May 2018 Community Foundation Newsletter
Coral Gables Community Foundation awards over $50,000 during Spring Grant Cycle
The Coral Gables Community Foundation recently awarded over $50,000 in grants to 24 deserving non-profit organizations in the community. Twice a year, the Coral Gables Community Foundation and its Community Giving Committee, chaired by David Olazabal, awards grants to non-profit organizations with an impact in Coral Gables. 

The Coral Gables Community Foundation is proud to support the great work of its Spring 2018 Grantees!
Merrick Society Member Moment: Bill Bonn and Ruben Ceballos
The Coral Gables Community Foundation is proud to spotlight Bill Bonn and Ruben Ceballos in this month's Merrick Society Member Moment for their dedicated leadership and generous support of our organization.

Bill has been involved with the Foundation for many years, having served as Chairman during a pivotal period for the organization from 2011 to 2012. He was instrumental in establishing the Merrick Society in 2013, which has grown exponentially over the years. In 2016, Bill was bestowed the Foundation's distinguished Director Emeritus recognition. Ruben’s role as the Associate Director at PARAXEL, a global provider of biopharmaceutical services, keeps him busy between Massachusetts and Florida. PARAXEL is the second largest clinical research organization in the world. Bill currently serves as the Chairman of the Center for Coastal Studies in Provincetown, MA.. Prior to his retirement, Bill was the Senior Managing Director and General Counsel at Beacon Capital Partners.

Coral Gables residents, Bill and Ruben graciously open their historic home for the Foundation’s annual Holiday Celebration. They enjoy spending time with their families and friends in Provincetown as well as riding in their vintage cars.

Thank you for your long-standing friendship and support, Bill and Ruben!
Coral Gables Community Foundation awards nearly $80,000 at annual Scholarship Reception
The Coral Gables Community Foundation and its fundholders recently awarded nearly $80,000 in college scholarships to 16 high school seniors! The Foundation's Board of Directors, donors and the scholarship recipients celebrated at the annual Scholarship Reception hosted jointly with the City of Coral Gables on Thursday, April 26 at the Coral Gables Museum. 

The Coral Gables Community Foundation takes pride in awarding scholarships to assist deserving students pursuing dreams of higher education. This year, the Foundation’s Four-Year Scholarship program, which awards $10,000 scholarships, was chaired by Matthew Meehan. In addition to the Four-Year Scholarship, the Foundation also presented its Merit Scholarship, the Ralph V. Moore Scholarship for Cavalier Excellence, the Lady Suzanna P. Tweed Scholarship presented by Roy Gonas, the Kerdyk Family Music Scholarship presented by Tracy Kerdyk, the Daugherty Nursing Scholarship and the Culinary Arts Fund Scholarship. 

The students were presented their awards by MDCP-S School Board Member Mari Tere Rojas, Coral Gables City Commissioners Vince Lago and Mike Mena, Former Coral Gables Mayor Dorothy Thomson, Foundation Chairman Jack Lowell, Foundation’s Four-Year Scholarship Chair, Matthew Meehan and Foundation Executive Director Mary Snow. The 16 recipients of college scholarships are:
 
Foundation Four-Year Scholarships ($10,000 each)
Alyssa Lamadriz (Florida State University)
Stefany Ortiz (Florida International University)
Stephanie Revuelta (Florida International University)
Serena Correia (Florida International University)
Geisel Dieguez (Drew University)
 
Foundation Merit Scholarship ($3,000 each)
Naomy Gamarra (University of Florida)
Roxy Rico (Florida State University)
Grace Sedaghatpisheh (New York University)
Emma Berberian (University of Florida)
Julio Sanchez (Florida International University)
 
Ralph Moore Scholarship ($1,000)
Brianna De La Osa (University of Miami)
 
Lady Tweed Scholarship ($1,000)
Juliana Balladares (University of Florida)
 
Daugherty Nursing Scholarship ($1,000)
Deborah Zagales
 
Culinary Arts Scholarship ($4,000 each)
Norlan Rivas (Miami-Dade College's Culinary Institute)
Joe Matos (Miami-Dade College's Culinary Institute)
 
Kerdyk Music Scholarship ($2,000)
Alex Lopez (University of Miami)

The Coral Gables Community Foundation remembers George Corrigan
The Coral Gables Community Foundation remembers Mayor George Corrigan who passed away May 3rd at the age of 90. Mayor Corrigan was a devoted member of our community having served as Mayor from 1987-1993 and as Chairman of the Community Foundation in 2001, among many of his other contributions.

