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Double the Impact of Your Donation Today
We have received exciting news since our request for donations went out on July 1. One of the “Founders” of the Heron Creek Community Foundation (HCCF), Sandy Edinger and his wife Martha have generously offered to match up to $10,000 to this fund-raising effort!
We Need Your Help Now
Due to the needs in our North Port Community caused by the COVID-19 virus, we are making an urgent appeal to raise funds for the community. All of us, our families and our fellow community members are facing the challenges the pandemic has raised. Many members of the North Port Community have been seriously affected and are struggling to put food on their tables and keep up with shelter costs. The local charities that provide food and other assistance to the community are struggling to keep up with the demand. See how you can help by clicking "Read More"
Your Dollars Pay for Four-Year college scholarships
Where do your dollars go? The Board is pleased to support Take Stock in Children. The 2019 Grant supported and paid for the 6th mentoring and full four-year post-secondary scholarship. This program seeks out students from families that have few or no previous college graduates. Show to the left is Bryce Muniz, a 2016 recipient who graduated from North Port High School in 2020.Here is a letter from Melanie Custer, Director of Operations:
Your Dollars Support Teen Drug Testing
Where do your grant dollars go? The Board is pleased to support the
North Port Teen Court Program and its D-Fy drug prevention program. The 2019 grant was used to purchase 500 drug testing kits for our teen community. Here is a note from the Executive Director, Heather Todd, of Teen Court.
NEW DATE for10th Annual Golf Tournament
The tournament scheduled for Wednesday April 22, 2020 the Foundation has been postponed to October 23,2020. Please see below under "Read More"
NEW DATE for the Duprees Concert
We are pleased to announce that the new date for the Duprees concert is Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at 7:00 pm. All tickets purchased for the original concert date will be honored at no additional charge. Great seats still remain and can be purchased by clicking TICKETS or by visiting North Port Performing Arts Center located at North Port High School in North Port, FL.
Board of Directors Awards over $58,000 and SUN Newpaper Acknowledges
Thanks to the participation and enthusiasm of our members and fund-raiser
attendees, the Foundation is thrilled to announce that we were able to grant $58,116 in 2019 to 27 charitable organizations that help North Port. With this award, the HCCF celebrates reaching total grants awarded of $361,777 since 2011. Again, this is only possible because of the dedicated support of Heron Creek residents and members. Thank you so much.
Looking for Volunteers
Nothing feels better than helping others!
The HCCF Board of Directors is extending an invitation to jump on the band wagon and feel the joy of being involved with an institution whose sole purpose is "giving back" to help those in need in the North Port community. These days, due to many factors like Red Tide and low wages, many North Port families are in need.
