Community Currents Masthead Winter 2011

a young Richard English     

Richard English Leaves Bequest of $20 Million,
an Unprecedented Gift   


The Community Foundation received the largest bequest ever from Richard English this year. The magnitude of his generosity will be felt for generations and will strengthen the future of 5 local nonprofits...   

 

MaryWade Transportation Program

$2.7 Million in Competitive Grants

 

 

Many of the grants awarded through the Responsive New Grant process this year address issues that affect low-income individuals, enhance student achievement and contribute to strengthening nonprofits...  

 

 

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Foundation Gives It Forward at 83rd Annual Meeting  

 

More than 250 participated in a special I Give It Forward live edition of The Foundation's newsletter. giveGreater.org and trends in philanthropy were discussed. The evening was capped by a local poet's live performance...

 

 

 

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"Learn & Share" Created to Inform & Inspire Local Giving 

 

Learn and Share is an evolving resource that outlines community issues in eight categories and provides you with data, stories, research and articles about the work of...

 

 

 

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