Foundation Blog
- Lessons From the Streets: Homeless Count 2013
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I had a list of items from my team leader to prepare me for this year’s homeless count, and upon receiving this list, panic began to set in. I was a first timer and had absolutely no idea what to expect.
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- When Winter is Not a Wonderland
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While some winter shelter is being provided through existing sources of local government funding, there still aren’t enough beds.
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- Endowments for Nonprofits: Shade for the Future
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It seems like an impossible quest to think that small investments now could result in large benefits over time, especially in this economy. Yet, with some planning and nurturing, endowment makes a strong statement about the future of an organization.
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- Dog Days are the Best Days
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At the Foundation, we love the days when we are able to witness philanthropy in action. As good days go, June 21st was one of the best.
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- I'm Stuck in Folsom Prison and Time Keeps Draggin' On
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We walked toward the wrought iron gate feeling a mixture of trepidation and excitement. Ruth and I were on another site visit to an interesting program, but it was unlike any other.
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- So you think you know the Community Foundation?
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Last week, the Foundation opened its doors to the nonprofit community by continuing our series of open houses in our new space.
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- Lighting the Spark
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In the past year, the Foundation fulfilled its mission with two significant strategies: first, by dedicating resources to help organizations reach success with a final push toward their goal, and second...
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