As the Cape emerges from the ever present blanket of snow that covered us this winter, I'm happy to report the return of spring and our monthly eNewsletter! We will be reaching out every month with the latest news from the Foundation and our partners. This month we are highlighting a recent grant along with some departures and additions to our team. If there is a particular area of interest to you, please feel free to contact our new Marketing and Communications Officer, Erin Maker at EMaker@capecodfoundation.org. Happy Spring!
Kristin O'Malley
Executive Director
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 The Yarmouth Food Pantry Although spring is finally upon us, the harshness of this winter certainly took a toll on our community. Heavy snow conditions are a nuisance for all, but when you are an hourly worker depending on a paycheck to feed your family, every snow day can quickly turn an already tenuous situation dire. Our local food pantries are the first line of defense for many, filling a vital community need and putting food on tables that may otherwise remain barren. The Cape Cod Foundation recently announced a $5,000 grant award from its Jesse and Juanita Grimes Fund for Humanitarian Services to The Yarmouth Food Pantry to renovate their existing space, increasing accessibility and efficiencies to better serve its ballooning population. The Foundation's Grants Committee cited their desire to address an overwhelming community need and affect real change. It's important to remember that hunger doesn't stop when the sun comes out. Our local food pantries are in need of donations year round. Whether giving of food or your time, it is always appreciated by our neighbors in need.
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 Lisa McNeill and Jari Rapaport at the Foundation's 25th Anniversary CelebrationPHOTO: SCOTT BUTTON
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Jari Rapaport Retires from Grants Committee
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Jari Rapaport moved to Eastham full time in 1994, after years of summering in South Welfleet. Back home in New York, Jari had served as the Director of Advocacy for Family Services of Westchester, Inc. Having lived a life based in service to others, she recognized the best way to get to know her new community was to get involved. After hearing a representative of The Cape Cod Foundation speak at her local church in the mid-1990s, Jari quickly reached out and became a stalwart supporter of the Foundation.
Jari served on The Foundation's Grants Committee for the past 20 years, only recently stepping down in December 2014. Her commitment to the grants process was noted and admired by all of the staff. "Jari always knew each proposal inside and out by the time we sat down as a committee in review," noted program officer Dara Bryan. "She took the responsibility seriously, knowing that a grant from the Foundation often served as an endorsement, inspiring further funding by other organizations."
Serving on any committee for that length of time is a feat in itself, but when asked why she felt compelled to stay, Jari deflected any praise, commenting it was the best way she knew how to keep current with her community. Jari has shared her talents with a number of Cape organizations over the years. Serving on the Board of the Community Development Partnership for over 20 years, Jari was awarded their Gwen Pelletier Award for Excellence in Community Service in 2010. She is a proud member of the League of Women Voters and has served on the Town of Eastham's Human Services Advisory Committee.
Please join us in thanking Jari for her years of committed service to our Cape community. May we all be so lucky to have a supporter like Jari Rapaport in our ranks!
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Town Funds Providing Lasting Legacy
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Lou Lorrey and Susan Loucks of Neighborhood Falmouth accepting their grant award from The Falmouth Fund
GENE MARCHAUD/FALMOUTH ENTERPRISE
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The Falmouth Fund Recognizes its 2015 Grantees
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The Falmouth Fund of The Cape Cod Foundation hosted a reception at Highfield Hall on March 18th in recognition of its 2015 grant recipients. The Falmouth Fund Chair Eileen Miskell presided over the event, welcoming each of the recipients to say a few words about their grant funded program.
The Falmouth Fund was created to build a permanent endowment and award grants to support the Falmouth community. The Falmouth Fund has awarded $200,000 over its six years of grantmaking, including $59,000 awarded in 2015.
