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Elise May, a former HEARTS Board Member, is an independentTeaching Artist/Arts Administrator, educator, actor, singer, and writer.
She works with actors, school districts, libraries, and corporations on communication skills, community development, and the development of theater arts programs.
She has performed and taught domestically and internationally.
May will be honored at HEARts Annual Red Party at the PolishAmerican Hall in Port Washington, New York, on February 7, 2025.
Selected Grant News Headlines
A customized collection of grant news from foundations and the federal government from around the Web.
Bill Gatton Foundation 
The Bill Gatton Foundation supports K-12 and higher education, health, and community development in Kentucky, Upper East Tennessee, and Southwest Virginia.Large education grants include $13.5 million...more
The Bill Gatton Foundation supports K-12 and higher education, health, and community development in Kentucky, Upper East Tennessee, and Southwest Virginia.Large education grants include $13.5 million...more
Local Organizations Win $9 Million For New Affordable Housing, Social Services 
Local organizations win $9 million for new affordable housing, social services.Connecticut's Community Investment Fund grants come amid a deluge of cuts to federal funding.The fund was established in...more
Local organizations win $9 million for new affordable housing, social services.Connecticut's Community Investment Fund grants come amid a deluge of cuts to federal funding.The fund was established in...more
Kindness and Philanthropy Feeding People in Tahoe
Foundation: Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation
Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation has proudly supported Bread & Broth for the past 10 years.In 2024, the Community Foundation was able to introduce the mission of Bread and Broth to a donor who is...more
Foundation: Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation
Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation has proudly supported Bread & Broth for the past 10 years.In 2024, the Community Foundation was able to introduce the mission of Bread and Broth to a donor who is...more
Latino Community Foundation Awards $3.88M in Grants Across California and Nevada
Foundation: Latino Community Foundation
Latino Community Foundation Awards $3.88M in Grants Across California and Nevada.NewsBreak: Latino Community Foundation awards $3,000,000 in grants across California andNevada.Newsbreak: $1.5 million...more
Foundation: Latino Community Foundation
Latino Community Foundation Awards $3.88M in Grants Across California and Nevada.NewsBreak: Latino Community Foundation awards $3,000,000 in grants across California andNevada.Newsbreak: $1.5 million...more
Beyond Philanthropy: Alejandro Betancourt Lopez's Vision of Impact-Driven Business Development 
Alejandro Betancourt Lopez rejects traditional corporate social responsibility models that separate business operations from community impact.Rather than limiting community engagement to corporate...more
Alejandro Betancourt Lopez rejects traditional corporate social responsibility models that separate business operations from community impact.Rather than limiting community engagement to corporate...more
Thoughtful Philanthropy For A Happier Community 
Thoughtful giving isn't just about making a donation, it's about creating meaningful impact.Community foundations exist to connect generosity with need, ensuring that charitable giving is both...more
Thoughtful giving isn't just about making a donation, it's about creating meaningful impact.Community foundations exist to connect generosity with need, ensuring that charitable giving is both...more
Nonprofit Finance Fund Hires Kareem Thomas As Chief Credit Officer 
Kareem Thomas most recently served as Chief Credit and Lending Administration Officer at Reinvestment Fund.Bhavani Daryanani has more than 20 years of experience in the sector, bringing deep...more
Kareem Thomas most recently served as Chief Credit and Lending Administration Officer at Reinvestment Fund.Bhavani Daryanani has more than 20 years of experience in the sector, bringing deep...more
Secu Foundation Honored With Ccuf Hero Award For Partner in Philanthropy 
SECU Foundation has been named a recipient of the 2024 Carolinas Credit Union Foundation Hero Award for Partner in Philanthropy.The SECU Foundation promotes local community development in North...more
SECU Foundation has been named a recipient of the 2024 Carolinas Credit Union Foundation Hero Award for Partner in Philanthropy.The SECU Foundation promotes local community development in North...more
Love Where You Live Initiative Identifies Reno County Priorities; Grant Opportunities Available
Foundation: Hutchinson Community Foundation
Residents say increases in average household income and businesses that pay above average wage are the top indicators of economic progress in Reno County.They also identify attracting new businesses,...more
Foundation: Hutchinson Community Foundation
Residents say increases in average household income and businesses that pay above average wage are the top indicators of economic progress in Reno County.They also identify attracting new businesses,...more
The Jewish Emergent Network: From Emergence to Evolution
Foundation: Jim Joseph Foundation
The Jewish Emergent Network is a loose affiliation of seven Jewish organizations.The network passed on its core initiatives to the Jewish Social Justice Roundtable and Atra.Many of the rabbis who...more
Foundation: Jim Joseph Foundation
The Jewish Emergent Network is a loose affiliation of seven Jewish organizations.The network passed on its core initiatives to the Jewish Social Justice Roundtable and Atra.Many of the rabbis who...more
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Girls-Aiding Social Business Accelerators To Help Teen Girls Living In Poverty
In partnership with the Unreasonable Group, the Nike Foundation is set to launch the Girl Effect Accelerator this November to help social entrepreneurs whose business startups focus on helping economically disadvantaged adolescent girls.
