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Thanksgiving Pies for North Port Needy

    • piesHeron Creek Community Foundation has been asked again this year to assist Hope for North Port, by donating pies for their annual Thanksgiving Dinner.   Hope for North Port is a local charitable organization that holds monthly health and wellness fairs for needy North Port families and individuals and also holds a Thanksgiving dinner for hundreds of North Port citizens.

    Board Sets Annual Membership Meeting Date & Issues

    • board directors picThe HCCF Board of Directors announces that the annual Membership Meeting will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday January 17, 2020 in the Main Dining Room.  Among the regular issues to be considered, including the election of four new Directors, the Board is proposing a few minor changes in the Bylaws in order to reflect their spirit and meaning.  All members are encouraged to attend.  

    2019 Grant Cycle Now Closed for Applications

    • grants 2 pic standardThe Board of Directors announces that the open period for applications for 2019 Grant awards is now closed.  Celebrating more than $300,00 in grant awards through 2018, the Board reminds any 501(c)(3) organization that you must meet the criteria for 2019.  Applications could have been filed through September 30, 2019.  The criteria and application forms can be found under "Grants" or by clicking HERE.

    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.

    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.