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Foundation Friday

Yellow Springs Community Foundation                      June 17, 2022
New YSCF Development Director Ena Nearon


Did you know?

The YSCF Welcomes a New Development Director

Thoughtfully submitted by Ena Nearon
 

A little over twenty-five years ago, I left beautiful San Clemente, California to live in the small Midwestern town of Hebron, KY with my oldest daughter who was about to purchase her first home. I found my niche in the role of Executive Assistant to the Sr. VP of Community Development for what is now US Bank.  It was an exhilarating experience that included working with field reps who enforced federal CRA guidelines, thus creating loan opportunities for diverse communities of small business people across multiple states. What I didn't know was that this exposure to the world of high finance with a focus on affordable small business loans was laying the foundation for my current role as Director of Development for the YS community Foundation. I embrace the continuity of this adventure with open arms.

My family has grown. My 2 daughters gave me 4 grandchildren each. Two of my granddaughters made me a great grandmother. My life was full when it took on yet another twist as I was asked to manage and coordinate a national fundraising effort to benefit people who lost much of their life savings during the economic recession that occurred prior to 9/11.  

Always drawn to the creative mind and spirit, I went on to become the Senior Event Coordinator for the Cincinnati Art museum, and then to manage and curate the beautiful Women's Art Gallery in the downtown Cincinnati YWCA. 

Discovering the unique spirit and natural beauty of Yellow Springs, Ohio, finding a supportive and solid team effort with YDCF, and working with otherwise "ordinary" people making surprising extraordinary donations to causes that they care about is my idea of the perfect blend of the ideal and the practical. 

For this, I am thankful.

Please consider supporting the Foundation's work in the community to create an even stronger village and township by giving to the Love of Community fund:

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Or click the link: For the Love of Community Fund

 Nonprofit Events & News
 
Seeking Volunteers!

Glen Helen's Land Stewardship Team needs assistance with its native plant nursery

Land Manager Zach Bollheimer is building a nursery team to assist with seed collection, potting, propagation, and planting. The GHA seeks public involvement in our nursery program in order to educate our local community on growing native plants and to rear plants for ecological restoration initiatives within the Glen! 
 
Contact Zach Bollheimer at zbollheimer@glenhelenassociation.org or call 937-769-1902 ext. 1104.

Thank You Generous Donors & Volunteers!
You are vital to our village and township!
 
Donors to For the Love of Community Fund (week of 6/15) Bob & Tia Huston - Macy & Roger Reynolds
Donors to Community Foundation Funds (week of 6/15)  Anonymous - CRESCO Labs - Rebecca Eschliman Estate - Erika & Matt Grushon - David & Keiko Hergesheimer - Alex Melamed & Allison Paul - Danyel Mershon - Migiwa Orimo & Tony Dallas - Macy & Roger Reynolds - Mark Thornton
Volunteers Recognized this Week (week of 6/15) All our volunteers in Yellow Springs & Miami Township!

Join us! To donate to funds at YSCF: www.yscf.org

Events & News

THE 2021 YSCF ANNUAL REPORT is online: 2021 YSCF Annual Report

THE FOUNDATION IS NOW ABLE TO ACCEPT DONATIONS IN CRYPTOCURRENCY. Similar to the process we use for donations of stock, the cryptocurrency will be immediately liquidated with the net cash value being acknowledged as the donation amount. To donate via cryptocurrency button or for more information: jcox@yscf.org

FREE RAPID COVID-19 SELF-TESTS may be available at the Yellow Springs Public Library. Park in one of the marked spaces, call the number, and have it delivered to your trunk—touch-free: call to confirm availability 937-352-4003

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Our Mission 
Entrusted with the responsibility of enhancing community life, we are a catalyst and resource for local charitable giving and grant making.

 

BOARD MEMBER TRUSTEES
Lisa Abel, President; Richard Bullock, Vice President; Matthew Denman, Treasurer;  Todd Leventhal, Secretary; Art Boulet, Dr. Christopher Cox, Theresa Graham, Angie Hsu, Artie Isaac, Ellis Jacobs, Joanne Lakomski, Joshua Mabra, Kathryn Van der Heiden 

STAFF
Jeannamarie Cox, Executive Director
Kat Walter, Program Manager
Melissa Heston, Outreach Manager
Misty Gill, Administrative Assistant
Sara Miller Gray, Financial Administrator
Harvey Curran, Volunteer Project Manager

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