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| 2007-2008 Advisory Committee |
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| Supporting Youth and Education |
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CONNECTIONS was founded in 2004 as special fund through the Richland County Foundation. Their mission is to foster and retain leaders and professionals in Richland County and to promote a philanthropic identity and involvement in the community.
Members of Connections benefit from a number of fun, interesting, educational, and networking events each year. |
2007-2008 Advisory Committee
Terri Hamilton, chair
Josh Taylor, co-chair
Jay Alfred
Geneva Cummins
Carl Fernyak
Chriss Harris
Jay Miller
Libby Nickoli
Michael Seveigny
Maura Siegenthaler
Pam Siegenthaler
Rick Sjostedt
Allison Weeks
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SUPPORTING YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Giving back to the community is an important part of the mission of Connections.
Once a year the advisory committee reviews grant applications. Applications are accepted
from nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) public charity designation.
The advisory committee's current focus is on youth and education.
The deadline for Connections Fund grant applications is the first Friday in November.
An awards ceremony is held for members and grant recipients
at the January Winter Gala.
To apply for a grant you may download the grant application
and guidelines below. Only current year applications are accepted.
Contact Becky Smith, Program Officer, for information on application guidelines.
Phone: 419 525-3020.
Connections Fund Grant Guidelines click here.
Connections Fund Grant Application click here.
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| The 2008 awards were presented to eight, local nonprofit agencies for special programs:
Astronomy for Youth, “Scopes for Kids”
For the purchase of two telescopes specifically designed for youth.
Discovery School, “Environmental Resources: Affects on Civilization Past, Present, Future”
For purchase of digital cameras for use in an interdisciplinary unit of study that will track the growth of plants.
Eastern Elementary – Lexington, “Clicking for Tomorrow’s Educational Future”
For the purchase of one set of Classroom Performing system (Clickers), an instant data feedback system.
Kids’ Connection of Ohio, Inc., “Empowerment Program: Developing Leadership in Youth” The grant will be used to sponsor 4 at-risk boys to an intensive intervention “camp” to be held at Springmill Intermediate School.
Malabar Middle School – Mansfield, “Civil War – Catalyst for a Nation”
An end-of-the-year event that will immerse the school, the entire 8th grade class and the community in the study of the Civil War years.
Ohio Bird Sanctuary, “In Harmony with Nature”
For the pilot program with Harmony House to “bring nature to the kids at the center.”
Salvation Army, “Learning Zone – Over Time (LZOT)”
The grant will extend the after-school program for 5th and 6th graders at the Dewald Center of the Salvation Army. Western Elementary – Lexington, “Kindergarten Connections – First Books”
For the purchase of books, bags and puppets for a proven successful program that encourages early reading.
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MEMBERSHIP
Annual membership dues are $150 for individuals and $250 for couples. If you are interested in joining Connections, please download the membership application by clicking here and mail to: Connections at Richland County Foundation
24 West Third Street, Suite 100
Mansfield, OH 44902
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Spring Fling for members and prospective members
Friday, April 4, 2008 7:00 p.m.
Mansfield Art Center
Call the Foundation office for reservations
at 419 525.3020. |
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