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Emily Peers of Presque Isle has joined the Maine Community Foundation's Aroostook County Committee.
MaineCF's county and regional committees comprise community members who live or work in the region.
They serve as ambassadors for the foundation, sharing their knowledge and providing on-the-ground leadership for the Foundation.
The committee's volunteer advisors review grant proposals for Maine CF's Community Building Grant Program and recommend grant awards from the Arostook County Fund.
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A customized collection of grant news from foundations and the federal government from around the Web.
The 19th annual National Philanthropy Day Awards celebration was held at the United Against Poverty UP Center, a former citrus packing facility.A group of honored leaders were acknowledged for their...more
Marilyn Skinner was a dedicated, creative community leader in Kokomo, known for her enriching contributions. Partnering with Altrusa, she organized events to teach junior high students about...more
Cindy Lee Stine was born on December 8, 1954 at Beth Israel Hospital in Newark, NJ.RYOT was expanded in Pike County to include the Wallenpaupack School District.Cindy volunteered to coordinate the...more
Foundation: Maine Community Foundation
Emily Peers of Presque Isle has joined the Maine Community Foundation's Aroostook County Committee.MaineCF's county and regional committees comprise community members who live or work in the...more
Through creative grant funding and collective efforts, these schools are building bridges between education, industry, and civic engagement.These schools are empowering students to make a difference...more
Community Development Halton has been awarded a Fall 2024 grant from the Burlington Foundation.The grant will help empower youth by providing leadership opportunities that amplify their voices in...more
When you consider where someone gives their treasure, or volunteers their time and talent, or connects others with a cause, their heart is there, too! As we approach the end of the year and share in...more
Foundation: National Philanthropic Trust
Charitable Dollars Rose 3.7% Through June the Largest Second-Quarter Jump in 4 years.Half of Nonprofit Leaders Cited Donor Acquisition as a Top Challenge this year.The value of a volunteer hour...more
Stakeholders in philanthropy demand policy framework for volunteerism in Ghana.Stakeholders at the Ghana Philanthropy Conference 2024 have called on the government to implement a deliberate national...more
On November 14, 2024, at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, the Sustainable Debt Coalition (SDC) brought together finance ministers, climate finance leaders, and civil society representatives.The event...more
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Social Entrepreneurs Who Don’t Self-Define as Social Entrepreneurs
Village Capital announced the winners of the $50,000 prize awarded to social entrepreneurs who don’t “self-define as social entrepreneurs”. The winners didn’t start out thinking of themselves as social enterprises.
