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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
Lorain County Community Foundation highlights youth, neighborhoods, reading
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
The meeting highlighted the efforts of the youth board and micro-grants to help ... worldwide and has mailed more than 104 million books to...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
The meeting highlighted the efforts of the youth board and micro-grants to help ... worldwide and has mailed more than 104 million books to...more
New Art Exhibit Will Support Lorain County Art Endowment
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
From Community Foundation Lorain County: Art lovers can own a piece of original art and at the same time contribute to a permanent endowment...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
From Community Foundation Lorain County: Art lovers can own a piece of original art and at the same time contribute to a permanent endowment...more
New Art Exhibit Will Support Lorain County Art Endowment
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
From Community Foundation Lorain County: Art lovers can own a piece of original art and at the same time contribute to a permanent endowment...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
From Community Foundation Lorain County: Art lovers can own a piece of original art and at the same time contribute to a permanent endowment...more
Lorain Historical Society opens children's room
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County, Stocker Foundation
Piscopo said the program and the room would not be possible without contributions from the Stocker Foundation and the Community Foundation of Lorain County. The room, which will not be open until...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County, Stocker Foundation
Piscopo said the program and the room would not be possible without contributions from the Stocker Foundation and the Community Foundation of Lorain County. The room, which will not be open until...more
Community Foundation of Lorain County scholarship applications due March 2
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
More than $800,000 in scholarships are being offered to local residents by the Community Foundation of Lorain County. Scholarships are available for high school seniors, but also for anyone pursuing...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
More than $800,000 in scholarships are being offered to local residents by the Community Foundation of Lorain County. Scholarships are available for high school seniors, but also for anyone pursuing...more
Scholarship available through Community Foundation of Lorain County
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
Lorain County residents may not be aware of the many scholarships offered by the Community Foundation of Lorain County, according to a news...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
Lorain County residents may not be aware of the many scholarships offered by the Community Foundation of Lorain County, according to a news...more
Businessman and philanthropist dies
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
Additionally, he sat on the boards of a number of local organizations including the YMCA, Salvation Army, LCCC Foundation Board, Lorain Rotary Club and the Community Foundation of Lorain County among...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County
Additionally, he sat on the boards of a number of local organizations including the YMCA, Salvation Army, LCCC Foundation Board, Lorain Rotary Club and the Community Foundation of Lorain County among...more
Countywide initiative to fight opioid epidemic
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County, Nord Family Foundation
We see it with our friends and in our neighborhoods because the effect is everywhere,” said Cindy Andrews, the Community Foundation's president and CEO. “An epidemic of this magnitude demands...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County, Nord Family Foundation
We see it with our friends and in our neighborhoods because the effect is everywhere,” said Cindy Andrews, the Community Foundation's president and CEO. “An epidemic of this magnitude demands...more
Coalition takes aim at opioid addiction crisis in Lorain County
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County, Nord Family Foundation
Dustin Braley shares his personal journey dealing with opioid addiction, during the announcement of the Philanthropic and Community Coalition to End the Opioid Epidemic, Jan. 25, 2018. Braley said a...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County, Nord Family Foundation
Dustin Braley shares his personal journey dealing with opioid addiction, during the announcement of the Philanthropic and Community Coalition to End the Opioid Epidemic, Jan. 25, 2018. Braley said a...more
Lorain County foundations to reveal 'Opioid Crisis' study this week; public invited
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County, Nord Family Foundation
Local foundations have created the Philanthropic and Community Coalition to End the Opioid Epidemic. Leaders of the movement will release the “Community Assessment of the Opioid Crisis in Lorain...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Lorain County, Nord Family Foundation
Local foundations have created the Philanthropic and Community Coalition to End the Opioid Epidemic. Leaders of the movement will release the “Community Assessment of the Opioid Crisis in Lorain...more
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