Non Profit Profiles
Meet the NEW VOICES OF PHILANTHROPY at the inaugural Bestie Awards, happening Nov. 21 at 21c Museum Hotel. For more information, visit voice-tribune.com/bestiesballot.
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L to R: Stephanie Hall Barrett, Brea Sims, Antigona Mehani and Dawn Shannon.
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Meet the 2019 Class of New and Future Voices of Philanthropy
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By MARIAH KLINE Photos by KATHRYN HARRINGTON
he Voice of Louisville has proudly covered Louisville’s nonprofit community for the last 70 years. We have admired the work of the countless individuals who give of themselves to help others and make our city a benevolent community. For the last two years, we have partnered with the Community Foundation of Louisville (CFL) to recognize young philanthropists in our city. This year, three exceptional people between the
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ages of 21 and 35 were selected as the next class of New Voices of Philanthropy, while one person under 21 was selected as our Future Voice of Philanthropy. Our selection committee – made up of staff members from The Voice and the Community Foundation as well as previous New Voices honorees – carefully narrowed down this year’s nominations to these five philanthropists. Each New Voice will receive $1,000 to donate to the cause they are involved in and the Future Voice will receive $500, thanks to CFL. “These honorees exemplify how
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philanthropy makes a lasting impact in our community,” says Jan Walther, CFL’s vice president of marketing and communications. “The Community Foundation is proud to celebrate the passion and commitment of these generous, game-changing leaders. Partnering with the Voice-Tribune for this recognition has created the opportunity to inspire others to take action, make a difference and be a force for good.” As you get to know our New Voices and Future Voice, we hope you will be inspired by their efforts, their work ethic and the spirit of generosity they each possess.
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