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 The Cape Cod Foundation 2014 Scholarship Recipients
JENNIFER LYNCH
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The Cape Cod Foundation administers more than 67 scholarship funds and enjoys a partnership with the Cape Cod Association, one of the oldest and largest scholarship funds in New England. In 2014, scholarship awards from The Cape Cod Foundation and the Cape Cod Association totaled $833,000! As of the April 1st scholarship deadline, the Foundation an the Association have received a combined 798 unduplicated applications. Once received, applications are then reviewed by more than 30 different scholarship committees. If you are interested in volunteering your time to serve on the Scholarship Committee, please contact Dara Bryan. We are already building committees for 2016!
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Please keep the following events in mind this spring!
April 12-18, 2015
Cape Cod Volunteers "Million Hour Challenge"
An entire week dedicated to shining the light on volunteerism here on Cape Cod! Engage with Cape Cod Volunteers on social media and share your volunteering story, and gain some visibility for all of the worthy organizations on Cape Cod.
Saturday, April 18, 2015
Cape Cod Volunteers "Upper Cape Volunteer Fair"
Meet local organizations and learn how you can get involved in your community! 11:30AM-2PM at the First Congregational Church of Falmouth.
Learn More
Sunday, April 19, 2015
All Cape Piano Fund of The Cape Cod Foundation
An annual fundraiser to acknowledge the art of piano playing and to raise money for piano and organ lessons. 4PM at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod. Admission is $18 at the door. Free admission for 18 years old and younger!
Learn More Thursday, May 14th, 2015
Rogers & Gray Charitable Foundation "Comedy for the Community"Help support the Rogers & Gray Insurance Agency Charitable Foundation Fund of The Cape Cod Foundation by lending your laughter. 5:30PM VIP Reception / 6:30PM General Reception at the Wequassett Resort and Golf Club. Click the link for ticket prices and information. Learn More Monday, May 18th, 20152nd Annual Michael H. Cole Charitable Giving Foundation Fund Golf TournamentEntry fee is $200. Dinner and Auction $75. 1PM shot gun start at Ocean Edge Golf Course, Brewster, MA. Learn More
Wednesday, May 20th, 2015
The Joshua A. Nickerson Society Award Presentation and ReceptionCo-hosted and Co-sponsored by The Cape Cod Foundation. Recognizing Robert Murray (2013) and William Snow and the Snow Family (2014) 5PM-7PM at the Cape Cod Museum of Art, Dennis, MA. Learn More
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New Faces at the Foundation
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Joining the Foundation's Board of Directors
Sharon Nunes received her Ph.D. in Materials Science from the University of Connecticut. She retired from IBM in 2012 after spending 28 years in several areas of IBM's businesses. She has been recognized by both IBM and the National Association of Female Executives for her impact in mentoring technical women. She was inducted into the Women in Technology International Hall of Fame and the University of Connecticut Academy of Engineering for Distinguished Engineers.
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Wendy Baker holds a Bachelor's and a Master's degree from the University of Vermont, and her Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration / Organization Behavior from Michigan State University. She has served in a variety of Senior Management roles in higher education and banking. Most recently, she served as Senior Major Gifts Officer and Director of Development at Harvard Business School (HBS). Prior to her work at HBS, she was Associate Dean of the Olin Graduate School of Business at Babson College and also worked as a commercial lender focusing on middle market clients for the former Bank of Boston (now Bank of America).
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Joining the Staff of the Foundation
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Erin Maker has recently joined the Foundation's staff as Marketing and Communications Officer. She has spent the last nine years working for global technology firms, BackOffice Associates and Zudy Software. Earlier in her career, Erin spent time in the non-profit sector, working for a Washington D.C.-based private family foundation and a Cape-based advocacy group.
"I'm thrilled to be working locally with such an impactful organization. Despite the number of roles I've filled throughout my career, I've always considered myself a storyteller at heart. I'm looking forward to sharing the stories regarding The Foundation's critical role in our region," stated Erin.
Outside of the office, Erin is an avid runner and interior designer. With a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and English from Villanova University, Erin is also a proud alumnus of Barnstable High School. She lives in Cummaquid with her husband, young son and two dogs. If you are interested in hearing more about marketing initiatives at the Foundation, please feel free to reach out to Erin.
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