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2021 Grant Recipients
The Heron Creek Community Foundation is pleased to announce grant recipients for 2021. The application process included an assessment of the current needs of the citizens of North Port by contacting the North Port Police Department, North Port Schools, the Department of Social Services in North Port, churches, other foundations and charitable organizations.
Meals on Wheels Needs Volunteers
North Port Meals on Wheels is an all-volunteer organization that relies on people like you, to prepare a nutritious meal and deliver a friendly visit to over 130 people who have trouble cooking a meal for themselves. We serve clients Monday through Saturday, including holidays such as Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Food/Fund Drive A Great Success
You Came Through Again!This year, All Faith’s Food Bank had asked HCCF to shift the annual Heron Creek Community Foundation Food Drive to a FUND DRIVE. The Fund Drive ran from Monday, February 8 until Friday, February 12 and was very successful.
Your Dollars Pay for Four-Year college scholarships
Where do your dollars go? The Board is pleased to support Take Stock in Children. The 2021 Grant supported and paid for the 8th 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:
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.
