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Santa Barbara Foundation Sponsors NonProfit Executives at Stanford Management Institute

December 19, 2011

As nonprofits are continually expected to do more with less, and access to resources has become even scarcer, the Santa Barbara Foundation was again pleased to support attendance of 11 nonprofit executives at a two-day cutting edge leadership conference at… Read more

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Gift of Mobility Van / Community Foundation for San Benito County

December 1, 2011

Amy Miller is a very happy 14-year old girl riding in her new mobility van. The purchase of the van was made possible through the Martin Rajkovich Children’s Fund, a fund of the Community Foundation for San Benito County dedicated… Read more

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Youth Give Away $20,000 / The Community Foundation Serving Riverside & San Bernardino Counties

November 14, 2011

Isaac Morales believes youth today are more involved in their communities than ever before. “They don’t just voice themselves anymore, they take action.” Isaac is one of 29 high school students who participate in The Community Foundation Serving Riverside &… Read more

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Supporting Trade Tech High / The San Diego Foundation (TSDF)

September 29, 2011

The H.G. Fenton Fund was established with The San Diego Foundation in 2001 in part to support the education and technical training of young people entering the building and construction industries. In late 2010, a check for $60,000 was presented… Read more

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Community Foundation for Monterey County Announces New Grantmaking Framework

September 28, 2011

The Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) recently adopted a new framework for its largest grantmaking program, one that embraces a countywide vision of “healthy, safe and vibrant communities.” The CFMC’s new Community Impact Grants program (formerly known as the… Read more

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Payday Lending / Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF)

August 29, 2011

In SVCF’s region, the economic recovery has not reached many individuals and families who are still trying to rebuild their finances or struggling to regain employment. Too many of those without access to legitimate financial services are turning to payday… Read more

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Supporting Seniors / Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation (TTCF)

August 25, 2011

Seniors in rural areas face unique challenges. In Tahoe Truckee, long months of snow and cold pose significant challenges ranging from the risk of slipping on ice to the difficulties of affording adequate heat. Many low-income seniors are homebound and… Read more

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Silicon Valley Community Foundation Reaches Milestone of $1 Billion in Grant Awards

July 21, 2011

With a grant to the National Resources Defense Council in June, Silicon Valley Community Foundation reached a significant milestone of awarding $1 billion in grants since their creation in 2007. The Foundation manages more than $2 billion in assets. See… Read more