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SAINT BONIFACE FOUNDATION FOR OUTREACH GRANTS
Since its inception in 1995 the Saint Boniface Foundation for Outreach has played an important role in the good works we accomplish in Christ’s name. Grants awarded through the Foundation have allowed this parish to reach people and projects in our community and far beyond who are working to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, shelter the homeless, take care of the sick, and visit those in prison.
To further the ministry of Christ in the world, the Grants Committee identifies individuals or organizations that are working to improve the lives of those in need. Committee members develop ideas and seek project suggestions from parishioners, as well as research proposals submitted for consideration. Applications are reviewed April 1 and October 1. Grants typically run between $1,000 and $5,000. Since its inception in 1995, the Committee has made more than $400,000 in grants for local and global projects.
Grants are funded from the Foundation, and the Foundation is funded from bequests and gifts. To learn more about grants contact Becky Westbrook (941-371-2655 or via email). To learn more about supporting the Foundation for Outreach contact Betsie Danner (941-349-5616 x318 or via email).
Note for 2009: Unfortunately the economic situation does not enable us to consider any new grants this year. We hope to take applications again in early 2010.
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BONIFACE GRANT CREATES BRIGHT FUTURE
The Saint Boniface Foundation for Outreach has been changing lives with their grants since 1996. Our most recent story started with a grant to Take Stock in Children in the Spring of 2004. This program offers scholarships, mentoring and hope for middle-school children to go on to college. Interested students must demonstrate financial need and commit to their studies and to remaining drug, alcohol and crime free. That Spring Take Stock in Children approached us for both a financial grant and volunteer mentors. And so began our relationship with this program, and the relationship of two of our parishioners with a remarkable and dedicated young sixth grader. As she prepares to graduate and head off to college, she writes this letter.
Dear Members of Saint Boniface,
Words cannot express how thankful I am. Without you my dreams would not seem so close to becoming a reality. Through your generosity, your belief in me as a student and in Take Stock in Children, I see a bright future ahead of me. Also I must thank you for sending me the most dedicated mentors, Kathie and Jim Stewart. They have welcomed me into their lives and have been like a second family.
Poet Robert Frost wrote "take the path less traveled by," and that is my goal as a high school senior and soon-to-be college freshman. You have opened the door to my future and for that I am extremely grateful.
Thank you a million times over for taking my dreams of going to college and making them a reality.
God bless you all,
C.D.
Saint Boniface Foundation for Outreach grants are funded through the bequests and gifts of parishioners. To learn more about the Foundation and its grants contact, Becky Westbrook (941-371-2655) or Betsie Danner (941-349-5616 x318) or click here.
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