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A Joyous Holiday Season 🎁 |
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December 2022 |
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"Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give." — Eleanor Roosevelt |
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'Tis the season for giving. Yes, it is the holiday season, and with it comes to do lists, gift lists, and holiday card lists running through our minds and keeping us busy. At the same time, it can be hectic and stressful, but the joy of gathering with loved ones and giving remains at the heart of this special time of the year. |
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The delight in finding the perfect gift for a loved one or the reward of making a gift to a cause that matters is never lost on me. These are the things that spark joy for me each holiday season. In that spirit of giving, I hope you will consider making a gift to a cause that matters to you and your family. Let the gift of giving spark joy for you. |
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Thank You to Our Outgoing Board Chair |
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Thank You, Kevin!On behalf of the Board of Directors and staff, we want to thank our outgoing Board Chairperson, Kevin Donovan, for serving on the Community Foundation Board for nine years! |
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Welcome Our New Community Engagement Fellow |
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Welcome, Cieria!Join us in welcoming our new Community Engagement Fellow, Cieria Ramon to the Community Foundation. Cieria will be helping with our Residential Engagement Initiatives and we are excited to have her join the team! | |
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Platinum Seal of Transparency |
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We’re excited to share that your Community Foundation has earned a 2022 Platinum Seal of Transparency with Candid! Now, you can support our work with trust and confidence by viewing our #NonprofitProfile. |
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Community Grant Cycles |
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The Community Foundation is committed to being a responsive partner to non-profit organizations serving Lorain County. Over the last four years, our Board and staff have followed the direction of our strategic plan and evaluated our impact and current grantmaking process. Part of this process has been gathering feedback from our community partners, grantees, donors, and volunteers on our Grants Committees. |
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Given the direction of our plan and feedback received, we have decided to add a Community Grant Cycle and pivot our Community Grant Cycles to center around our four focus areas: Health & Human Services, Education & Youth Development, Arts & Culture, and Strengthening Lorain County. |
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This change will allow our staff and Grants Committee to focus on the challenges facing each focus area and increase the number of people serving on the Grants Committees. |
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| Health & Human Services Community Grant CycleThe Health & Human Services Community Grant Cycle opens on January 1 and closes on February 1. Health & Human Service Grant Awards will be announced by May 2023. |
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Education & Youth Development Community Grant CycleThe Education & Youth Development Community Grant Cycle opens on March 1 and closes on April 1. Education & Youth Development Grant Awards will be announced by July 2023. |
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| Arts & Culture and Strengthening Lorain County Community Grants CycleThe Arts & Culture and Strengthening Lorain County Cycle opens on June 1 and closes on July 1. Arts & Culture and Strengthening Lorain County Grant Awards will be announced by October 2023. |
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If you have any questions or concerns about our updated grant cycles, please contact Jamie Simoneau, Program Evaluation and Integration Officer at the Community Foundation at jsimoneau@peoplewhocare.org or call our office at 440.984.7390 and speak to any of our staff. |
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Celebrating Our Hometown Hero |
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2023 Toni Morrison Essay Contest for Young People |
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This year the planning committee has decided to provide two options for students to choose from to be inspired to write. Youth from Lorain County are encouraged to use one of the following prompts to create a narrative. |
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“If you want to fly, you have to give up the things that weigh you down.” -Toni Morrison |
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“What's the world for you if you can't make it up the way you want it?” -Toni Morrison, Jazz |
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The deadline to submit essays will be Friday, January 27th at 5:00 pm. Please send your entries to: Community Foundation of Lorain County ATTN: Toni Morrison Essay Contest 9080 Leavitt Rd. Elyria, OH 44035 or essay@peoplewhocare.org. |
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| Toni Morrison Day Poster ContestLorain Public Library System invites students of all ages to submit an entry into our Toni Morrison Day Poster Contest. | |
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Scholarships |
