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Winter 2018
   

FOUNDATION E-CONNECTIONS

   
ALL HAIL TO THE C LASS OF 2017
LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GIVERS  
 
The Foundation is proud to announce the next round of inductees into the League of Extraordinary Givers - our champions of philanthropy.
 
Lifetime of Giving Award
Norm & Carol Abrahamson
Barb Nilson
Dr. Gary Kohlwes
 
Public Spirit Award
Pam Teal
Trina Westerlund
 
Patrons of the Year Award
Charlie Conner & Anne Simpson
 
Rising Star Award
Quinton Morris
 
Luminary Award
Dr. Dolores Gibbons  
 
Thanks to our committee: Jay Covington, Chair; Larry Warren; Damien Pattenaude; Terry Higashiyama & Judy Schroeder.
 
Awards will be presented on February 15th at the CELEBRATE! The Love of Community event at the Renton Pavilion. Tickets are available at Brown Paper Tickets:   
 
 
 

SCHOLARSHIPS ARE NOW AVAILABLE!
   This year, RCF has invested in new technology to facilitate our scholarship application process and allow all applications to be completed online. With almost $70,000 in available money, we hope you'll help spread the word for students and people going back to school who could use some help. They only have to visit our website to see what we have to offer.  
While we have several 'general' scholarships, a number of our scholarship funds are focused in specific areas:
  • women
  •  communications
  • marketing
  • education
  • engineering
  • learning disabled students
  • graduate students
  • technical college students

Send interested parties to our website at:

  "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." Margaret Mead
 
Consider how you might change the world by creating a charitable fund with the Renton Community Foundation or by leaving something in your will. Questions? Give us a call at (425) 282-5199. We have the expertise to help  you achieve your goals. 
 
 
 
 
GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!


Plans are being finalized for our upcoming CELEBRATE! The Love of Community event on February 15, 2018, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
 
Approximately $170,000 in community grants will be awarded from Circle of Giving, The Next Curve and the First Financial Northwest Foundation Fund. Guests will have the privilege of 'voting' on who will split $5,000 in transportation grants made available from the Paul Padgett Fund.  
 
Miles From Chicago will once again entertain guests with their toe-tapping music. Attendees will be treated to four inspirational stories about how grant money has impacted lives, and our 2017 League of Extraordinary Givers award winners will be celebrated for their dedication to the field of philanthropy.
 
This event has sold out all three years. With ticket prices at only $25 (includes heavy hors d'oeuvres, beverage and dessert), you'd best get your tickets now. DON'T MISS OUT. Just go to Brown Paper Tickets by clicking here:
 
Please note: if you want to be seated with someone, please email us your preferences at info@rentonfoundation.org. 
  


    
CORNERSTONE
   
Wikipedia's definition of a cornerstone is:
"The cornerstone (or foundation stone) is the first stone set in the construction of a masonry foundation, important since all other stones will be set in reference to this stone, thus determining the position (and strength) of the entire structure."
 
This is why RCF named its annual giving club - Cornerstone. Anyone giving $100 or more to support foundation operations will have their name listed as a member for one year.
Cornerstone gifts are the backbone of what we do. Our donors believe in the community foundation concept and choose to support foundation program and services, such as our educational programs, networking opportunities, nonprofit support, and efforts to engage new donors for the benefit of all.
 
If you'd like to see our list of Cornerstone champions, please visit our website and click on 'Community'. If you'd like to join Cornerstone with  a contribution of your own, you can either make a gift online (by going to our website) or by sending a check designated to Cornerstone.  
For more information, contact the Foundation at info@rentonfoundation.org.
Renton Community Foundation
Lynn Bohart, FAHP - Executive Director
 Mailing Address:
PO Box 820, Renton, WA 98056
 Street Address:
1101 Bronson Way North 
 Telephone: 425-282-5199
Fax: 425-282-5889
Liberty Park Building

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