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Gulf Coast Community Foundation
When Charles Barancik and his wife, Margery, opened the Resilient Retreat for first responders in Sarasota, Fla., in 1992, they didn't think it would grow to more than 100 rooms. It did, and now, thanks to a nearly half-million-dollar grant from the Barancik Foundation, it will, reports the
When Charles Barancik and his wife, Margery, opened the Resilient Retreat for first responders in Sarasota, Fla., in 1992, they didn't think it would grow to more than 100 rooms. It did, and now, thanks to a nearly half-million-dollar grant from the Barancik Foundation, it will, reports the
Community Foundation of Sarasota County
There are nearly 750 nonprofit organizations in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, and DeSoto counties in Florida, providing everything from health and youth services to education and the arts, per a new report from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County. But while "the nonprofit sector is
There are nearly 750 nonprofit organizations in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, and DeSoto counties in Florida, providing everything from health and youth services to education and the arts, per a new report from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County. But while "the nonprofit sector is
California Community Foundation
Donald Trump's plan to make Mexico pay for a border wall isn't sitting well with some Mexicans, the Los Angeles Times reports. "I'm not going to pay for that wall," says Sergio Sarmiento, a 52-year-old truck driver from Sonora, Mexico. "I'm not going to pay for that f---ing
Donald Trump's plan to make Mexico pay for a border wall isn't sitting well with some Mexicans, the Los Angeles Times reports. "I'm not going to pay for that wall," says Sergio Sarmiento, a 52-year-old truck driver from Sonora, Mexico. "I'm not going to pay for that f---ing
Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation
The Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation is accepting grant applications for its Berkeley County Industrial Park Development Fund through July 31st. Organizations eligible to apply include nonprofits, public schools, and government agencies serving Berkeley County. The fund was
The Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation is accepting grant applications for its Berkeley County Industrial Park Development Fund through July 31st. Organizations eligible to apply include nonprofits, public schools, and government agencies serving Berkeley County. The fund was
Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County
The Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County has given more than half a million dollars to nine local nonprofits over the last few years, the Baltimore Sun reports. This year, the foundation awarded $439,832 to nine organizations, including the Anne Arundel County Food Bank, which will use
The Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County has given more than half a million dollars to nine local nonprofits over the last few years, the Baltimore Sun reports. This year, the foundation awarded $439,832 to nine organizations, including the Anne Arundel County Food Bank, which will use
Ayrshire Foundation, Pasadena Community Foundation
Hikers in Pasadena, Calif., will soon be able to enjoy more of the city's native plants and animals. The One Arroyo Foundation on Saturday broke the ground on a project to restore 3.5 miles of trails in the Arroyo Seco, which runs from the mountains to the sea and is Pasadena's crown jewel, the
Hikers in Pasadena, Calif., will soon be able to enjoy more of the city's native plants and animals. The One Arroyo Foundation on Saturday broke the ground on a project to restore 3.5 miles of trails in the Arroyo Seco, which runs from the mountains to the sea and is Pasadena's crown jewel, the
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Detroit's iconic Michigan Central Station is open for business after a six-year renovation that saw millions of gallons of water removed from the building. The station, which had fallen into deep decay in the city's Corktown neighborhood, was purchased by Ford in 2018 to become a campus for
Detroit's iconic Michigan Central Station is open for business after a six-year renovation that saw millions of gallons of water removed from the building. The station, which had fallen into deep decay in the city's Corktown neighborhood, was purchased by Ford in 2018 to become a campus for
Pine Bluff Area Community Foundation
Police in Pine Bluff, Ark., say they've found the body of a man believed to be in his 50s who was reported missing more than a month ago. Authorities say the remains were found in a home on the city's north side on Sunday, the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports. Police say the man's body has
Police in Pine Bluff, Ark., say they've found the body of a man believed to be in his 50s who was reported missing more than a month ago. Authorities say the remains were found in a home on the city's north side on Sunday, the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports. Police say the man's body has
Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation
After 22 years as CEO of Adams Community Bank in Massachusetts, Jeffrey O'Brien is stepping down. "I have spent my entire career with the Bank, and look forward to the end of this transition," he says in a press release. O'Brien, who joined the bank as a financial officer in 1997, started
After 22 years as CEO of Adams Community Bank in Massachusetts, Jeffrey O'Brien is stepping down. "I have spent my entire career with the Bank, and look forward to the end of this transition," he says in a press release. O'Brien, who joined the bank as a financial officer in 1997, started
