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Lancaster County Community Foundation
In 2024, Lancaster County, Pa., will celebrate the 100th anniversary of a group of "visionaries" who "came together to shape a better future for Lancaster County," says Sam Bressi, president and CEO of the Lancaster County Community Foundation. To mark the occasion, the foundation is awarding
In 2024, Lancaster County, Pa., will celebrate the 100th anniversary of a group of "visionaries" who "came together to shape a better future for Lancaster County," says Sam Bressi, president and CEO of the Lancaster County Community Foundation. To mark the occasion, the foundation is awarding
California Community Foundation, California Endowment
Ava DuVernay financed her latest film with money from the Giving Pledgean initiative of the California Endowment, the largest US foundation to commit its entire $4 billion portfolio to social and environmental causesand on May 9, she'll discuss the film's funding model with Miguel A. Santana,
Ava DuVernay financed her latest film with money from the Giving Pledgean initiative of the California Endowment, the largest US foundation to commit its entire $4 billion portfolio to social and environmental causesand on May 9, she'll discuss the film's funding model with Miguel A. Santana,
Silicon Valley Community Foundation, California Endowment
In 2024, Los Angeles will host the Mission Investors Exchange 2024 National Conference, an annual conference that brings together more than 750 philanthropy and impact investing leaders from across the country. This year's theme: " investing in social and environmental change at a time when the
In 2024, Los Angeles will host the Mission Investors Exchange 2024 National Conference, an annual conference that brings together more than 750 philanthropy and impact investing leaders from across the country. This year's theme: " investing in social and environmental change at a time when the
Community Foundation of Southern Indiana
"When you see the kids interacting and them building communitythat's what it is," says Camp Quality Kentuckiana executive director Eddie Bobbitt. "It's bigger than fishing and pie fights." The nonprofit is one of 17 organizations in southern Indiana to receive grants from the Community
"When you see the kids interacting and them building communitythat's what it is," says Camp Quality Kentuckiana executive director Eddie Bobbitt. "It's bigger than fishing and pie fights." The nonprofit is one of 17 organizations in southern Indiana to receive grants from the Community
Community Giving Foundation
"There's one simple statement that we see a lotthat is 'be kind,'" said Kara Seesholtz, CEO of the Community Giving Foundation, after students from 15 school districts in central Pennsylvania handed out $75,000 in grants Thursday. Students in the foundation's Youth in Philanthropy program
"There's one simple statement that we see a lotthat is 'be kind,'" said Kara Seesholtz, CEO of the Community Giving Foundation, after students from 15 school districts in central Pennsylvania handed out $75,000 in grants Thursday. Students in the foundation's Youth in Philanthropy program
Hawaii Community Foundation
If you're in your 60s or older and looking for adult day care in Maui, you're in luck. The nonprofit Maui Adult Day Care Centers lost its West Maui Center in the Lahaina fire last August, but thanks to generous donors, the cost of care at the Central Maui center and transportation from West
If you're in your 60s or older and looking for adult day care in Maui, you're in luck. The nonprofit Maui Adult Day Care Centers lost its West Maui Center in the Lahaina fire last August, but thanks to generous donors, the cost of care at the Central Maui center and transportation from West
Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina will get $2,000 to help with its mentoring program, while the Black Mountain Counseling Center will get $5,000 to provide mental health services to people with low incomes, reports the Asheville Citizen-Times. The news comes via the McDowell
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina will get $2,000 to help with its mentoring program, while the Black Mountain Counseling Center will get $5,000 to provide mental health services to people with low incomes, reports the Asheville Citizen-Times. The news comes via the McDowell
Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
In North Carolina's Haywood County, water is a local matter. Every stream, stream, and even the Pigeon River begin their journey downstream as springs, rainfall, or runoff accumulate high in the mountains. "No water enters the county, it only exits," says Preston Jacobsen, executive director
In North Carolina's Haywood County, water is a local matter. Every stream, stream, and even the Pigeon River begin their journey downstream as springs, rainfall, or runoff accumulate high in the mountains. "No water enters the county, it only exits," says Preston Jacobsen, executive director
Community Foundation of Fayette County
Brennan Wagner-Malia popped up from his seat with candlestick props on his arms as he performed Beauty and the Beast's opening lines from Disney's Beauty and the Beast. As the song progressed, more Main Street Theatre Company performers rose from their seats to join at the front of the room,
Brennan Wagner-Malia popped up from his seat with candlestick props on his arms as he performed Beauty and the Beast's opening lines from Disney's Beauty and the Beast. As the song progressed, more Main Street Theatre Company performers rose from their seats to join at the front of the room,
Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge
"We are very grateful anytime any organization, especially one as important as the Youth Philanthropy Council, takes the time to look at what we're doing." That's how the executive director of the River City Bread Basket sums up the work of Virginia's Youth Philanthropy Council, a program
"We are very grateful anytime any organization, especially one as important as the Youth Philanthropy Council, takes the time to look at what we're doing." That's how the executive director of the River City Bread Basket sums up the work of Virginia's Youth Philanthropy Council, a program
New York Community Trust
Nearly 5,000 kids in the New York area will get a boost in their academic and sports lives thanks to the Heisman Trophy Fund for Youth Development. The fund, a partnership between the Heisman Trophy Trust and the New York Community Trust, awarded $1.2 million in grants this month, NBC New York
Nearly 5,000 kids in the New York area will get a boost in their academic and sports lives thanks to the Heisman Trophy Fund for Youth Development. The fund, a partnership between the Heisman Trophy Trust and the New York Community Trust, awarded $1.2 million in grants this month, NBC New York
Topeka Community Foundation
"God's people deserve a peaceful, quiet, and secure place to stay." Those are the words of Reden Jalosjos, co-owner of Reden Construction, as he breaks the ground on a new 25-unit affordable housing complex in Topeka, Kan., per WIBW. The project, which will be paid for with a $300,000 loan
"God's people deserve a peaceful, quiet, and secure place to stay." Those are the words of Reden Jalosjos, co-owner of Reden Construction, as he breaks the ground on a new 25-unit affordable housing complex in Topeka, Kan., per WIBW. The project, which will be paid for with a $300,000 loan
Community Foundation of Broward
Ten nonprofit organizations in South Florida are getting a total of $300,000 in grants thanks to a new fund meant to fight discrimination in the LGBTQ community. The Our Fund Foundation and the Community Foundation of Broward announced the recipients of the 2024 LGBTQ+ Social Justice & Equity
Ten nonprofit organizations in South Florida are getting a total of $300,000 in grants thanks to a new fund meant to fight discrimination in the LGBTQ community. The Our Fund Foundation and the Community Foundation of Broward announced the recipients of the 2024 LGBTQ+ Social Justice & Equity
Whitefish Community Foundation
"Through our collective efforts, we're not just providing financial support, but we're investing in Montana's vitality and resilience." That from Mike Smith, president of Glacier Bank, which along with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines awarded $190,000 in grants to 17 nonprofit
"Through our collective efforts, we're not just providing financial support, but we're investing in Montana's vitality and resilience." That from Mike Smith, president of Glacier Bank, which along with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines awarded $190,000 in grants to 17 nonprofit
Porter County Community Foundation
The Porter County Community Foundation has awarded $232,184 in grants to 33 Northwest Indiana nonprofit organizations. Among the recipients: 4th Street Theater, $4,000 to support an upstairs HVAC unit; Beverly Shores Museum and Art Gallery, $1,700 to support "Learning the Land: Stewarding
The Porter County Community Foundation has awarded $232,184 in grants to 33 Northwest Indiana nonprofit organizations. Among the recipients: 4th Street Theater, $4,000 to support an upstairs HVAC unit; Beverly Shores Museum and Art Gallery, $1,700 to support "Learning the Land: Stewarding
Central Valley Community Foundation
"California has a unique opportunity to further its efforts to build a'regions' approach to development that brings together goals surrounding economy, equity, and environment," says Ashley Swearengin, former mayor of Fresno and current president and CEO of the Central Valley Community Foundation,
"California has a unique opportunity to further its efforts to build a'regions' approach to development that brings together goals surrounding economy, equity, and environment," says Ashley Swearengin, former mayor of Fresno and current president and CEO of the Central Valley Community Foundation,
Lawrence County Community Foundation
The Boys and Girls Club of Lawrence County is in need of new playground equipment, and the community is coming together to make that happen. The club is asking for donations, and the Lawrence County Community Foundation is now accepting online applications for its 2024 Open Grant Cycle, the
The Boys and Girls Club of Lawrence County is in need of new playground equipment, and the community is coming together to make that happen. The club is asking for donations, and the Lawrence County Community Foundation is now accepting online applications for its 2024 Open Grant Cycle, the
Community Foundation of Jackson Hole
Jackson Hole, Wyo., is famous for its annual Old Bill's Fun Run, but this year's event will have a new nameand a new purpose. The Jackson Hole News & Guide reports the race will be held Sept. 7 this year, instead of its usual Sept. 7 this year. Bill Charney, the 78-year-old founder of
Jackson Hole, Wyo., is famous for its annual Old Bill's Fun Run, but this year's event will have a new nameand a new purpose. The Jackson Hole News & Guide reports the race will be held Sept. 7 this year, instead of its usual Sept. 7 this year. Bill Charney, the 78-year-old founder of
Winona Community Foundation
