Greetings!
On July 1st our competitive grant cycle opened, and we are accepting grant applications through July 29th. One of the many things we do for our community is to provide funding to our nonprofit organizations delivering programming in the South Lake community. Based on several factors the amount that we are able to award each year varies. But as we grow the assets of the Community Foundation, our grant budget increases as well, allowing us to make a larger impact. Why is this funding important to our nonprofits and what does it do? Last year one of the grants recipients was Florida Matters of Central Florida with a mission to equip families and individuals with counseling, education, and resources to navigate through extraordinary life situations. They offer tutoring for those families who do not have the resources for these services. This past school year their tutors had been working with a boy that will be referred to as JM. His grades and subject mastery were far below even minimum expectations for third grade. JM has had a very severe anxiety disorder known as Selective Mutism. In brief, this disorder made it impossible for him to speak around classmates, teachers, acquaintances, really anyone other than his immediate family. His eyes reflected the pain and strain as he wanted to answer but absolutely could not. JM was their second student with Selective Mutism. JM was tutored primarily using an iPad and a white board. Communication to him was verbal, his to the tutor was written or typed. JM’s tutor was familiar with the disorder, thus she worked with him in his comfort. Not being able to ask questions in school or to participate verbally had greatly hindered his academic progress. Yet working with the tutor from Family Matters of Central Florida, they saw he was able to make progress. At the end of the school year, May 2022, JM was working back at grade level. They also celebrated that his confidence grew as did his comfort, and in June, he spoke his first words in tutoring. JM’s very soft-spoken words brought tears to the Family Matters team, as well as his mother, who was present at the time. By helping students like JM succeed we avert additional problems and costs to us all. This is just one of the six grants that were awarded last year. By receiving grant funding, nonprofits can focus on providing the programming that is needed and it reduces their need for fundraising. This year, along with our grant committee and our Board of Directors, grant applications will be vetted and evaluated and awarded to those we believe will make the largest impact with those grant dollars. Just one more reason to consider investing with your Community Foundation. Where you can make a difference today or forever!
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Special thanks to the Board of Directors of the Community Foundation for their service to us and to our community! On July 22nd we met for our annual Board Retreat at the National Training Center. The morning started with Diversity, Equity & Inclusion training, provided by our friends at Orlando Health. Mark Brewer, President & CEO of Central Florida Foundation was the facilitator for the rest of the day. He walked us through our strategic plan and gave us valuable insight about growing and strengthening our foundation. With a refreshed view we are all ready to jump in and continue to grow the impact of YOUR community foundation! |
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Pictured Left to Right:
Front Row: Kathy Smith, Haleigh Smith, Mike Bucher, Heather Thies, Erica Cole, Kim Sams & Sandy Simmonds
Back Row: Don Rose, Lance Sewell, Pat Caracciolo, Michael Spartz
Not pictured: Doni Keene, Paula Hoisington, Reggie Riley, & Matt Manzari
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Don't forget your grant applications are due by July 29, 2022 at 4:00P.M. Learn more below: |
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Investing in our Community Partnership Program allows your business to contribute to local philanthropy on another level. We want to get to know your organization and its philanthropic interests to ensure that the organizational goals are met while meeting the pressing needs in our community. |
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This month we are highlighting Lifestream as our non-profit feature. Your mental health is an essential part of your well-being. At Lifestream they offer a wide array of mental health services for those in need in our community. Lifestream recognizes that mental health is and integral part of a person's health and they have recently expanded their mission to include other areas in Florida. The CFSLC is proud to manage a fund dedicated Lifestream and is thankful for how they improve our community every day!
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The memory of a life well-lived has the power to leave a positive legacy and improves future generations with a lasting impact. Giving in perpetuity is an immeasurable way to make the world move in a more hopeful direction long after you are gone. The Community Foundation of South Lake relies on individuals, corporations, or families to build legacies and impact the community long-term. Leaving a legacy gift with us expands giving opportunities, adds value to philanthropy, and creates consistency in giving. Learn more about the benefits of legacy giving and how to make a lasting impact below.
Recently the Community Foundation had been informed that we would be receiving a new fund on behalf of a donor who lived in the South Lake community and wanted to make a difference forever. Working with Wade Boyette of BCN Law Firm, a local estate planning attorney, on behalf of his client, who had expressed a desire to open a fund to benefit survivors of 911, the Paul J DeMuth Fund was established at the Community Foundation. It is an endowed Designated Fund for the purpose of funding organizations that continue to provide services to those affected by 911. Mr. DeMuth’s legacy will live on forever because of the plans he made prior to his death. You see we work closely with Estate Planners: Attorneys, Financial Advisors and CPA’s. They are familiar with the work we do for our community, and they choose to discuss philanthropy and legacy planning with their clients. This is just one example of how a legacy based on the desire of the donor can be established. If you’ve got questions, call us for a conversation on how we can help you to establish your legacy while supporting the community you love!
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For more information on how you can leave a legacy contact our team todFor more information on how you can leave a legacy contact our team today: |
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