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Saturday,
(See story in this week's eNews.)
Saturday, September 19th
Hand of Hope Walk / Fundraiser
Rally starts at 8:45 a.m.
Community Founation's 25 in 25
(Read more in todays eNews.)
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Donate Online
to any fund by clicking on our donation button.
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A nickel ain't worth a dime anymore.
~ Yogi Berra
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Jenny's Heroes - Community
Grant Program
Talk show host and philanthropist Jenny Jones has
established the Jenny's Heroes community grant program that
awards grants (up to $25,000) to individuals who submit the
best ideas for tangible, lasting community projects that have
long-term benefits.
Through the 50 grant recipients so far, funds have been used to
provide items and services such as library books, school computers,
firefighting gear, nursing home upgrades, sports equipment, free
dental services, wheelchairs, coats for children in domestic violence
shelters, and a running track at a women's prison. The program's
focus is primarily on smaller communities where fundraising can be
difficult.
Eligibility: They only consider applications from everyday citizens
with a personal desire to improve their community. They do not
give grants to social service agencies. The deadline is open.
For more information, please visit the website:
http://www.jennysheroes.com/
Thanks to Community
Foundation donor, Jay Hochstetler, for letting us know about this
cool opportunity for Grant County. Check it out!
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Kiwanis Club of Marion
Hosts Scavenger Hunt
Fundraiser
When: Saturday, September 19, 2009
Where: Five Points Mall in Marion
Time: From 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Entry Fee: $15 per person or $50 for team of 4!
Why?: Proceeds to benefit the Kiwanis Club of Marion's
Scholarship Program for Kids!
Questions or to Register: Contact any of the following:
Happi Stoffel 765-506-0347,
Mellissa Zirkle 765-517-2511, or
WARNING: only those with a brilliant sense of humor and
willingness to have a BLAST need to participate in the Scavenger Hunt
at Five Points Mall!
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25 in 25
The Community Foundation of Grant County has an
exciting new idea for National Philanthropy Day on Friday, November
13th.
In celebration of our 25th year serving Grant County, we are
launching an online giving campaign.
Donations totaling between $250 and $1000 made to a new or existing
endowment at the Foundation will be matched at a 1:4 ratio as a way
to leverage your charitable dollars as a donor.
The match will apply to donations made between 12:00 a.m. Friday,
November 13th through 1:00 a.m. Saturday, November 14th or until the
$5000 cap is committed, whichever comes first. So, plan to make
your donation early in this 25 hour campaign opportunity.
Donations can be made at www.comfdn.org by clicking Donate Now.
(However, we will also accept donations that come into our office
between 8 and 4 on Friday, November 13th.)
So, plan to increase your charitable deductions, improve the quality
of life in Grant County, and make your money work for you all at the
same time. And, tell all of your friends, too!
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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.
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Auto Aids That Can Help Senior Drivers
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Washington Hotline
CBO Estimates Deficits in 2009, 2010, 2011
The
Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released its August 2009
projections. The CBO periodically estimates the federal revenues,
expenditures and budget for the next ten years.
Finances
Costco and Target Rise on Unexpected Sales
Shares
of wholesale club Costco rose this week on an unexpected increase in
monthly sales, not including gasoline sales. Costco reported net
sales of $5.4 billion for the month of August.
Treasurys Fall on Employment Numbers
Treasurys
fell at the end of this week even as jobless benefits claims
declined. The Labor Department reported initial claims for
unemployment decreasing to 570,000 from the previous week's figure of
574,000.
Bond Yields Push Rates Lower
Freddie Mac reported bond
yields pushing mortgage rates slightly lower this week. The 30-year
fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 5.08%, down from last week when it
averaged 5.14%. Last year at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged
6.35%.
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Feel free to visit www.comfdn.org/donors.htm for present and past eNewsletters and
articles. Our website is open 24 hours a day!
Hope you had a great Labor
Day Weekend. Enjoy your 4-day work week!
Building a Tradition of Giving,
Dawn Brown,
CFRM
Community Development
Officer
Community Foundation of
Grant County
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compliance with the National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations
by the Council on Foundations.
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