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What Comes Next? |
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January 2023 |
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"Winter is a season of recovery and preparation." – Paul Theroux, author |
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We are a few weeks into the new year, and winter is settling in around us. How are you being mindful about resting and recovering this month? After the holiday season, we should all make a point of allowing ourselves the grace of rest and recovery. Winter can be a challenging time in Northeast Ohio, so be sure to take care of yourself, check in on friends and neighbors, and lean into what provides you rest and recovery so you can prepare for what comes next. |
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Welcome Our New Board Chairperson, Charlita! |
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Charlita Anderson-White is ready to serve! The Community Foundation is excited to announce our 2023 Board Chairperson, Charlita Anderson-White. Charlita is a recently retired Domestic Relations Court Magistrate with connections throughout the community. Charlita has served on our Board since 2016 and has recently served as the Governance Chair. |
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| “I am incredibly excited to be the next Chairperson on the Board of Directors for the Community Foundation. The work that this organization does is phenomenal, and I have seen firsthand how it can change lives. I look forward to continuing to support our Lorain County community.” - Charlita Anderson-White, Chairperson |
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Community Foundation Staff Spotlight! |
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Theresa Eged | IT ManagerTheresa has been working at the Community Foundation for 20 years! Over the years Theresa has helped transition the team from floppy disks and CDs to cloud-based computing, and everything in between. Theresa’s happy place is behind the scenes, making sure that the staff and Board have the resources and support they need. |
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Community Grant Cycles |
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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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| 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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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 PeopleDeadline: January 27 |
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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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Scholarships |
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Our Scholarship Process is OPEN! |
Interested in applying for a scholarship?Students will need their official transcript, student aid report (FAFSA), recommendation letter(s), and be prepared to answer our (2) questions. |
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| Have Questions about Our Scholarship Process?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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Ensuring Lorain County’s Future is Secure (2.0) |
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Here we are at the start of another new year, wondering what will be ahead for us in 2023. As we make our resolutions or other plans, we may also be reflective on what did or did not work last year. While many of us look at this new year as an opportunity for new, positive outcomes in our lives, it is natural to still have some trepidation about the future. |
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Toward the end of last year, the Secure Act 2.0 was included in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023. It includes many changes that are intended to enhance and facilitate retirement benefits. While this legislation aims to help enhance retirement security, there were also some modifications that impacted charitable giving. For a number of years, those with an IRA who are age 70½ or older were permitted to make distributions from their IRA directly to charity and avoid recognition of income. |
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Upcoming Events |
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Neighbor Night |
| Join us on Thursday, January 26 at the South Branch of the Elyria Public Library starting at 5:30pm to connect with your neighbors! Neighbor Nights are designed to nurture connections, build trust and inspire action. Whether you have an idea that you want to move forward or want to stay connected with your neighbors in Lorain County, Neighbor Night is a great place to start. | |
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Have questions about Neighbor Up Lorain County or In Our Backyard (ioby) Contact Cieria Ramon, Community Engagement Fellow at cramon@peoplewhocare.org or 440.984.7390. |
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Power of Endowment |
Join us on Friday, January 27, from 8:30am-11:00am at Amherst Historical Society for Power of Endowment: Everyone is a Major Donor- Making Sure Every Gift Counts—and Keeps Coming! | |
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Racial Equity Institute Phase One Training |
| Join us on February 23 & 24 for this robust two-day virtual training designed to develop participants' capacity to better understand racism in its institutional and structural forms. Participants move away from focusing on personal bigotry and bias to understand a historical, cultural, and structural analysis of racism. All participants must attend both days from 9am-5 pm. | |
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Youth Summit: Adulting 101 |
Join the Youth Fund members on Sunday, March 26 from 2:00pm-4:00pm at Lorain High School for their annual Youth Summit! This year, the theme is Adulting 101. The Youth Fund is partnering with Leadership Lorain County to host an adulting simulation for 8th-12th graders in Lorain County. Students will get hands-on experiences in making adult decisions, budgeting, grocery shopping, and much more! | |
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Leadercast Women: Amplify |
| The 2023 Inspiring Women Series begins on Tuesday April 18th, starting at 8:30am- with Leadercast Women – Amplify Your Voice. Research indicates that women routinely feel undervalued and unappreciated in the workplace. Amplify Your Voice is designed to address this problem. It is tailored to help women discover the unique value of their voice and how to share their wisdom, passions, and ideas. You will learn to unlock your potential and stand out in a noisy world. Attendance fee is $59 each, or a table of six for $300. | |
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Out in the Community |
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| RotaryCindy and fellow Rotarians's enjoying the holiday season! |
| | Youth Fund VisitYouth Fund Emeritus and scholarship recipient, Ayden dropped by the office to give us a college update! |
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| AACFCindy and African American Community Fund member, Kenny Glenn representing AACF at the Lorain County Community College’s Service Learning event. |
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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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