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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.
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A customized collection of grant news from foundations and the federal government from around the Web.
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
Foundation: Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation
Fall grant opportunities provide funding to support a range of programs and services, including those that focus on education, the environment, youth, seniors, health and human services and more.The...more
Bridgeport youth program gets donation from nonprofit Giants in the Community.Bridgeport program is run by a group of high school students and adults.The group also runs an after-school program for...more
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...more
Connecticut has worked over many years to establish a best practice crisis service array for youth that includes 988/211, Mobile Crisis, Urgent Crisis Centers, and Subacute Crisis Stabilization...more
KU professor says we need an education system that lets students have more control over their learning.To help students thrive in the age of artificial intelligence, schools must shift their...more
Kelly Carrillo is the new director of child nutrition services for Moorpark Unified School District.Carrillo will officially begin her new role on Jan.1.She will focus on culinary innovation and...more
Several Naga youth organizations across Chumoukedima and Dimapur have strongly condemned the extortion demand of Rs 50 lakh made against renowned Naga innovator and social entrepreneur Aolemba...more
Giving takes many forms during the holidays.Each act of generosity, big or small, ripples outward, weaving a stronger fabric for all of us.At your Community Foundation of White County, we see the...more
Cindy Lee Stine was born on December 8, 1954 at Beth Israel Hospital in Newark, NJ.RYOT was expanded in Pike County to include the Wallenpaupack School District.Cindy volunteered to coordinate the...more
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Forbes Contributor Shares Lessons He’s Learned for Social Entrepreneurs
Tom Watson, contributor at Forbes, shares four important lessons for social entrepreneurs – lessons that build on not just what he’s discovered over the past years, but over the last years working within the social sector.
