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The Community Foundation’s superpower is the ability to share our extensive knowledge of the latest trends, dynamics and opportunities impacting our communities with people like you who want to make a difference. The more we learn and the more we engage, the more we are equipped to take informed and inspired action.
Understanding Community Needs
43%
not ready for
Kindergarten
26K
children living
in poverty
23%
food insecure
residents
33%
are housing
cost burdened
Find a Cause
What cause do you care about? Learn more about the issues facing our region and ways that you can make a difference – from organizations creating meaningful change, to ways to get involved, to options for donating directly to support the work happening locally.
Affordable Housing
Ensuring that everyone has access to safe and affordable housing is a basic need and essential for thriving communities. Affordable housing alleviates poverty, promotes social equity and economic stability and fosters overall well-being for individuals and families throughout the region.
Animal Welfare
From the ethical and humane treatment of animals, to preventing unnecessary suffering, to advocating for laws and regulations to protect them, animal causes work in many ways to ensure animals can live happy and healthy lives.
Arts & Culture
Arts and culture play a vital role in shaping our identity, fostering creativity, enriching our lives, and contributing to the well-being of individuals and societies. They are not only sources of entertainment but also sources of inspiration, education, and social cohesion.
Education
Educational attainment leads to higher income, health and quality of life, less reliance on assistance or criminal justice system involvement, an increase in civic engagement and more. This powerful catalyst for progress.
Environment
To create healthy and resilient communities, environmental organizations focus on protecting and preserving natural resources, biodiversity, and ecosystems, addressing climate change, pollution, and more. Solutions often involve individual actions, community efforts, and policy changes to make a positive impact.
Food & Nutrition
As a critical component of the social safety net, food and nutrition focused organizations address immediate hunger and malnutrition, while working towards individual and community food security and well-being. These efforts contribute to a healthier, more equitable, and more stable society.
Education
Educational attainment leads to higher income, health and quality of life, less reliance on assistance or criminal justice system involvement, an increase in civic engagement and more. This powerful catalyst for progress.
Environment
To create healthy and resilient communities, environmental organizations focus on protecting and preserving natural resources, biodiversity, and ecosystems, addressing climate change, pollution, and more. Solutions often involve individual actions, community efforts, and policy changes to make a positive impact.
Food & Nutrition
As a critical component of the social safety net, food and nutrition focused organizations address immediate hunger and malnutrition, while working towards individual and community food security and well-being. These efforts contribute to a healthier, more equitable, and more stable society.
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