The Benedictine Foundation of Winona, Minn., has given $57,601 to 10 local nonprofits. Among the recipients: Big Brothers Big Sisters of the 7 Rivers Region: $2,500 to expand the youth mentoring program in Winona by training more mentors. Engage Winona: $4,550 to host a series of educational
The Benedictine Foundation of Winona, Minn., has given $57,601 to 10 local nonprofits. Among the recipients: Big Brothers Big Sisters of the 7 Rivers Region: $2,500 to expand the youth mentoring program in Winona by training more mentors. Engage Winona: $4,550 to host a series of educational
Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
The Fund for Mitchell County in western North Carolina has given more than $860,000 to local nonprofits since it was established in 1999, and this year it has given out $30,930 to 10 organizations, the Asheville Citizen-Times reports. "Building an endowment for Mitchell County has allowed us to
The Fund for Mitchell County in western North Carolina has given more than $860,000 to local nonprofits since it was established in 1999, and this year it has given out $30,930 to 10 organizations, the Asheville Citizen-Times reports. "Building an endowment for Mitchell County has allowed us to
California Community Foundation, San Diego Foundation
The San Diego Foundation is calling for proposals for its 2024 Community Scholars Initiative grant program, which aims to fund "high-impact projects that support students with disabilities, foster students experiencing homelessness, and English language learners," the San Diego Union-Tribune
The San Diego Foundation is calling for proposals for its 2024 Community Scholars Initiative grant program, which aims to fund "high-impact projects that support students with disabilities, foster students experiencing homelessness, and English language learners," the San Diego Union-Tribune
Community Foundation of Sarasota County
"We offer a two-week learn to sail class and learn to race class every fall and so this is the culmination for those who just graduated from the class in the fall to participate on a big time level," says Linda Tiffin, co-chair of the Florida Women's Sailing Association's 50th anniversary Rainbow
"We offer a two-week learn to sail class and learn to race class every fall and so this is the culmination for those who just graduated from the class in the fall to participate on a big time level," says Linda Tiffin, co-chair of the Florida Women's Sailing Association's 50th anniversary Rainbow
Polk County Community Foundation
If you've ever wanted to learn more about butterflies, the Polk County Public Libraries in North Carolina may have just the program for you. The libraries are hosting a series of free lectures on butterflies, starting with "An Introduction to Western Carolina Butterflies" on June 11, reports
If you've ever wanted to learn more about butterflies, the Polk County Public Libraries in North Carolina may have just the program for you. The libraries are hosting a series of free lectures on butterflies, starting with "An Introduction to Western Carolina Butterflies" on June 11, reports
Arkansas Community Foundation
An Arkansas man has been charged with first-degree murder after he allegedly shot and killed his wife's best friend on Valentine's Day, the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports. According to KATV, 46-year-old Jonathan Sanders allegedly shot 28-year-old Ashley Sanders multiple times in the head,
An Arkansas man has been charged with first-degree murder after he allegedly shot and killed his wife's best friend on Valentine's Day, the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports. According to KATV, 46-year-old Jonathan Sanders allegedly shot 28-year-old Ashley Sanders multiple times in the head,
Boston Foundation, Cambridge Community Foundation
Geeta Pradhan is the president of the Cambridge Community Foundation in Massachusetts, and in 2024 she'll become the state's outstanding woman of the year. That's thanks to her work to fight poverty in her city, which she calls "a city defined by four core values"dignity, equity, creativity,
Geeta Pradhan is the president of the Cambridge Community Foundation in Massachusetts, and in 2024 she'll become the state's outstanding woman of the year. That's thanks to her work to fight poverty in her city, which she calls "a city defined by four core values"dignity, equity, creativity,
Community Foundation of the Ozarks
An Air Force veteran in Springfield, Mo., is getting a new roof thanks to the generosity of strangers. Air Force veteran Ronald Clermont received a new roof as part of the Owens Corning Roof Deployment Project, a nationwide effort to show gratitude and honor the veterans who served our country,
An Air Force veteran in Springfield, Mo., is getting a new roof thanks to the generosity of strangers. Air Force veteran Ronald Clermont received a new roof as part of the Owens Corning Roof Deployment Project, a nationwide effort to show gratitude and honor the veterans who served our country,
Community Foundation of the Ozarks
There's a new face at the Community Foundation of the Ozarks in Springfield, Mo., but it's not the kind you might expect. Rather, it's Ashley Silva, who has been promoted to vice president of development and philanthropic services, the Springfield News-Leader reports. Silva, who grew up in
There's a new face at the Community Foundation of the Ozarks in Springfield, Mo., but it's not the kind you might expect. Rather, it's Ashley Silva, who has been promoted to vice president of development and philanthropic services, the Springfield News-Leader reports. Silva, who grew up in
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