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Marilyn Skinner was a dedicated, creative community leader in Kokomo, known for her enriching contributions.
Partnering with Altrusa, she organized events to teach junior high students about financial literacy and life skills, simulating real-world responsibilities like budgeting, career choices, and handling unexpected challenges. This innovative program brought all local schools together, fostering practical education and awareness of community resources.
Marilyn's positive spirit, grace, and leadership left a lasting impact on those around her. Remembered for her kindness and commitment to others, she remained active in her community throughout her life. Blessings are extended to her family and caregivers.
Selected Grant News Headlines
A customized collection of grant news from foundations and the federal government from around the Web.
Foundations Awards Nearly $170K In Grants To Bucks County Nonprofits.The grants support capital projects and recognize innovative programs to improve the lives of children, young adults, and...more
Foundation: Citi Foundation
Youth Co:Lab National Innovation Challenge 2024-2025 launched by AIM and UNDP.Invites innovators to foster social entrepreneurship with focus on disability-inclusive innovation.The initiative,...more
MHS Serves, a health equity program from Managed Health Services (MHS), announced today the next funding opportunity for community organizations focused on youth mental health.Partnership funds will...more
The Athlete's Foot has launched its latest creative campaign, extending the momentum from its Fit For Every Run refresh with an energetic Back to School activation.The multi-channel campaign,...more
The World Bank notes that using just 0.071pc of Pakistan's land for solar photovoltaic (PV) deployment could meet the country's current electricity demand.Harnessing solar PV and wind power can help...more
A Look Back at How the Lewis Prize for Music Empowered Young People.The five-year, $20 million initiative committed to driving equitable systems change.The prize granted $2 million to 32 creative...more
Mayor Josh Morgan's 2025 New Year's honour list.Western graduates Clark Bryan and Maureen Spencer Golovchenko are also among the 2025 honourees.Crooks was the founding director of Western's Centre...more
A Look Back at How the Lewis Prize for Music Empowered Young People.The five-year, $20 million initiative committed to driving equitable systems change.The prize granted $2 million to 32 creative...more
The 19th annual National Philanthropy Day Awards celebration was held at the United Against Poverty UP Center, a former citrus packing facility.A group of honored leaders were acknowledged for their...more
Youth Rights Academy will take place in Geneva from 7 to 11 July 2025.The Youth Mental Health Fund Call for Proposals 2024 (up to $500,000) aims to improve the mental health of youth and their...more
Social Entrepreneurship
Spotlight
Social Entrepreneurs Who Don’t Self-Define as Social Entrepreneurs
Village Capital announced the winners of the $50,000 prize awarded to social entrepreneurs who don’t “self-define as social entrepreneurs”. The winners didn’t start out thinking of themselves as social enterprises.
