Future Philanthropists introduces children, typically ages 6 to 13, to at least one local nonprofit organization each year as well as the idea of giving, volunteering and philanthropy in general. Familes will get a behind-the-scenes tour, learn about the specified organization and get the opportunity to help that nonprofit.
The program is a win-win as parents and/or grandparents teach their children/grandchildren about organizations and the importance of giving while the nonprofits gain new friends as well as dollars for their efforts. The Watertown Community Foundation will match each family's gift up to $100 for the organization.
If you would like to sign up for Future Philanthropists or would like more information, please call the Foundation office at 882-3731 or email: assistant@watertowncommunityfoundation.org
Monday, June 27, 2011
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Fun at the Zoo
DESIGN TIME - Watertown Community Foundation Youth Council member Alexa Moeller paints a special picture on the wrist of Grace Highbear of Watertown during the annual Free Day at Bramble Park Zoo sponsored by the Youth Council. More than 800 people attended the event which included informational programs on conservation as well as various species at the zoo.
Girls Share Service Projects
FURRY FRIEND - Here Girls Rule participant, Kenedy, shares information about guinea pigs with Jan Johnson of the Watertown Community Foundation Women & Giving group. This year was the third consecutive year that Women & Giving supported the Roots & Shoots program for 16 local girls at Bramble Park Zoo. The girls shared this year's projects at their last session for the year. The projects ranged from dogs, the Humane Society, Jenkins Living Center and cats to turtles. Women & Giving and Watertown Area Transit provided transit tickets to the girls so they can continue their projects this summer.
May Grants at a Glance
At this month's Foundation Board meeting, the following grants were awarded:
$2,000 to Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation to support the purchase of yellow roses. The roses are for Yellow Rose Week which raises funds for the Suzanne B. Jacobson Memorial Fund which awards grants to people with life-threatening illnesses.
$500 to support a fundraiser this summer for the Mellette House and Town Players. The event will include the comedy
play, "Fully Committed," and desserts by Bill Zubke.
In other business, Dave Weigel, representing the local PACH (People Against Child Hunger) spoke to the Board. Weigel said the pilot project, which sent nearly 100 backpacks of food home with various students each weekend through April and May, went well and thanked the Foundation for its support. Plans for the 2011-12 school year are under way.
$2,000 to Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation to support the purchase of yellow roses. The roses are for Yellow Rose Week which raises funds for the Suzanne B. Jacobson Memorial Fund which awards grants to people with life-threatening illnesses.
$500 to support a fundraiser this summer for the Mellette House and Town Players. The event will include the comedy
play, "Fully Committed," and desserts by Bill Zubke.
In other business, Dave Weigel, representing the local PACH (People Against Child Hunger) spoke to the Board. Weigel said the pilot project, which sent nearly 100 backpacks of food home with various students each weekend through April and May, went well and thanked the Foundation for its support. Plans for the 2011-12 school year are under way.
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