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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.
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A customized collection of grant news from foundations and the federal government from around the Web.
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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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 ...more
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 ...more
6 'Green' Degrees to Fight Climate Change 
Environmental science majors study the science behind environmental challenges like climate change, pollution, and habitat destruction.An urban studies major focuses on the design and management of...more
Environmental science majors study the science behind environmental challenges like climate change, pollution, and habitat destruction.An urban studies major focuses on the design and management of...more
Emporia Chamber Leads the Way in Community Progress 
Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce and Ignite Emporia embody these values through a proactive approach to creating an environment for business and community success.81% of adults consider their local...more
Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce and Ignite Emporia embody these values through a proactive approach to creating an environment for business and community success.81% of adults consider their local...more
Creative Capital Awards $2.45M to 55 Artists 
The Creative Capital Foundation selected 55 artists and collectives for its annual grant award from a pool of over 5,600 applicants.Each grant provides $50,000 of unrestricted project funding...more
The Creative Capital Foundation selected 55 artists and collectives for its annual grant award from a pool of over 5,600 applicants.Each grant provides $50,000 of unrestricted project funding...more
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Social Enterprise Cook School Launches Crowdfunding Campaign
The Larder Cook School in West Lothian is a social enterprise that trains young people for a career in the food business. Recently, the school has launched a crowdfunder to help it teach another 80 students a year.
