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March
29, 2010
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Spirit of
Philanthropy Awards
We all know a
people who take their time, talent and treasure and use it to help
others.
And, many times these people are the unsung heroes of our community. Wouldn't it be
nice to recognize them and their spirit of
philanthropy? The Community Foundation is
currenty accepting nominations for youth, individual and
corporate Spirit of Philanthropy
nominees. Check out the nomination application at
www.comfdn.org or stop by
the Foundation office to pick one up today!
All nominations
are due April
9th before noon, so nominate someone soon!
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Kid's Count Luncheon
Roseburg Event Center
See today's eNews for details or call 668-8082.
11:00 - 1:00
College Wesleyan Church will host 3 prayer gatherings
and one will be held in downtown Marion at the Community
Foundation of Grant County.
Tuesday,
Gas City Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner
Mark your calendars now. More details coming soon!
Community Foundation's Annual Meeting
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
SAVE THE DATE NOW -
Transformation: How does generosity transform Grant County?
Board of Directors
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Donate Online
to any fund by clicking on our donation button.
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Just For You
What Legacy Will You Leave?
What legacy will you leave?
Part of your legacy may include giving. Click
here to receive our brochure to
learn more about creating your legacy with a bequest in your will.
Personal
Planner
Your
Plan for Senior Care
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Planning for retirement and
senior care is a very important activity. The activities of daily
living for a senior person include eating, dressing, bathing,
walking and moving.
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Savvy Senior
Tips
and Treatments for Snoring Seniors
Dear
Savvy Living,
My 60-year-old husband has become a terrible
snorer, especially over the past few years. It's gotten to the point
where I can't stand to sleep in the same room as him anymore. What
can help us?
Washington
Hotline
Healthcare
Bills Pass
On
March 23, 2010, President Obama signed the Patient Protection and
Affordable Care Act (H.R. 3590). The Act had initially passed the
Senate in December and was passed by the House on March 21.
Finances
Cost
Plus Rises on Profitable Quarter
Shares
of Cost Plus, Inc. rose over 10% this week following the company's
report of a profitable fourth-quarter for 2009 and a positive outlook
for 2010. For the fourth-quarter, the company reported $21 million in
net income, a $39 million improvement over the prior year.
Treasurys
Fall; Auctions Push Yields Higher
Treasurys
fell to one of the biggest weekly losses for the year this week, with
yields rising to new highs. The 10-year note hit the highest level
since June of 2009, as investors voiced concern about the federal
government's ability to tackle mounting debt.
Mortgage
Rates Inch Up
Freddie Mac reported mortgage rates steadily inching up
this week, following the rise in bond yields. The 30-year fixed-rate
mortgage (FRM) averaged 4.99%, up slightly from last week when it
averaged 4.96%.
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Please help our Local Chapter by
participating in our 5th Annual Festival of Tables
What
is it? Red Cross
Fundraiser in which any organization, business, church, family or
group can sponsor a table for $100. This includes a meal for up to 8,
plus live entertainment by Upward Praise and the Rejoice Team. Each
table sponsored will be decorated by you. The end result will be many
tables set in different themes thus the "Festival of
Tables." We also will have a basket auction (ex: Day at the Spa,
Tastefully Simple, and John Deere). We will be glad to take any items
you may want to donate for our auction.
How
do I decorate? You can use any theme and decorations you would like.
You can promote your business, church or any organization. Examples of past themes: James
Dean, Day at the Beach, seasonal, patriotic, or business décor.
Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 tables. Create your own
masterpiece from china to paper. (These three are samples from last
year)
When? Thursday, April
29th at 6:30 pm
Where?
Brookhaven
Wesleyan Church@ 2960 E 38th Street, Marion
How
does this help our local Chapter? 100% of the proceeds will be used by our chapter to help
our military and fire victims in our community.
How do
I sign up? You can
contact the office via phone 662-7600
or via email grantcoredcross@sbcglobal.net.
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Dear Donors,
March Madness,
Final Four, Brackets, Spring Break, and SUNSHINE...yes, it's
(finally) Spring in Indiana! Ahhhh, let's just take a minute to
soak it all in.
I know my own
kids are counting down the days until end of school already. And,
many more across our county are counting down to the day they
graduate and hoping that a scholarship or two will help make their
dream of college a reality.
Did you know The
Community Foundation of Grant County grants over 200 individual
scholarships each year? However, we have nearly 400 applicants
requesting college funding.
It's difficult
to say "no" to any of these deserving candidates, but you
can help. If you know what a benefit a college degree can be to
your quality of life, if someone gave you a leg up along the way, or
if you simply know some of these hard working kids that are striving
for college acceptance, you can always make a donation to the
Foundation to help. Our website is open
24 hours a day for online donations. Or you could set up a
scholarship fund! Either way, there are many ways to contact
us:
Find Us:
505 West Third Street, Marion, Indiana
Read Us:
www.comfdn.org
Email Us:
foundationoffice@comfdn.org
Reach Us:
765.662.0065
Fax Us:
765.662.1438
Facebook Us:
www.facebook.com/comfdn
Tweet Us:
www.twitter.com/comfdn
Come on...be a
difference-maker, you know you want to!
Peace and Blessings,
Dawn
Dawn own, CFRM
Our website is open 24
hours a day!
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compliance with the National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations
by the Council on Foundations.
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