Money from the Kinsman Foundation's Historic Preservation Grant, the Oregon Cultural Trust's Cultural Development Grant and Oregon Community Foundation's Community Grant will pay to repair original trim and tilework and paint the Grecian Deco-inspired ballroom. The dance space takes up the entire second floor of the 9,000-square-foot building. It was the first building rebuilt after a fire in 1922 destroyed much of the town.
The YMCA of Greater New York is grateful for this critical investment from our generous partners at Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield that will help build our Community Lifesavers Lifeguard Initiative - training and certifying even more lifeguards across the city. This investment will enable the YMCA to further address the ongoing lifeguard shortage head-on and open doors to opportunities for New Yorkers of all ages who face barriers to becoming lifeguards.
In early June, after organizations like HOLLA had been notified of their selection to receive grants from the Portland Children's Levy (PCL), the Portland City Council made an unprecedented decision: voting to reject $70.9 million in grants the PCL allocation committee had awarded for the coming fiscal year and instead extending funding to the program's current large grantees for another year.
The US government shut down at 12:01 a.m. et on 1 October, after lawmakers in Congress failed to agree on a funding bill to keep the government running. Threats of federal shutdowns have become routine in the past decade, but this closure could be different: US President Donald Trump's administration has encouraged mass firings of federal workers a group that includes tens of thousands of scientists during the lapse in funding.
In an update to the Saratoga Village Development Council, Jill Hunter said Hendren volunteered to repaint the sign in Blaney Plaza, which was donated to the city a decade ago. Hunter also thanked Robert Woolsey for washing the sign before Hendren repainted it. We are so fortunate to have residents like Kate and Robert who are working so hard to keep Saratoga beautiful, Hunter said in her update. Many, many thanks to them both.
The former director of the Economic Development Department authorized grant awards that violated city code restrictions, permitting the overlap of funding for arts organizations.
While nonprofit directors say they have yet to feel the impacts of cuts, the elimination of one AmeriCorps branch has sparked concern that others may follow, risking vital staffing and services.