We celebrate Mayor Corrigan’s legacy.

James Captain Memorial Scholarship Fund established at the Coral Gables Community Foundation
We are pleased to announce that the James Captain Memorial Scholarship Fund has been established at the Coral Gables Community Foundation. The endowed scholarship fund was established by Tim Anagnost, in memory of his brother, James Captain, to provide funding for children from Coral Gables and Coconut Grove to attend summer camp.

James Captain was born in Brooklyn in 1934. His family moved to South Florida when he was a child. Growing up, James always acted as a role model for his younger brother Tim. James graduated from Miami Senior High School and attended the University of Miami, where he received a degree in Speech Correction as well as a master's degree in Communication Disorders and Audiology. He was a speech therapist in the Miami-Dade County Public Schools system for many years. James loved sports and helping disadvantaged children and this Memorial Scholarship will celebrate his legacy.

Coral Gables Community Foundation and Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce honor Waste Management at Donor Next Door Luncheon
The Coral Gables Community Foundation and the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce jointly honored Waste Management as their 'Donor Next Door' at Philanthropy Miami's annual event on May 10th. Waste Management and Jason Neal are long-standing friends to both the Community Foundation and the Chamber and we celebrate their support. 

Thank you, Waste Management and Jason Neal! 
Miami Dolphins Hall of Famer   Nat Moore visits Coral Gables Senior High School
Former Miami Dolphins player and Hall of Famer, Nat Moore delivered a motivating message to the Gables High School Cavalier Football Team on May 15th. Nat Moore was the recipient of the Sports & Wellness Award presented by Doctors Hospital and Miami Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute at the Coral Gables Community Foundation's 2016 A Passage to India annual gala. 

Thank you to Nat Moore and the Miami Dolphins for the impactful afternoon!
Bridge for Peace Fund Established
The Coral Gables Community Foundation is pleased to serve as the Fiscal Sponsor for Bridge for Peace.

Established in 2009, Bridge for Peace was founded by Coral Gables Senior High School to connect Coral Gables students with an international cause while teaching global citizenship.

Foundation promotes Katherine Dagand to Marketing Manager
As the Community Foundation grows, we are pleased to announce that Katherine Dagand has been promoted to Marketing Manager.

A Miami native and graduate of the University of Florida, Katherine has been a valued member of the Foundation team since 2016. In her expanded role, Katherine will oversee the marketing of the Foundation’s programs and events as well as manage the organization’s strategic communications objectives and social media.

Congratulations, Katherine!
Ponce Society of Young Professionals hosts first Happy Hour of the Year at Bulla
On Tuesday, May 8th, the Ponce Society of Young Professionals (PSYP) held its first Happy Hour of the year. Thank you to all old and new members for joining to raise funds for the PSYP’s hands-on projects.

A huge thank you to our host  Bulla Gastrobar  for their hospitality!

For more information on the Ponce Society of Young Professionals and to join, click here .
Save the Date for this year's Biltmore Ball!
Gala Co-Chairs
Save the Date for this year's Biltmore Ball to ben efit the Coral Gables Community Foundation....Venetian Fantasy!
 
What could be more magical than reveling oneself in the art, history, romance and classic Venetian Gothic architecture of the “City of Masks”?
 
Join the Coral Gables Community Foundation and Gala Co-Chairs Sissy DeMaria-Koehne and Lauren Harrison on Friday, October 5th for a black tie and masquerade benefit at the iconic   Biltmore Hotel Miami Coral Gables .


Thank you to our Ball Host!
Benchstories, Volume 1
In partnership with the City of Coral Gables, the Coral Gables Community Foundation launched the Commemorative Bench Program in 2016. Families and friends from around the community have placed benches in Coral Gables' beautiful parks to honor memories, milestones and loved ones. This is a collection of the stories behind the benches, Benchstories.

Create your Legacy Today
George Merrick's vision for better living continues today as involved Coral Gables stakeholders strive to maintain the look and feel of the City Beautiful.

The Coral Gables Community Foundation established the Merrick Society so that visionary people can continue George Merrick's dream. The Merrick Society preserves key philanthropic activities in the Gables and raises unrestricted funds for the Foundation.
 
This exclusive group commits to a three-year annual contribution of $1,000, $2,500, $5,000, or $10,000. To find out more, please contact our Executive Director, Mary Snow, at 305.446.9670, or via email a t  mary@gablesfoundation.org.