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The 2023 Scholarship Application is Officially Open! |
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Our 2023 Scholarship Application has officially opened. We encourage anyone on the journey of higher education or trade school to apply! The Community Foundation has many scholarships based on the field of study, merit, financial need, and community involvement. By completing our Universal Grant Application, our system will automatically match your skills and financial need with the criteria for each scholarship. |
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The Community Foundation’s scholarship process no longer requires a Personal Statement. We have chosen to add (2) questions for the applicants to answer. Applicants will also need their official transcript, student aid report (FAFSA), and recommendation letter(s). |
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| Have Questions about Scholarships?If you have questions, contact Angela Lee, Scholarship Manager, at scholarships@peoplewhocare.org or 440.984.7390. | |
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Power of Giving |
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Honoring Those Who Touch Our Lives |
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As we celebrate the holidays and reflect on the year, we often think about what we are grateful for, and that may include others outside of family, who have touched our lives. Mentors play a pivotal role in many of our lives, and come in many forms, including employers, teachers, friends, family, collaborators, or anyone who challenges and encourages. |
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Nearly 15 years ago, I was recruited to the American Endowment Foundation and began my career in charitable giving. In my first years and to his retirement, the CEO, Phil Tobin, was a fantastic mentor. He radiated a passion for philanthropy and had loads of experience to share. A lot of what I know, I learned because of him. |
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Residential Engagement |
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Connecting PEOPLE Who CARE |
With CAUSES that MATTER |
in Lorain County! |
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| Neighbor Up Lorain CountyThe Community Foundation of Lorain County has partnered with Neighborhood Connections to facilitate discussions, entitled Neighbor Up, with Lorain and Elyria residents about the city’s most critical issues. | |
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In Our Backyard (ioby)The Community Foundation has partnered with In Our Backyards (ioby) to support individuals and small groups effectively. This non-profit, crowd-funding organization helps neighbors take care of each other, encourages civic participation, and builds trust between neighborhoods. | |
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Have questions about Neighbor Up Lorain County or In Our Backyard (ioby)? Contact Lynn Wrice-Head, Program Associate at lwrice-head@peoplewhocare.org or 440.984.7390. |
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Drop by Our Office |
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It’s the Sweetest Time of the Year |
| Join us after the holiday rush for a sugar rush! Stop by the Community Foundation of Lorain County any day during the last week of the year, December 27 through December 30, from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, for sweet treats, good company, and delightful conversation. You make the world a little sweeter with your support of causes that matter, and we want to celebrate you, your commitment to a brighter Lorain County, and all the good things ahead in 2023. End the year with some candy-coated fun at the Community Foundation. |
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Out in the Community |
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 | BiPOC GivingLaura, Rachel, Lynn, Angie, and Eileen, President of the Hispanic Fund attended the Association of Funder Professionals seminar about BiPOC giving. |
|  | JVS Advisory BoardCindy and members of the Lorain County JVS enjoyed lunch in the Buckeye Room. |
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 | Imagination Library Members of the Lorain County Imagination Library Coalition, along with Commissioner Michelle Hung, traveled to Columbus to celebrate reaching 50% enrollment statewide. |
|  | Jansheski Art ExhibitArtist David Jansheski donated his collective works to Community Foundation when he passed away. His collection is on exhibit at The Center for Artful Living extended until the end of the year. |
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 | The Mermaid’s TaleThank you to Judy Recknagel, Community Foundation Board Member and owner of the Mermaid’s Tale, for hosting a period product drive. Customers donated over 1,600 pads and tampons to Change the Cycle. |
|  | Elyria High SchoolThe Youth Upstanders Club at Elyria High School has begun distributing free period products to fellow students. Nationally, school attendance increases by 4% when free period products are available to students. |
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Use your 2022 FSA to Support Change the Cycle |
| If you have dollars remaining in your FSA for 2022, please consider purchasing period supplies and donating them to Change the Cycle. Donations can be dropped off at the United Way or the Community Foundation office. |
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Community Foundation works 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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