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| September 2012 | Vol 5, Issue 8
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Giving Matters
Door County
Community Foundation |
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| Greetings! | 
Working professionally in the world of philanthropy for the last two decades, I am often asked to volunteer with the business, legal or fund development aspects of managing a non-profit corporation. It's been quite a few years since I've been involved with the "retail" end of the charitable world in which you make modest appeals for help from complete strangers. But it all came rushing back to me on a recent Saturday as I stood at the entrance to Tadych's Econofoods in Sturgeon Bay.
As I volunteered that Saturday, my role was to speak very briefly with hundreds of people who were entering the grocery store. It was fascinating experience that was incredibly heartening, and I'm sad to say, just a wee bit disappointing.
First, some background. The Door County Healthy Families program helps relieve tensions in families with young children by providing comprehensive support services. Their work often begins in the hospital shortly after a baby is born and continues with home visitations until the child begins school. The Family Support Workers who offer this family support have a single and honorable goal - to help these new parents become great parents.
Visit the Peninsula Pulse to read the rest of the story.
It's time to go back to school in Door County! 
Bret N. Bicoy, President & CEO
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Our Board of Directors
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John Herlache, Chairman
David Eliot, Vice Chairman
Polly Alberts, Secretary
Mike Felhofer, Treasurer
Dick Egan, Previous Chairman
Ruth Barker
Bill Boettcher
Michael Brecke
Jacinda Duffin
Richard Hauser
Mark Jinkins
Arvid Munson
Kaaren Northrop
Marcia Peterson
Nancy Sargent
Jane Stevenson
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| Celebrate Women! Tribute Book 2012 | 
The Women's Fund of Door County recently unveiled Celebrate Women! - the 2012 Tribute Book.
The Tribute Book provides families and friends a wonderful way to recognize and pay tribute to the accomplishments of important women in their lives. The women in this inaugural book cross the spectrum of age and experience; each makes a lasting imprint on the life of another in our community. Their stories nurture our future. We are grateful for the impact they have made, and for their exemplary lives.
These Tributes will be hosted on the Women's Fund website for the next year - but you can download your copy of the Tribute Book today.
100% of the donations to the Tribute Book are placed in the Women's Fund Endowment, providing a permanent source of support for programs in Door County. Because when she thrives, we all prosper.
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| Youth Mini-Grants Available for 2012-2013 School Year |
The Door County Service Club Coalition is pleased to announce that the Youth as Resources and Youth in Theatre Grants are back for the 2012-2013 school year.
The Youth as Resources program provides financial support to projects which use the the skills, talents and abilities of young people to serve or educate others.
The Youth in Theatre Grant program provides financial assistance to Door County theatrical productions in which youth play a significant role in its production and/or on-stage performance.
Deadlines are October 1, December 3, March 1 and May 1 during the 2012-2013 school year. Youth applicants will be required to present their ideas to a small evaluation panel. Decisions are typically available the day after the presentation. The maximum mini-grant award is $500.
Read the guidelines and download the application materials on the Community Foundation's website. Applicants are strongly encouraged to speak with Christine Henkel prior to the submission of an application.
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| Green Fund Deadline is September 18th |
As a reminder, the deadline for the Green Fund is quickly approaching.
The Community Foundation is looking for applications from both traditional environmental
 organizations and non-environmental charities with ideas on how they might incorporate an environmentally conscious perspective into their work.
Green Fund materials may be downloaded from the Green Fund website. Applications and supporting materials must be received at the Community Foundation by Tuesday, September 18th.
If you have questions or would like feedback on your idea prior to submitting an application, contact Christine Henkel.
The Door County Green Fund is one of the Community Foundation's Community Impact Funds. To learn about how you can include a gift in your estate plans to forever to support this critical issue - or any other issue important to you - contact us!
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| Women's Fund Fall Grant Deadline is September 25th |
The Women's Fund Fall Grant deadline will also soon be here.
The Women's Fund of Door County builds, enriches and nurtures the lives of women and girls through collective wisdom and philanthropy. It's a comprehensive resource established to promote community-  wide understanding of the status of women and girls to improve their quality of life.
Priority will be given to applications that: (1) Provide education and information, (2) Build self-esteem and dignity, (3) Support solutions for critical issues, and (4) Are research-based and data-driven with a focus on solutions.
Download the applications materials from the Women's Fund website. Questions may directed to Christine Henkel at the Community Foundation.
All charities and organizations that are awarded a grant will be required to execute a Grant Agreement with the Community Foundation outlining the terms of the grant, including a requirement that a final report be submitted for evaluation purposes.
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| Endowments in Action: DOOR CANcer Fund |
The Community Community Foundation is honored to administer the Endowment Fund of DOOR CANcer, Inc.
DOOR CANcer, Inc. is a community based charitable organization dedicated to helping Door County residents with financial needs during treatment for cancer. It strives to make life a little easier for families who are living with cancer by offering financial assistance with the costs of everyday living.
 While DOOR CANcer does not pay medical bills or cover prescription drugs, the organization will assist families with rent or mortgage payments, insurance premiums, transportation and lodging costs related to treatment, utility bills, food for the family and other non-medical expenses as determined appropriate. DOOR CANcer does not employ any staff - all time is donated.
Recipients must reside in Door County and be in active treatment for cancer. Generally, no funds are awarded directly to the applicant. Payment coupons or account numbers must be provided to DOOR CANcer and payment will be made directly to the company or vendor owed.
Please consider incorporating gift to the DOOR CANcer Endowment Fund in your estate plans. Speak with your attorney, accountant or other estate planning professional. Or contact the Community Foundation and we'd be glad to help facilitate your generosity.
Many charities entrust the administration of their endowment funds to the Community Foundation.
It's a safe and responsible way to manage endowed gifts, long-term assets or operational reserves. The non-profit community also counts on the Community Foundation's planned giving expertise to facilitate gifts into their endowments. By aggregating these assets under the umbrella of the Community Foundation, economies of scale allow for a far more diversified investment portfolio and lower investment fees than any of the charities could achieve on their own.
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| Visit us Online and Like us on Facebook! |
For the latest news, pictures and information on charity in Door County, connect with us online! There's no faster way to keep up on the latest news! Door County Community Foundation
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 Door County Green Fund
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The Door County Community Foundation, Inc. is a collection of separate charitable funds set up by individuals, families, non-profit organizations, private foundations and businesses that are managed, invested and disbursed for the current and future good of Door County.
Inspiring People to Give Back to Sustain the Community We Love.
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