Senior Center Makes Fundraising Goal! Posted on February 14, 2020 by SatelliteSix The L.E. Phillips Senior Center is celebrating after reaching its fundraising goal of $1.1 million toward a new senior fitness center addition. “We are so excited to announce we have met the “Fit for the Future” fundraising goal to expand the Senior Center. So many people and organizations pledged hundreds of thousands of dollars to our cause, and we are appreciative beyond words. Our mission is to challenge the mind, body, and spirit, and this new building will absolutely do that,” said Board President Jim Deignan. The L.E. Phillips Senior… Read More »
New ECPSF Fund Will Help Local High Schools Install Solar Panels Posted on December 17, 2019 by SatelliteSix The Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation, a Supporting Organization of ECCF, is excited to announce the newest addition to its Family of Funds: The Solar on Eau Claire Schools Fund. It will support the installation and maintenance of solar panels on Eau Claire's North and Memorial High Schools. Solar on Schools was started by the nonprofit Couillard Solar Foundation (CSF). This project strives to reduce schools' carbon footprints as well as to reduce their energy costs. Once the solar panels are installed, the Eau Claire Area School District will save… Read More »
The Women’s Giving Circle Announces a Record Amount of Grant Funding Posted on November 8, 2019 by SatelliteSix The members of the Women's Giving Circle are pleased to announce that in 2019, they're awarding a record $47,210 in grants. Each grant recipient helps to fulfill the WGC’s mission of supporting women and children in the Eau Claire area. The organizations and programs the WGC has voted to fund are: • Altoona School District—“Care Closet” • Chippewa Valley Free Clinic—“Women Becoming A Healthier Me” • Chippewa Valley Technical College Foundation: Women in Nontraditional Careers Scholarship Program” • Eau Claire Area Hmong Mutual Assistance Association—“Refugee Family Strengthening Project” • Eau… Read More »
L.E. Phillips Senior Center Launches Major Expansion and Fundraising Campaign Posted on October 29, 2019 by SatelliteSix L.E. Phillips Senior Center Launches Major Expansion and Fundraising Campaign What: “Fit for the Future” Expansion Fundraising Campaign Kickoff Event When: Tuesday, October 29, 1:30 p.m. Where: L.E. Phillips Senior Center, 1616 Bellinger St, Eau Claire, WI Photos/Broll: Media tour of expansion plans, current fitness center, members, interviews Eau Claire, WI - The L.E. Phillips Senior Center, a regional non-profit which serves thousands of senior citizens in Chippewa Valley communities every year, announces its “Fit for the Future” $3.6 million dollar capital campaign. The L.E. Phillips Senior Center is launching… Read More »
Jane Lokken Receives the 2019 ECCF Leadership Award Posted on September 17, 2019 by SatelliteSix Congratulations to Jane Lokken, who received the 2019 ECCF Leadership Award at the Autumn Social! Jane has worked tirelessly on behalf of ECCF. She's served on numerous committees, including a term as Board Chair, and she was instrumental in the development of many of ECCF's legal documents. In addition, she and her husband, John, established the John and Jane Lokken Fund. Thank you, Jane, for your role in making ECCF what it is today! ECCF Board Chair Karl Murch presents the 2019 Leadership Award to Jane… Read More »
ECCF Receives National Recognition Posted on August 20, 2019 by SatelliteSix The Eau Claire Community Foundation recently received accreditation with the nation’s highest standard for philanthropic excellence. National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations® establish legal, ethical, effective practices for community foundations everywhere. “Meeting the National Standards benchmarks is a rigorous, comprehensive process,” said Randy Royster, board member of the Council on Foundations. “This accreditation is a significant accomplishment that indicates the Eau Claire Community Foundation demonstrates a commitment to transparency, quality, integrity and accountability as it carries out its mission.” The National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations® program requires community foundations… Read More »
2019 ECCF Grant Recipients Announced Posted on June 6, 2019 by SatelliteSix The Eau Claire Community Foundation is proud to announce $146,989 in grant awards through its 2019 competitive grant cycle. Most grant recipients accepted their checks at ECCF’s Annual Meeting on June 6. This year’s 44 grant awards bring ECCF’s current 2019 disbursements through competitive and Donor-Advised granting to almost $1.2 million. You can click the link below to see a complete list of this year's ECCF competitive grant award recipients. 2019 ECCF Competitive Grant Recipients Community support is vital for the continuation of ECCF’s grant awards, which help local nonprofits… Read More »
Women’s Giving Circle Grant Applications Accepted April 1-July 1, 2019 Posted on March 15, 2019 by SatelliteSix The Women's Giving Circle will be accepting grant applications from April 1 to July 1, 2019. Any Eau Claire area nonprofit with a new or enhanced program that benefits Eau Claire area women and/or children is eligible to apply. The WGC will be awarding grants of up to $6000 in 2019. You can learn more about this opportunity on the Women's Giving Circle Grant Cycle page of this site. All grant applications must be submitted by midnight on July 1, 2019. Please call the Eau Claire Community Foundation at (715) 552-3801 or… Read More »
A Big Thank You To ECCF Sponsors! Posted on February 21, 2019 by SatelliteSix The Eau Claire Community Foundation sincerely thanks the following generous sponsors: Associated Bank is providing parking to ECCF staff. McDonough Manufacturing Company is sponsoring billboards for ECCF and its supporting organization, the Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation. We truly appreciate these businesses' support! Read More »
First New Funds of 2019 Posted on January 15, 2019 by SatelliteSix ECCF is pleased to announce its first new Funds of 2019. They are: Andrew and Brenda Schlafer Family Fund: This Acorn Fund will eventually grow to support Eau Claire area nonprofits. Bidwell Engebretson Tusen Takk Volunteer Support Fund: This Agency Endowment supports the volunteer program of the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation. Cody and Molly Filipczak Scholarship Fund: This Scholarship Fund helps graduates of the South Shore School District in Port Wing, WI, finance their post-secondary educations. Doris J. Bautch STEM Scholarship Fund: This scholarship helps current Independence students further their post-secondary… Read More »
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