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Celebrating Youth and Education Across Lorain County! |
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June 2022 |
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“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”―Eleanor Roosevelt |
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| As I write this, I feel a true sense of gratitude and hope. It is a time to say goodbye to another school year and the season of graduations, but also a time to be inspired by the resilience and dreams of our young people. Social media timelines adorned with smiling graduates, moving commencement speeches, and ambitious plans for the next chapter in their lives remind me that our future is in good hands. |
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I am especially thankful for the educators, administrators, supportive families, and organizations that have fostered and supported our young people over their journey to adulthood. It no doubt takes a village, and our village is strong and caring. |
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Join the Conversations!Exploring our 2021 Annual Report. Read grant stories, see our affiliate funds’ impact on our community, and much more! | |
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Celebrating Youth and Education |
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Thank You! |
| Thank YOU to all that attended our annual meeting. |
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To view photos of this event, make sure to follow up on social media! Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Linked In, and Youtube. |
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Giving on Autopilot |
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| Whether it is something that you pay monthly, quarterly or annually, memberships or subscriptions have proliferated our lives. There is ease in knowing that you can “set and forget” these payments. Did you know the same could be done with your charitable giving? Recurring giving can be a great way to connect you to your causes that matter on a consistent meaningful basis. |
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Vincent Washington lives in the Houston Texas area, but grew up in the Wilkes Villa community of Elyria. Before retiring from the Army, he contemplated how he could best give back to his hometown community. A few years later, while participating in a virtual event with the African American Community Fund, he was inspired by the legacy created by endowments at Community Foundation of Lorain County. |
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Welcome to Ramaya! |
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Ramaya is joining the Community Foundation this summer as our Leadership Lorain County intern and will be focusing on marketing and event planning. Ramaya has served on the Youth Fund Advisory Board for 4 years and is a 2022 scholarship recipient. She is also a 2022 graduate of Elyria High School and will be attending Tennessee State University in the Fall. Welcome, Ramaya! |
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Are you interested in applying for a grant? |
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Watch our grants webinar with our partners at Candid as we shared grant writing tips and the best way navigate our applications. Our community grant cycle deadline is on July 1st. |
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If you have questions about applying for a grant, contact Lynn Wrice-Head, our Program Associate at lwrice-head@peoplewhocare.org.. |
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Join Us on June 23rd in-person for Network Night! |
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Network Night will take place on June 23rd from 6 pm - 8 pm at First United Methodist Church in Elyria |
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Network Night is designed to nurture connections, build trust and inspire action. Whether you have an idea that you want to move forward or you simply want to stay connected, Network Night is a great place to start. All are welcome to join. |
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If you have questions about ioby or Network Night, contact our Community Engagement Fellow, Miyah Byers, at mbyers@peoplewhocare.org or 440.984.7390. |
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County-wide ioby opportunity |
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Do you need cash for a community project? The Lorain County Match Fund is for you! The Fund is now extended to ALL of Lorain County! |
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| APPLY: Submit your project or idea to ioby.org/Lorain. CONNECT: If your application is eligible for the match fund, a staff member at ioby will connect with you in 3-5 business days to discuss the next steps. CROWDFUND: Share your project widely and work with your community and ioby to meet your fundraising goal! MATCH: Community Foundation matches what you raise up to $500. | |
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Women’s Fund SHEroes Event |
| Save the date for the Women Fund’s fifth annual SHEroes: Night of a Million Pieces event on July 14th at Valley of the Eagles. This year’s event will support the Women’s Fund initiative Change the Cycle: the fight against Period Poverty in Lorain County. | |
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Road to Hope Ribbon Cutting |
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Our staff was able to attend the ribbon cutting for Road to Hope in Vermilion. The recovery housing unit is for women and children. |
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Racial Equity Institute Phase II Training |
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| Community Foundation Board and staff attended a virtual REI Phase II training to deepen their understanding of racial equity. |
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Are you interested in learning more about racism? Join us for REI Virtual training on September 6th & 7th. Email communications@peoplewhocare.org to RSVP or for more details. |
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FAVA Fundraiser |
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Jamie and her guest enjoyed viewing art and networking at the FAVA Fundraiser in Oberlin. |
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Open Grant Applications |
| Community Foundation has various funding opportunities for non-profit organizations that serve Lorain County residents in Arts and Culture, Education and Youth Development, Health and Human Services, and Strengthening Lorain County. |
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We are now accepting grant applications for: |
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We work tirelessly with our donors, our partners, and friends to make Lorain County the best and strongest it can be. Endowments built by you, our community, make all of this possible. The Community Foundation wisely invests its endowment assets, and a percentage of those earnings provides sustainable support through grants and scholarships for our community. |
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Connecting People Who Care
With Causes That Matter |
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