Inside Northside January-February 2024

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GENEROUS HEARTS

HIGHLIGHTING PHILANTHROPY ON THE NORTHSHORE

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ur partners at the Northshore Community Foundation exist to make it easy for each of us to make a difference in our own backyard. Now in their 17th year, the Foundation has touched nearly $80 million dollars in philanthropic fuel, focusing on simplifying, organizing and magnifying philanthropy at every turn. The Foundation has reached those remarkable numbers in three primary ways. First, they engage hundreds of individuals, families, companies and nonprofits in a membership model that promotes

Civic Leadership: Chevron Fellows Graduation. The Chevron Fellows Class of 2023 has successfully completed the program, showcasing notable achievements such as enhanced collaboration, skill development, and the introduction of fresh initiatives. After honoring each participant at the graduation, everyone gathered at the Buddies For Life’s Holiday Party. There is high anticipation for what the class of 2023 will bring to the community!

active connections and charitable work. Second, they take the paperwork out of “doing good” by administering funds that act as charitable checkbooks for any purpose. Last, they step into big roles when the need is great – especially in times of disaster. Through these three unique and critical roles, the Foundation uses its expertise and resources to magnify the incredible charitable work so prevalent in our region. Below is a sample of the good people and projects that are changing lives every day on the Northshore.

Fund Management: Engaged Philanthropy: National Northshore Robotics. Philanthropy Day. The Foundation hosted A grant from a Donor-Advised Fund the inaugural National Philanthropy Day supported Northshore Robotics' celebration. Over 80 people came together collaboration with the Florida Parish to honor members of our community. Juvenile Detention Center. A local robotics From Nonprofit Executive Directors to team (VEX123) will teach 8-12 youth community partners, the philanthropic coding, troubleshooting, and other skills community was present, recognizing each to Gear Up for Success. This program sets other’s passion for making a difference the stage for educational enrichment and right in our own backyard. A huge job-related skills for the participants. thank you to Fidelity Bank’s Community Partners Program and REV for partnering with NCF to celebrate philanthropy.

EVERYONE IS A PHILANTHROPIST. TO LEARN HOW YOU CAN DO MORE IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD, REACH OUT TO THE FOUNDATION AT NORTHSHOREFOUNDATION.ORG

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