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2019 Golf Tournament Great Success

    • thank youcartoon golferThe Board of Directors would like to thank all those who attended or otherwise contributed to the Golf Tournament on April 12.  Your support and generosity made the effort a huge success.  As a result, the preliminary numbers show that a record amount was made.  This support by everyone will directly result in greater funds being distributed to local charities that support North Port citizens.  Check out the pictures at PHOTOS or click "Read More" below to see more.  

    Board Announces New Discounted Pre-Paid Membership Options

    • discountIn response to suggestions and in an effort to make it even easier for members, the Board is now offering new discounted pre-paid memberships.  This will allow members to avoid missing their renewal dates, provide members some savings and reduce work on our volunteers.  The new available plans are explained below.

    Membership Elects New Directors; Board Elects New Officers

    • This is to announce that at its 2019 Annual Meeting of Members, held on Monday January 18, the membership elected the following new members to serve on the Board of Directors:
           Mary Bowersock               Greg Loos
           Diana Missig                      Jennifer Strieby

    On behalf of the Board, we would like to congratulate them and thank them for their willingness to serve on the Board and help us continue to guide the Foundation to support the organizations that serve the citizens of North Port.

    Grants Awarded Now Total $303,661

    • The Heron Creek Community Foundation proudly announces that it has grants 2 pic standardcompleted its 2018 Grant Cycle by awarding 24 Grants for a total of $61,036.  This brings the total amount awarded in its 8 years of existence to $303,661, all of which is restricted to helping those in North Port.  The 2018 awards included 8 new organizations so it has now supported 34 organizations serving North Port citizens.

    Looking for Volunteers

    • Nothing feels better than helping others!  volunteer we love
    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.