Community Grantees for 2008

Admission Possible
$15,000
In fulfillment of a $30,000 pledge to support the college admissions preparation services for low-income youth.

Athletes Committed to Educating Students (ACES)
$10,000
In support of bringing the PeachJam curriculum that studies the adolescent stories of Nobel Peace Laureates and introduces community service to middle school students to this Twin Cities based afterschool program.

Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival
$10,000
In support of the July 3, 2008 Broadway Pops concert.

Duke University Annual Fund
$5,000
In fulfillment of a $25,000 pledge to support the Duke University Medical Center through the Duke Annual Fund.

Eagle Valley Land Trust
$10,000
In support of this organization’s general operations to help assure that the future of Eagle County includes the scenic vistas, wildlife habitat and ranchlands.

East Grand Rapids School Foundation
$10,000
In partial fulfillment of a $50,000 pledge to support the Advancing Excellence campaign.

Episcopal Community Services
$5,000
In support of the Strengthen the Caring Community program which provides hope and new opportunities to struggling families, youth at risk, and those who face the daily challenges of isolation and poverty.

Gore Range Natural Science School
$15,000
In partial fulfillment of a $45,000 pledge to support the Avon in School Program.

Guthrie Theater
$10,000
In support of this organization’s Annual Fund.

Hamm Clinic
$20,000
In partial fulfillment of a $60,000 pledge to support the Pre-Doctoral Psychology Internship stipends.

Kairos Dance Theater
$5,000
In partial fulfillment of a $10,000 pledge to support general operations which shares the joy of dance with people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities.

MicroGrants
$5,000
In fulfillment of a $10,000 pledge to support this Minneapolis organization’s small grants program./p>

Minneapolis Institute of Arts
$8,000
In support of this organization’s Annual Fund which provides high-quality programs that are offered free to the community.

Minnesota Courage to Teach and Lead
$10,000
In support of this organization’s general operations to support the personal and professional renewal of teachers, administrators and other professionals.

Minnesota International Center
$5,000
In support of this organization’s general operations which inspires the community to understand global issues and cultures in an ever changing world.

National Parks Conservation Association
$20,000
In support of the Yellowstone National Park Fund honoring Ed and Harriet Spencer established for the purpose of engaging young people in conservation efforts at the park.

Neighborhood Development Center - Midtown Global Market
$25,000
In fulfillment of a $50,000 pledge to support the Midtown Global Market “Successful Launch” Campaign.

Page Education Foundation
$5,000
In partial fulfillment of a $20,000 pledge to support general operations which provides students of color with college tuition, adult mentorship and mentorship to younger students.

Planned Parenthood of Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota
$60,000
In partial fulfillment of a $300,000 pledge to support the Youth Education and Development programming.

Project SUCCESS
$10,000
In partial fulfillment of a $30,000 pledge to support this organization’s general operations which helps 7,000 students develop life skills and inspires them to act on their dreams.

Somali Success School
$20,000
In support of this organization’s general operations which educates, empowers and promotes self-sufficiency among the African immigrant population in the community.

Summit Academy OIC
$25,000
In support of this organization’s general operations which strengthens the citizens of the community through adult education and youth programs.

Tubman Family Alliance
$10,000
In support of this organization’s Co-Occurring Disorders Program that provides Holistic services to women with a dual diagnosis of mental illness and chemical dependency.

Twin Cities Public Television
$1,000
IIn support of this organization’s Annual Fund.

Twin Cities RISE!
$15,000
In partial fulfillment of a $30,000 pledge to support the anti-poverty program that provides long-term skills training to low-income adults and placement in living wage jobs and in honor of the leadership of Steve Rothschild.

University of Minnesota Foundation
$2,500
In support of The Fund for Excellence in the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Minnesota which strengthens the efforts to attract the very best students and faculty.

Walk-In Counseling Center
$15,000
In support of general operations with a focus on staffing to lead strategic and business planning efforts along with volunteer and donor appreciation activities, capital and capacity building projects.

WATCH
$5,000
In honor of the 15th Anniversary of WATCH and the founder Susan Lenfestey.

Westminster Counseling Center
$5,000
In fulfillment of a $15,000 pledge to support of this organization’s general operations which allows people without insurance to receive mental health counseling that respects and encourages a spiritual foundation to human wellness.

Women's Foundation
$62,000
In partial fulfillment of a $150,000 pledge to support the Diversity Internship and Fellowship Program and to support of production of the TPT production Women in Leadership featuring Reatha Clark King.

Youth Farm and Market Project
$10,000
In partial fulfillment of a $30,000 pledge to support the urban agriculture, youth organizing and cultural nutrition.

The Youth Foundation
$5,000
In support of this organization’s general operations which assists children in need in the community.

Youth Frontiers
$20,000
In partial fulfillment of a $60,000 pledge to support this organization that provides character retreats to elementary and secondary students and faculty.

Total Community for 2008                    $458,500