In a special report in the April 29 Explorer, they note that the new Oro Valley Community Foundation has been launched and given out its first three grants.
The article notes that as "a nonprofit philanthropic organization, it aims to support charitable organizations that focus on the arts, education, social services and the environment."
That certainly is a good thing.
Coincidentally, an Oro Valley Council Sub Committee will convene this Thursday, April 30 @ 8:30 AM to discuss the following.
1. PRESENTATION OF COMMUNITY FUNDING APPLICATIONS BY OUTSIDE AGENCIES
. Greater Oro Valley Arts Council
. Arizona Distance Classic
. Perimeter Bicycling
. Oro Valley Parade
. TriSports Racing
. Metropolitan Tucson Convention and Visitors Bureau
. Tucson Regional Economic Opportunities
. Critical Path Institute
. Amphi Foundation
. Arizona Chapter of Paralyzed Veterans of America
. Arthritis Foundation
. Catalina Community Services
. Community Food Bank
. Dance Magnificat
. Interfaith Community Services
. Pima Council on Aging
. Project Graduation
. Santa Cruz Heritage Alliance
One comment. The OV Council has already contributed funds to Community Foundation. Might it not be considered "double-dipping" if we contribute to some of the above organizations that request money or should the Foundation to give them financial support?
We think it should be no more than one or the other, but certainly not both.
Here's The Explorer article.
http://www.explorernews.com/articles/2009/04/29/news/doc49f77bd7394ba212082163.txt
5 comments:
It seems that if Oro Valley has already given money to this foundation then no more should be given. How can OV give out money for items that are not necessary for the operation of the town when we are looking at the budget shortfall that we are? I'm all for the arts and education but it seems that some of the handouts need to be put on hold for now. Unless some of those handouts will bring money back to the town.
"ezek"---- I believe this is your first comment on the blog. In any case, your astuteness is quite refreshing. Thanks, and welcome.
Ezek
I agree. This foundation has a good heart to say. but now is not the time to be passing out money to all those that ask for it like the town has in the past. As previous posters have written, we need to tighten our belts and get through this down economy and come out a stronger, safer and more stable community than when we went into it.
Looked over the web site and see that the address is listed as Tucson
Maybe better to just give to the charity of your choice.
Will check t out again later
This is my first day commenting on this blog. Thank you for the welcome. I have however been reading for quite a while and now have the access to take part in the discussion.
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