Western Indiana Community Foundation

Creative Approach to Giving Builds Momentum for Endowed Arts Funding in Broward

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A creative arts funding challenge match recently issued by BBX Capital Foundation has resulted in more than $1.6 million in new endowed funds for the arts in Broward County. As part of their $1M endowed gift commitment to the Community Foundation of Broward, BBX Capital Foundation offered a one-to-one challenge match of $500,000 to inspire other companies and individuals to establish their own endowed funds for the arts. BBX Capital is the Community Foundation of Broward's first corporate Community Builder and the first company to establish a $1M endowment for the arts in Broward.

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A creative arts funding challenge match recently issued by BBX Capital Foundation has resulted in more than $1.6 million in new endowed funds for the arts in Broward County.
Companies, individuals, and organizations that met the arts funding challenge include Stearns Weaver Fund for the Arts, Fred Smith Arts Fund, Judith Linnell Foundation Fund, Ed Hashek and John Jors Charitable Fund, John Ryan Fund for Performing Arts, Mildred H. Fagen Fund and the Funding Arts Broward Endowment Fund.
The BBX Arts Challenge resulted in nearly $700,000 in new endowed arts funds from these generous donors.
Community Foundation of Broward was quick to accept and meet the challenge because the need for dedicated arts funding in Broward is so great.

Western Financial Group Continues Commitment of Giving Back

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

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High River, AB, May 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Giving back to communities across Canada is engrained in the history and culture of Western Financial Group (Western).

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High River, AB, May 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Giving back to communities across Canada is engrained in the history and culture of Western Financial Group (Western).
Since 2001, the organization, through the Western Financial Group Communities Foundation (the Foundation), has been actively giving back to the communities where Western employees work and live.
See The 2022 Annual Report of Community Giving for stories and endorsements of the Western Financial Group Communities Foundation’s programs and commitments.
In 2022, Kenny Nicholls, President and CEO, Western Financial Group and President of the Western Communities Foundation Board, announced that all 69 submitted applications would receive a grant totalling $345,000.

Athletic/Sports Camp Scholarships Available Beginning March 15

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023

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FREDERICK, Md., March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Students in kindergarten through 12th grade are invited to apply for athletic and sports camp scholarships from March 15 – April 15. These financial aid scholarships help cover the cost of attending spring and summer 2023 athletic and sports activities or athletic camps. The scholarships are funded by The Luke Clemens Bartlett Memorial Athletic Scholarship Fund, one of more than 770 component funds of The Community Foundation of Frederick County.

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FREDERICK, Md., March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Students in kindergarten through 12th grade are invited to apply for athletic and sports camp scholarships from March 15 – April 15.
These financial aid scholarships help cover the cost of attending spring and summer 2023 athletic and sports activities or athletic camps.
The scholarships are funded by The Luke Clemens Bartlett Memorial Athletic Scholarship Fund, one of more than 770 component funds of The Community Foundation of Frederick County.
Applications must be submitted through the Community Foundation's online scholarship system by 11:59 p.m. on April 15, 2023.

Community Foundation Announces More Than $1 Million Available in Scholarships

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Monday, March 6, 2023

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FREDERICK, Md., March 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Community Foundation of Frederick County's online scholarship application for the 2023-2024 academic year is open March 1-31, 2023.

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For the eighth consecutive year, more than $1 million in scholarship funds are available to students pursuing post-secondary education or vocational training.
Last year, Community Foundation scholarships supported 341 students and totaled $1.8 million.
The Community Foundation of Frederick County is a recognized leader in providing scholarships to area students, made possible by generous donors who establish funds or add to existing funds.
Kym Byrnes, Director of Marketing and Communications, The Community Foundation of Frederick County, 301.695.7660 x304, [email protected]

Community Foundation Announces More Than $1 Million Available in Scholarships

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Thursday, March 2, 2023

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FREDERICK, Md., March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Community Foundation of Frederick County's online scholarship application for the 2023-2024 academic year is open March 1-31, 2023.

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For the eighth consecutive year, more than $1 million in scholarship funds are available to students pursuing post-secondary education or vocational training.
By completing one general application, students may qualify for more than 250 scholarships.
Last year, Community Foundation scholarships supported 341 students and totaled $1.8 million.
The Community Foundation of Frederick County is a recognized leader in providing scholarships to area students, made possible by generous donors who establish funds or add to existing funds.

New Scholarship Fund Established to Support Nontraditional Students

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Friday, February 10, 2023

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FREDERICK, Md., Feb. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Laura Yinger Lindley Memorial Fund has been established with The Community Foundation of Frederick County and becomes one of its more than 770 component charitable funds.

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The Yingers established the scholarship fund for Catoctin High School graduates pursuing a post-secondary education, with preference given to nontraditional students who are pursuing their education a number of years after high school graduation.
FREDERICK, Md., Feb. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Laura Yinger Lindley Memorial Fund has been established with The Community Foundation of Frederick County and becomes one of its more than 770 component charitable funds.
Robert and Barbara Yinger were inspired to partner with the Community Foundation to create a fund in memory of their daughter, Laura, a 1976 graduate of Catoctin High School.
To honor her Thurmont upbringing, the Yingers established the scholarship fund for Catoctin High School graduates pursuing a post-secondary education, with preference given to nontraditional students who are pursuing their education a number of years after high school graduation.

Community Foundation Athletic/Sports Camp Scholarships Available Beginning Nov. 15

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Thursday, November 10, 2022

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FREDERICK, Md., Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- From Nov. 15, 2022 through Dec.15, 2022, students in grades kindergarten through 12 may apply for financial aid scholarships to attend winter 2022 athletic and sports activities or athletic camps. The scholarships are funded by The Dustin and Courtney Muse Memorial Fund and The Luke Clemens Bartlett Memorial Athletic Scholarship Fund, two of more than 770 component funds of The Community Foundation of Frederick County.

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The scholarships are funded by The Dustin and Courtney Muse Memorial Fund and The Luke Clemens Bartlett Memorial Athletic Scholarship Fund, two of more than 770 component funds of The Community Foundation of Frederick County.
Applications must be submitted through the Community Foundation's online scholarship system no later than 11:59 p.m. on Dec.15, 2022.
The Community Foundation of Frederick County is a recognized leader in providing scholarships to area students, made possible by generous donors who establish funds or add to existing funds.
Kym Byrnes, The Community Foundation of Frederick County, 301.695.7660 x304, [email protected]

Rad Spencer Scholarship Fund to Provide Annual Award for Search and Rescue, EMT and Water Rescue Training

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Wednesday, March 16, 2022

We are glad to be part of an effort to create a lasting legacy for Rad, commented Spain Short.

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We are glad to be part of an effort to create a lasting legacy for Rad, commented Spain Short.
If you would like to donate to the Fund, checks should be made out to the Rad Spencer Scholarship and mailed to the Community Foundation of Jackson Hole, P.O.
Once at the shopping cart, simply search for Rad Spencer, and the Fund will appear.
Grants from the Rad Spencer Scholarship Fund will be made to qualified nonprofits for their training of the scholarship winner each year and will not be used for any other purposes.