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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
Inaugural poem in sync with Leaders of Today
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
The latter is in partnership with the Elyria Arts Council and funded through the Community Foundation of Lorain County's Racial Equity...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
The latter is in partnership with the Elyria Arts Council and funded through the Community Foundation of Lorain County's Racial Equity...more
Community Foundation of Lorain County emergency funds granted to assist the homeless
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
In a news release, the Community Foundation said it strives to be responsive to the needs of the community. During the novel coronavirus pandemic,...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
In a news release, the Community Foundation said it strives to be responsive to the needs of the community. During the novel coronavirus pandemic,...more
Lorain County Commissioners should help agencies helping residents | Editorial
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
No, the county is not a community foundation, Mr. Moore, but the commissioners can show they are concerned about the community by not taking...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
No, the county is not a community foundation, Mr. Moore, but the commissioners can show they are concerned about the community by not taking...more
Midview Endowment Fund kicks off '30 for 30' fundraising campaign
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
The fund itself, which is overseen by the Community Foundation of Lorain County, is divided into five special interest areas which include...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
The fund itself, which is overseen by the Community Foundation of Lorain County, is divided into five special interest areas which include...more
Community Foundation of Lorain County announces $1 million in grants
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
On Dec. 17, the Community Foundation announced help was on the way to organizations serving numerous sectors of Lorain County. - Advertisement...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
On Dec. 17, the Community Foundation announced help was on the way to organizations serving numerous sectors of Lorain County. - Advertisement...more
Lorain's Lakeview Park ground tested for pier project
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
We will then have a steady account with the Community Foundation of Lorain County to take care of the maintenance of it.” Levit said the...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
We will then have a steady account with the Community Foundation of Lorain County to take care of the maintenance of it.” Levit said the...more
Lorain County Public Health helps residents with prescription medication
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County, Nord Family Foundation
... Pharmacy, and with funding provided by the Community Foundation of Lorain County and Nord Family Foundation, according to the...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County, Nord Family Foundation
... Pharmacy, and with funding provided by the Community Foundation of Lorain County and Nord Family Foundation, according to the...more
Women's Fund awards grants in Lorain County
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
... a virtual Philanthropy Panel featuring philanthropic leaders released Nov. ... To watch the Philanthropy Panel or to donate to the Women's Fund,...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
... a virtual Philanthropy Panel featuring philanthropic leaders released Nov. ... To watch the Philanthropy Panel or to donate to the Women's Fund,...more
Community Foundation gives out racial equity grants
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
ELYRIA — Four grants aimed at moving toward racial equity were handed out by the Community Foundation of Lorain County on...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
ELYRIA — Four grants aimed at moving toward racial equity were handed out by the Community Foundation of Lorain County on...more
Neighbor Up examines assets of people, community in Lorain
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County, Cleveland Foundation
The Community Foundation of Lorain County is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. The foundation has led a longtime investment in the city...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County, Cleveland Foundation
The Community Foundation of Lorain County is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. The foundation has led a longtime investment in the city...more
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Childcare Charitable Group Named Top Social Enterprise
Employers For Childcare Charitable Group (EFCG), a Lisburn-based charity, has been crowned top Social Enterprise at the Ulster Final of 2014’s Ulster Bank Business Achievers Awards. EFCG seeks to “make it easier for parents with dependent children to get into work and to stay in work.”