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Caje's story, "I Need to Feed My Family", exemplifies one such implementation.
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A customized collection of grant news from foundations and the federal government from around the Web.
Yellowknife Community Foundation Launches New Memorial Scholarship 
The Ian Legaree Youth Leadership Fund will serve as a scholarship fund designed to recognize and pass on Ian's many contributions to youth development and sports in the NWT.Ian was a long-time coach...more
The Ian Legaree Youth Leadership Fund will serve as a scholarship fund designed to recognize and pass on Ian's many contributions to youth development and sports in the NWT.Ian was a long-time coach...more
Fayette County Community Foundation Awards $176000 to Nonprofits
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa, Fayette County Community Foundation
Fayette County Community Foundation recently awarded over $176,000 to 23 Fayette County organizations and nonprofits for the betterment of their communities.Grants are awarded through...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa, Fayette County Community Foundation
Fayette County Community Foundation recently awarded over $176,000 to 23 Fayette County organizations and nonprofits for the betterment of their communities.Grants are awarded through...more
Smc Celebrates 50 Years of Innovation and Growth 
SMC is implementing various health and nutrition programs targeting mothers, children, adolescents, and other family members.In 2014, SMC established a subsidiary named SMC Enterprise Limited.SMC...more
SMC is implementing various health and nutrition programs targeting mothers, children, adolescents, and other family members.In 2014, SMC established a subsidiary named SMC Enterprise Limited.SMC...more
Analysis: Fixing African Schools in the Kitchen 
We have centralized our food preparation and distribution, allowing us to increase capacity while driving down costs.We have been able to deliver hundreds of thousands of meals daily, with precision,...more
We have centralized our food preparation and distribution, allowing us to increase capacity while driving down costs.We have been able to deliver hundreds of thousands of meals daily, with precision,...more
Child-In-Tech Conference 2025: Inspiring the Next Generation of Tech Leaders 
The St Giles Center at East Airport played host to the Child-In-Tech Conference 2025.The event was designed to inspire and educate children about the wonders of technology (AI) The organizers also...more
The St Giles Center at East Airport played host to the Child-In-Tech Conference 2025.The event was designed to inspire and educate children about the wonders of technology (AI) The organizers also...more
Infosys and Street Child Unite to Enable Access to Quality Education in Ukraine With Digital ... 
Infosys announces establishment of seven Digital Learning Centers (DLCs) to address the educational challenges faced by children in crisis-affected areas of Ukraine.The collaboration addresses the...more
Infosys announces establishment of seven Digital Learning Centers (DLCs) to address the educational challenges faced by children in crisis-affected areas of Ukraine.The collaboration addresses the...more
Villines Electric Hires Jasper High School Senior in Youth Apprentice Program
Villines Electric Company recently hired Tristen Edgmon, a senior at Jasper High School, as its first youth apprentice.The youth apprenticeship program combines hands-on work experience with class...more
Villines Electric Company recently hired Tristen Edgmon, a senior at Jasper High School, as its first youth apprentice.The youth apprenticeship program combines hands-on work experience with class...more
Mayor Bowser Launches Applications For the 2025 Mayor Marion S. Barry Summer Youth ... 
Barry Summer Youth Employment Program celebrates 46 years of empowering young Washingtonians.The program partners with hundreds of employers across the city.Last year, nearly 12,000 youth...more
Barry Summer Youth Employment Program celebrates 46 years of empowering young Washingtonians.The program partners with hundreds of employers across the city.Last year, nearly 12,000 youth...more
Applications Open For Mayor Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program 
Barry Summer Youth Employment Program.Applications open for Mayor Marion S.S.Barry's summer youth employment program.For confidential support call the Samaritans in the UK on 08457 90 90 90 or visit...more
Barry Summer Youth Employment Program.Applications open for Mayor Marion S.S.Barry's summer youth employment program.For confidential support call the Samaritans in the UK on 08457 90 90 90 or visit...more
Editorial: School District Facilities Planning Committee Convenes Tonight 
Bill Hudson is a volunteer on the Board of Directors of Pagosa Peak Open School (PPOS) PPOS operates in the newest school building in Pagosa Springs.Unlike the bond-financed ASD facilities, the...more
Bill Hudson is a volunteer on the Board of Directors of Pagosa Peak Open School (PPOS) PPOS operates in the newest school building in Pagosa Springs.Unlike the bond-financed ASD facilities, the...more
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Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa
Fayette County Community Foundation
Longwood Gardens
de Beaumont Foundation
Aspen Community Foundation
Triangle Community Foundation
Community Foundation of Chippewa County
Citi Foundation
Ripley County Community Foundation
Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation
Social Entrepreneurship
Spotlight
This Social Innovation Helps Prevent Bed Sores in Wheelchair Users
Co-founders William Mann and David Mravyan devised the Sensimat during a mandatory project for their MBA at the Richard Ivey School of Business in Canada. Sensimat is a device that helps manage and assess pressure among wheelchair users.
