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The Portage Foundation has awarded $44,000 in scholarships for 2024. The scholarships were awarded in a wide range of areas, including a scholarship for students entering trades. The following award recipients were organized by school:
The Board of Trustees of the Portage Foundation recently awarded over $133,000 in grants to 23 area non-profit organizations. The awards reflected the foundation’s key funding priority areas and included support to existing programs and newly started organizations. “The Portage Foundation began to award grants in 2000,” noted Janice Simmon-Mortimer, Executive Director, “and since that …
The Portage Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Heidi Johnson as the organization’s new Community Engagement Manager. In this role, she will work to advance the Foundation’s mission to foster community relationships, promote philanthropy, and impact causes in Portage County.
Johnson brings a wealth of experience in community development and engagement, making her a strong fit for the Portage Foundation. With an extensive background working with and for various Portage County nonprofits, Ms. Johnson is poised to contribute to the Foundation’s efforts in supporting local community-focused organizations.
Honoring a Legacy of Grit, Determination, and Education on Giving Tuesday
The Portage Foundation Board of Trustees has named Janice Simmons-Mortimer as Executive Director to lead the community foundation. Simmons-Mortimer will transition from her role as Outreach Manager for the foundation to begin her new leadership role on September 1, 2023.
“As a resident of Portage County, I see the many great things that are currently happening to make our area stronger as well as the challenges still to overcome. I am excited to lead such a wonderful community foundation that has a legacy of service and a desire to positively impact our local area,” said Simmons-Mortimer.
The Portage Foundation announced the names of scholarship recipients for 2023. This year’s awards totaled over $55,000 and represent the diverse nature of Portage County and its residents.
Portage Foundation hosts Grant Writing Workshop as grant application period opens Local non-profit organizations can access program grant funding as the Portage Foundation opens its annual grant cycle. The foundation will kick off the application period by hosting a free Grant Writing Workshop open to all community members. The annual grant application period, which starts …
Wide array of programs will impact youth from all corners of Portage County The Board of Trustees for the Portage Foundation announced the awarding of over $200,000 in grants to local nonprofits supporting programs for area youth. The awards stem from a special grant cycle from the George L. and Genevieve D. Moore Trust at …
CORE 2023 Brings Local Non-Profit Organizations Together for Professional Development The Portage Foundation will be hosting a daylong conference on April 21, 2023, to help local non-profit organizations’ staff, boards and volunteers strengthen and develop key skills to build resiliency. The CORE 2023 conference is designed for non-profit groups of all sizes. The CORE 2023 …
Two newly endowed scholarship funds were created through the Portage Foundation to honor the memory of Roger J. Di Paolo, lifelong county resident whose career in journalism and volunteerism in local civic organizations made him a household name within Portage County. The funds were established by Di Paolo’s husband, Timothy Krasselt, and son, Brian Di …