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Recent News
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Giving Back. Giving Smarter.
A Seminar on Philanthropy Within Our Community
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Feeding the Hungry
Too many Americans don’t have enough to eat. In 2009, the number reached 50 million, 17 million of whom were children. David Bobanick, executive director of Rotary First Harvest, a Program of Rotary District 5030 in Washington State, is committed to shrinking those statistics. Continue reading →
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Giving Back. Giving Smarter.
Awarded Grants
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2011 Grant Awards
The Skagit Community Foundation has awarded over $231,000 in grants to nonprofit and “charitably deemed” organizations in 2011: American Red Cross, Mt. Baker Chapter / $5,000 Basic Needs Anacortes Community Theatre / $1,000 Arts & Culture Anacortes Youth Sports Coalition / … Continue reading →
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2011 Grant Awards
Testimonials
“On behalf of Community Action’s Board of Directors, staff, and the homeless families we serve, please accept our profound appreciation for your recent donation to support the expansion of our agency’s Emergency Family Shelter, newly named The William J. Shuler Family Development Center.”Bill Henkel, Executive Director, Skagit County Community Action Agency
Partners in Creating Your Personal Legacy
Hurn Field
Posted on December 15, 2011Because of the help of The Skagit Community Foundation, Hurn Field is a place where hundreds of people annually stop to view elk and learn about their habitat needs. By 2006, Skagit Land Trust had successfully protected Hurn Field three … Continue reading
Friendship House – Mount Vernon, WA
Posted on August 19, 2011Strengthening Our Capacity to Serve Marie Marchand, Executive Director Friendship House When a matrix of challenges hit Friendship House at the end of 2009, the organization nearly closed its doors. In March 2010, The Skagit Community Foundation, with assistance from … Continue reading
Ed Gilden, Anacortes, WA
Posted on June 20, 2011How a Love of Books Turns Into a Lasting Legacy… the ED & TEE GILDEN FUND. Continue reading
Confirmed in Compliance with National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations
