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Philanthropy Weekly Newsletter
May 11, 2021
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Photo Credit: Chelsea Ruocco |
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Community Foundation Resources |
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Congratulations to all of the Community Foundation Scholarship Winners!
Randi and Katie spent last Friday delivering signs to scholarship recipients throughout the Finger Lakes region!
If you received a new yard ornament but haven't yet received your notification letter, send Katie a message at [email protected] and she'll be happy to share the scholarship award information with you!
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Upcoming Grant Opportunities
Letter of Intent Deadline: June 1
Application Deadline: July 1
This grant opportunity is for organizations residing in and providing services for Chemung and SE Steuben County residents. There are now two application tracks to choose from: Program Support or General Operating Support. Nonprofits may choose one track or the other but not both. Both grant programs are for one year. GOS grants may not be automatically renewed. Organizations will have to reapply on an annual basis.
Download the General Operating Support Guidelines here and Program Support Guidelines here. Questions about applying for a grant can be directed to Sara Palmer.
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On Tuesdays We Zoom - 9:30 am -10 am
Meeting ID: 845 0675 2434
Passcode: 375617
FLX Nonprofits are encouraged to join us every Tuesday at 9:30 am for updates and announcements from the field. In just 30 minutes you'll hear from the staff of the Community Foundation and fellow nonprofit colleagues as we do a virtual check-in on what's happening in our region.
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The Good Works Podcast
On this episode of the Good Works Podcast, Randi and Sara are back together in person for the first time since March 2020! Recording just one day after the Oscars, they discuss characters and movies that have inspired their work at the Community Foundation.
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Nonprofit and Other Community News |
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Book Fest 2021 - Sunday, May 16, 11 am-2 pm
Hosted by the Family Reading Partnership of Chemung Valley. This year's Fest will feature authors Katrina Morse and Kevin Coolidge, musical performances by Mr. Jeff, Doc Possum, and the Elmira College Theatre Department!
Community participants: CCLD Bookmobile, Community Arts, EOP Head Start and CoE, Tanglewood Nature Center, STEM Academy, Therapy Dog & YWCA.
Food is available: Over the Moon Grilled Cheeserie.
See the Book Fest 2021 Facebook page for additional information. Covid protocols including mask-wearing and social distancing will be followed.
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Community Art for Kids at Book Fest sponsored by Community Arts of Elmira - May 16
Bring children to paint different wildlife images with their free set of watercolor palettes! "Watercolor Wildlife Wonders of the Chemung River" drawings were created by Elmira College Art Major Alex Taylor for the Community Arts of Elmira art booth!
Children will receive individual watercolor palettes with which to paint and then take them home as a gift to continue their creative journey exploring Elmira through art.
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The Chemung County Youth Bureau is accepting applications for Recreation Leader positions for Summer Cohesion
$12.90/hr. for the 2021 Summer Cohesion Program
Summer Cohesion is a 6- week, drop-in recreational, educational, and cultural enrichment program for Chemung County youth ages 4-12 years old. Recreation Leaders must be at least 17 years old by July 1st. All 17-year-olds must have current Working Papers. Strong consideration is given to those volunteering and working with youth in our community. Must be available to work from the end of June until mid-August from 7:45 am-2:15 pm Monday through Friday.
Applications, including two letters of reference, should be forwarded to the Chemung County Youth Bureau, 599 Harris Hill Road, Elmira, NY 14903. Applications are available at the Chemung County Youth Bureau, area high school guidance offices, and online at chemungyouth.com
For more information, please contact the Chemung County Youth Bureau at 737-2907 or email Bob Harris at [email protected]
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Congregation Kol Ami Nosh of the Month
Orders are being taken for the June Nosh of the Month,
Deli Sandwiches!
Order by May 21st for pick-up on June 20th.
Kosher Pastrami on Rye or Corned Beef with a whole kosher pickle! Pair your sandwich with Dr. Brown's Cream or Black Cherry Soda!
Order online here or call (607) 734-8122.
A portion of any profit will be donated to the Elmira Community Kitchen and Food Bank of the Southern Tier.
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Webinars, Trainings and Other Events |
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Free Financial Workshop hosted by
Cornell Cooperative Extension
Wills versus Trusts
Tuesday, May 11
3:00-5:00 p.m.
Estate planning today is more complicated than it has ever been. Often, mistakes in a plan are not discovered until someone has passed on. Unfortunately, then it is too late. Join us for an informational look at planning with Revocable Living Trusts in a free workshop called Wills versus Trusts.
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"Outside Expressions: Bringing YOUR Inner Spark Into the Sunlight," join Artist Filomena Jack onsite or online to learn more about Elmira Infinite Canvas and public art, as well as share ideas for the mural design at Community Arts of Elmira!
You don't have to be a visual artist to attend--Filomena will catalyze your creative expression through conversation, sketching . . . however you like!
"Outside Expressions" is designed for teens through adults. All creative materials are provided. The session will be both indoors and outdoors, so please wear comfortable clothing, a hat, and sunglasses if needed. (We emphasize that this is a design class, so there is no actual mural painting at this session.)
Masks and social distancing are required. No food is allowed. If you need a beverage, please bring your own water bottle.
Registration for the onsite event has limited seating, so please reserve your seat by contacting [email protected]. The online event will be live-streamed from the Community Arts of Elmira Facebook Page.
Location: Community Arts of Elmira, 413 Lake Street, Elmira, New York, 14901
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Advocacy vs. Lobbying for Nonprofits - Wednesday, May 19 at 10:30 am
In this one-hour online event presented by the Institute for Human Services and the New York State Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE), learn the difference between lobbying and advocacy for nonprofits, what New York State requirements are for registering activities and what the process of reporting looks like.
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Call for Makers, Artists, and Vendors!
Elmira Handmade Market arrives July 31, 2021, 10 am-5 pm! Visit artists, makers, musicians, and food vendors as they transform the green space at Community Arts of Elmira into a Creative Destination!
The deadline for Call-for-Local Artists/Makers/Vendors submissions to the Elmira Handmade Market is May 15, 2021, at 8:00 pm!
The cost to apply is $10 per artist/maker/vendor.
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