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Issue 5 - 12/26/12
There is something about change that inspires me. I might change the way furniture is arranged in my living room for a fresher feel, change my career path, as I did with Impact Grantmaking, or completely change my life by adopting a puppy -- yes, I now have a puppy!
At 10 weeks old, pup is completely care-free and I need to watch every move she makes, for her safety and my sanity. I've noticed that most things happen in spurts of 30-seconds or less: petting, jumping, eating, running, training, and then she sleeps for 30 minutes or more! I've accepted that changing her behavior is going to be a slow process, that I need to take a deliberate course of action towards change, and that as we work together, we learn together.
Being passionate about my work, I couldn't help but make the connection that in the course of living, change is inevitable, whether one causes it or not. One day you are content and care-free, and the next day you find things have changed and you are starting over. At that point, you may have support of family and friends to regroup and begin building anew, or you may be alone and need the assistance of a nonprofit to help you get back on your feet. Either scenario requires taking deliberate action, having faith, and seeking the help of others.
For many reasons, people make charitable donations at the end of the year. If you are one of these people, here's a suggestion: pick a cause that creates the kind of positive change for another that you would want for yourself--it's that simple!
Have a wonderful New Year!
Jennifer
Jennifer Durand, Founder
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Pearl Buck Center - Transportation Funding
Funding for transportation to facilitate children's Preschool attendance. Access is the key to providing maximum benefits from their specialized, nurturing, learning environment. Bussing the children to and from school helps Pearl reach 92% in attendance rates. Requesting: $3,500
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Ophelia's Place - Development Director
In order to continue providing after school drop-in, skill-building classes, and individual counseling services to girls ages 10-18, they need to hire a Development Director to help increase funding, manage current donor base, develop fundraising events. Requesting: $29,600
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ShelterCare
Needs are to upgrade its computers, software, and overall technology which is critical for the service providers and clients as they transition to Electronic Health Records.
Goal: $95,404
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Centro LatinoAmericano
Mediation training for two to three Latino volunteers who can assist immigrated members of our community in problem solving various issues. Requesting: $10,693
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SAIL Housing
Increasing Services
Residential housing for adults with developmental disabilities seeks funds to increase their Resident Liaison's hours which are a critical part of the success of residents.
Requesting: $8,638
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Parenting Now! (formerly Birth to Three)
Program Support
Seeks funding to support their early childhood Children's Program which includes parenting education and support groups. Requesting: $8,000
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Metro Affordable
Youth Programs
Seeks funding for programs which engage youth and help develop strong, healthy and caring adults. Requesting $3,000
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Upstart Crow Studios
Scholarship Funds
Seeks funding for performing arts programs for children. Over 75 children need scholarships to participate. Requesting: $4,000
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SAIL Housing
Technology Needs
For cognitively accessible computers, software and educational materials for developmentally disabled individuals. Requesting: $13,836
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ARC of Lane County
Capacity Building
To add 12 Saturdays per year for their Take-A Break respite program. Gives parents a break from their child with an intellectual development disability. Requesting: $25,000
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HIV Alliance - Outreach
Seeks funds to increase outreach and educational programs focused on healthy life choices for youth ages 13-24. Requesting: $10,000 Learn More
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Food for Lane County
Emergency Generator
Need emergency generator to enhance food security and disaster preparedness in Lane County and state. Requesting: $33,500 Learn More
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Benefits for Donors and Making a Donation
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For Donors:
- View vetted proposals from nonprofit organizations
- Every Tuesday receive weekly updates of project listings
- Choose the proposal you would like to fund, in any amount
- Target your year-end giving and make the decision as a family
- Donate into rural areas which often host greater need
How to Make a Donation:
- Contact Impact Grantmaking for the organization's website or mailing address
- Go direct to the nonprofit's website and use their on-line credit card service
- If you have a Donor Advised Fund, contact your administrator and make a grant recommendation for the project and amount you desire to donate
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Wellsprings Friends School - 14 Seat Activity Bus
Alternative learning environment for students in a supportive community. Students are mentored and assisted in working towards graduation. Requesting: $30,000
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NEDCO - Free Tax Prep
In collaboration with several agencies, NEDCO will operate a Super Site for free tax prep, financial workshops, education and coaching for families to leverage their refund to make better financial decisions.
Requesting: $35,000
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Eugene Hearing & Speech Center
Capacity/Outreach
Seeks funds to upgrade donor software to increase donors and maintain current donor-base, add part-time development assistant. Requesting: $35,765
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BRING Recycling -
Capital Campaign
The BRING It Home project is working toward completion of their 12-year capacity building, capital improvement plan facility known as the Planet Improvement Center. Goal: $600,000; raised to date: $270,000; balance to raise $330,000
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Cascades Raptor Center
Capital Campaign
Seek funds to build a Flight Training Arena and Visitor Center to enhance and expand educational offerings, provide enrichment activities for flighted birds, and increase income toward better sustainability.
Goal: $145,000 Learn More
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Metro Affordable Housing
15-passenger Van
Seeks funding for a new 15-passenger van to help support various programs which Metro provides in Lane County. Requesting: $5,000
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