant from the Nordson Foundation.
The Community Foundation works to improve our community and solve problems, identifying situations in need of community attention, engaging people and organizations that have a stake in the future of our community, making key connections, starting meaningful dialogues, and mobilizing resources and ideas for real and lasting results in Lorain County and adjacent communities.
Web Address
www.peoplewhocare.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @connectcarematr
The Community Foundation works to improve our community and solve problems, identifying situations in need of community attention, engaging people and organizations that have a stake in the future of our community, making key connections, starting meaningful dialogues, and mobilizing resources and ideas for real and lasting results in Lorain County and adjacent communities.
Web Address
www.peoplewhocare.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @connectcarematr
Assets and Giving for Community Foundation of Lorain County
Assets
2019 - 145,554,113
2018 - 128,611,463
2017 - 137,811,315
2019 - 145,554,113
2018 - 128,611,463
2017 - 137,811,315
Domestic Grants
2019 - 5,408,813
2018 - 4,783,571
2019 - 5,408,813
2018 - 4,783,571
Recent News from Community Foundation of Lorain County
Candidate profile: Joel Arredondo for Lorain Council President, November 2021 - Morning Journal
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
Mexican Mutual, CHIP- Coalition of Hispanic Issues and Progress, Community Foundation of Lorain County, Hispanic Fund, SS Cyril & Methodius...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
Mexican Mutual, CHIP- Coalition of Hispanic Issues and Progress, Community Foundation of Lorain County, Hispanic Fund, SS Cyril & Methodius...more
Community Foundation of Lorain County raises record amount during crowd funding campaign
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Community Foundation Lorain County staff reveals the total amount of funds raised during 2021 Connect to a Cause crowdfunding...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
Community Foundation Lorain County staff reveals the total amount of funds raised during 2021 Connect to a Cause crowdfunding...more
Connect to a Cause crowdfunding surpasses last year's donations - Morning Journal
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Friendship APL Executive Director Greg Willey, left, and Community Foundation of Lorain County President and CEO Cynthia Andrews participate...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
Friendship APL Executive Director Greg Willey, left, and Community Foundation of Lorain County President and CEO Cynthia Andrews participate...more
Community Foundation host Connect to a Cause on Sept. 16 | Chronicle Telegram
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Community Foundation of Lorain County is gearing up for the second annual Connect to a Cause campaign Sept. 16. The event is a...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
Community Foundation of Lorain County is gearing up for the second annual Connect to a Cause campaign Sept. 16. The event is a...more
Community Foundation of Lorain County partners with local businesses for 2nd annual Connect to ...
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These 20 plus businesses have partnered with the Community Foundation's Board of Directors to provide a $42,000 prorated match for all...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
These 20 plus businesses have partnered with the Community Foundation's Board of Directors to provide a $42,000 prorated match for all...more
Murray Ridge Center offers free program on self-advocacy for those with developmental disabilities
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
Funding for this event is being provided by the Myrtle Endowment Fund of the Community Foundation of Lorain County. Advance registration...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
Funding for this event is being provided by the Myrtle Endowment Fund of the Community Foundation of Lorain County. Advance registration...more
Elyria woman shifts business to focus on mental health
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
... care of each other, encourages civic participation, and builds trust between community members, according to the Community Foundation...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
... care of each other, encourages civic participation, and builds trust between community members, according to the Community Foundation...more
Community Foundation of Lorain County celebrates $415000 in student scholarships
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LORAIN COUNTY, Ohio -- The Community Foundation of Lorain County hosted a student scholarship celebration June 23 to honor 72 new...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
LORAIN COUNTY, Ohio -- The Community Foundation of Lorain County hosted a student scholarship celebration June 23 to honor 72 new...more
Drive-Thru Scholarship Celebration | Community Foundation Lorain County
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Scholarship celebration introduces a new mentoring program. At the end of an extraordinary school year, the Community Foundation of Lorain...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
Scholarship celebration introduces a new mentoring program. At the end of an extraordinary school year, the Community Foundation of Lorain...more
Community Foundation of Lorain County awards $415000 in scholarships
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ELYRIA — The Community Foundation of Lorain County awarded more than $415,000 in scholarships for the 2021-2022 school...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
ELYRIA — The Community Foundation of Lorain County awarded more than $415,000 in scholarships for the 2021-2022 school...more
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