News and information about U.S. community foundations from the Community Foundation Awareness Initiative https://xitter.cf/t.co/4FZS1Wk82g

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The AdNet 2027 Annual Conference call for sessions deadline is quickly approaching! Submit your session proposal by Friday, October 23. The AdNet 2027 Annual Conference takes place March 22–24, 2027 in Chicago, Illinois. form.jotform.com/26244422938… #CommunityFoundation #AdNet
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A Responsive Grant from the Community Foundation of Greater Memphis helped North Memphis arts organization AngelStreet meet record enrollment—and rising need amid funding delays. cfgm.org/they-love-on-them-l…
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AngelStreet is the only female-focused arts program in the neighborhood it serves and provides weekly rehearsals, performances, and one-on-one mentoring to young girls.
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Through music and mentorship, AngelStreet builds confidence, courage, sisterhood, and leadership in young women across Memphis. We're proud to share the tremendous work of the Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Responsive Grants grantees. cfgm.org/they-love-on-them-l…
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During a time of deep division, community foundations are creating meaningful opportunities for people to come together and share ideas to tackle urgent community needs. Learn more in our latest newsletter: commfoundations.com/blog/202… #communityfoundations #bridgingdivides
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During a time of deep division, community foundations are creating meaningful opportunities for people to come together and share ideas to tackle urgent community needs. Learn more in our latest newsletter: commfoundations.com/blog/202… #communityfoundations #bridgingdivides
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Nearly 18 months after Hurricane Helene, the path to recovery continues in western North Carolina. The @NCCF is demonstrating the power of long-term commitment, recently awarding $9 million to over 100 orgs. commfoundations.com/blog/202… #CommunityFoundation #HurricaneHeleneRecovery
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At a time of deep division in our country, #communityfoundations are stepping up to bring neighbors together. Check out the latest @CommFoundations newsletter to see how foundations nationwide are bridging differences and strengthening local belonging: commfoundations.com/blog/202…
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The Women's Foundation of Minnesota has activated their Immigrant Rapid Response Fund to move resources quickly, responsibly, and with community accountability to trusted organizations responding to immigration-related emergencies across Minnesota. wfmn.org/funds/immigrant-rap…
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We're proud of the excellent work our partner @BeltCommunity and their grantees are doing in rural Alabama. carnegie.org/our-work/articl…
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In Wilcox County, Alabama, there is just one doctor for every 10,450 residents. To address this, the Freedom Quilting Bee Legacy, a nationally acclaimed cooperative of Black artists who during the civil rights movement produced quilts to generate income for their community...
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are providing resources like CPR and basic first aid classes. In an area where it can take an hour or longer to get help by ambulance for a heart attack or several hours for other life threatening injuries, administering basic first aid can save a life.
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We’re proud to be a network of over 160 community foundations in nearly all 50 states creating social change hand in hand with nonprofits. Join us in celebrating Community Foundation Week (November 12-18) to recognize the powerful impact of local philanthropy. #CommunityFNDWeek
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Happy Community Foundation Week! We’re celebrating the impact of our foundation partners and hundreds of others across the country that are empowering positive social change in neighborhoods, counties, and states. Learn more at commfoundations.com/. #CommunityFNDWeek #CFAI
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We're proud of our partner organization Austin Community Foundation. -> The Central Texas Food Bank has reported a 35% increase in people seeking assistance. Austin Community Foundation is responding with an unrestricted $50,000 grant to the Food Bank. bit.ly/ctfb-donate
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The Alaska Community Foundation launched the Western Alaska Disaster Relief Fund to help residents affected by devastating flooding, extreme winds, and damage created by Typhoon Halong. #westernalaska #AlaskaTyphoon commfoundations.com/blog/202…
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Learn more about how community foundations can help build resilient local news ecosystems by acting as a trusted convening partner, allocating discretionary grantmaking dollars and encouraging their DAF holders to support organizations through pooled funds.
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