Gulf Coast Community Foundation
A Mississippi man has been charged with arson, burglary, and more after police say he set fire to the home of his estranged wife's best friend. Police say Stefan Rowald, 35, broke into the home in Gautier on Saturday night and set it on fire, reports the Clarion-Ledger. He also allegedly set
A Mississippi man has been charged with arson, burglary, and more after police say he set fire to the home of his estranged wife's best friend. Police say Stefan Rowald, 35, broke into the home in Gautier on Saturday night and set it on fire, reports the Clarion-Ledger. He also allegedly set
Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne
"We know that per (211's) study that over 50% of the Hispanic population does not know about or is not accessing nonprofit services. So we really want to make sure that we're serving those populations and making sure that they are aware of the services," Alison Gerardot, chief impact officer at
"We know that per (211's) study that over 50% of the Hispanic population does not know about or is not accessing nonprofit services. So we really want to make sure that we're serving those populations and making sure that they are aware of the services," Alison Gerardot, chief impact officer at
Arizona Community Foundation
The Arizona Community Foundation has named its first-ever chief impact officer, a position that will oversee the implementation of strategic initiatives aimed at fostering statewide growth and community impact. Michelle Gayles will take over for Anna Mar ? 'a Ch ?'vez, who says in a press
The Arizona Community Foundation has named its first-ever chief impact officer, a position that will oversee the implementation of strategic initiatives aimed at fostering statewide growth and community impact. Michelle Gayles will take over for Anna Mar ? 'a Ch ?'vez, who says in a press
Humboldt Area Foundation, Wild Rivers Community Foundation
"My heart is full because of all your hard work, and our foundation is here to support you and celebrate your efforts to create wonderful opportunities for our youth." Those are the words of Gina Zottola, vice president of Advancement and Philanthropic Innovation at the Humboldt Area
"My heart is full because of all your hard work, and our foundation is here to support you and celebrate your efforts to create wonderful opportunities for our youth." Those are the words of Gina Zottola, vice president of Advancement and Philanthropic Innovation at the Humboldt Area
El Paso Community Foundation
"There are almost no words to describe the excitement and anticipation we feel," Stephanie Otero tells El Paso Matters. Otero is the interim CEO of La Nube, a $72 million STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) discovery center that opened Saturday in downtown El Paso. The
"There are almost no words to describe the excitement and anticipation we feel," Stephanie Otero tells El Paso Matters. Otero is the interim CEO of La Nube, a $72 million STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) discovery center that opened Saturday in downtown El Paso. The
New York Community Trust
New York City's shelter population is at a record high, largely fueled by the arrival of new migrants, while the number of people sleeping on the street reached a 15-year peak this year. But the number of shelter beds set aside specifically for young people has remained stagnant for years, and
New York City's shelter population is at a record high, largely fueled by the arrival of new migrants, while the number of people sleeping on the street reached a 15-year peak this year. But the number of shelter beds set aside specifically for young people has remained stagnant for years, and
Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Gulf Coast Community Foundation, Oklahoma City Community Foundation
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has chosen Graci McGillicuddy to enter the Florida Women's Hall of Fame in 2024. McGillicuddy, the co-founder of the All Star Children's Foundation, a Sarasota-based child advocacy center that fights child abuse, has made "significant contributions to the state of
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has chosen Graci McGillicuddy to enter the Florida Women's Hall of Fame in 2024. McGillicuddy, the co-founder of the All Star Children's Foundation, a Sarasota-based child advocacy center that fights child abuse, has made "significant contributions to the state of
Arkansas Community Foundation
The community of Fordyce, Ark., is reeling after Friday's mass shooting that left four people dead, including the suspected gunman. "None of us ever imagined we would have to respond in the aftermath of a shooting in a peaceful town like Fordyce," says Arkansas Sen. Matt Stone, per the
The community of Fordyce, Ark., is reeling after Friday's mass shooting that left four people dead, including the suspected gunman. "None of us ever imagined we would have to respond in the aftermath of a shooting in a peaceful town like Fordyce," says Arkansas Sen. Matt Stone, per the
Quad Cities Community Foundation
Nine nonprofits in the Quad Cities, Ill., have been awarded a total of $150,000 in grants to help them "build and strengthen the systems, structures, cultures, skills, resources, and power that they need to serve their communities," per a press release from the Quad Cities Community
Nine nonprofits in the Quad Cities, Ill., have been awarded a total of $150,000 in grants to help them "build and strengthen the systems, structures, cultures, skills, resources, and power that they need to serve their communities," per a press release from the Quad Cities Community
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