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PHILANTHROPY COMMITTEE January 9, 2014

PHILANTHROPY COMMITTEE January 9, 2014. Philanthropy Committee - History. Established in 2000 Provides members opportunities to donate their time & financial expertise Assists women in our community. Philanthropy Committee - History.

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PHILANTHROPY COMMITTEE January 9, 2014

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  1. PHILANTHROPY COMMITTEEJanuary 9, 2014

  2. Philanthropy Committee - History • Established in 2000 • Provides members opportunities to donate their time & financial expertise • Assists women in our community

  3. Philanthropy Committee - History • Sponsors several events each year • Targets programs that help women: • Enter/reenter the work force • Identify steps toward financial independence

  4. CFE Philanthropy Committee - Goals Provide opportunities to volunteer your time and financial expertise

  5. CFE Philanthropy Committee - Goals Focus on helping women and young girls in our local communities

  6. CFE Philanthropy Committee - Goals Partner with community-based organizations to promote financial acumen, leadership & career-building skills

  7. CFE Philanthropy Committee - Goals Assist clients in gaining access to financial resources & literacy programs FAFSA for higher education & Tax refunds - Earned Income & Child Care credits

  8. CFE Philanthropy Committee - Goals Build closer relationships among CFE members

  9. CFE Philanthropy Committee - Goals Enhance CFE’s reputation in the community

  10. Philanthropy Committee – Partners Ladder Up is committed to helping hardworking, low-income families &individuals access the financial resources and tools they need to move up the economic ladder. Ladder Up provides free financial services to help clients work towards financial stability. http://www.goladderup.org

  11. Philanthropy Committee – Events Tax Assistance Program CFE volunteers provided free tax preparation for 78 clients & returned $144,000 to our community!

  12. Philanthropy Committee - Partners The Cara Program prepares and inspires motivated individuals to break the cycles of homelessness and poverty, transform their lives, strengthen our communities, and forge paths to real and lasting success. http://www.thecaraprogram.org

  13. Philanthropy Committee - Events The Cara Program: Clothing Drive CFE members donated business attire & accessories and filled an entire mini-van with clothes and opportunity!

  14. Philanthropy Committee - Partners For over 100 years, building girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place! • A simulated city • Teaching real-world skills • Immersive • Experiential • Collaborative http://www.girlscouts.org

  15. Philanthropy Committee - Events Girl Scouts: Journey World Volunteers assisted the Girl Scouts run a simulated city while learning financial & entrepreneurial skills!

  16. Philanthropy Committee - Partners Our Mission: We are empowering young people to own their economic success. Our volunteer-based K-12 programs foster work-readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy skills, and use experiential learning to inspire kids to dream big and reach their potential. http://www.jachicago.org

  17. Philanthropy Committee - Partners Cyndi Lafuente Memorial Fund This bequest is for the purpose of supporting the charitable activities of the CFE Philanthropy Committee. These funds shall be dedicated to establishing or maintaining a program for disadvantaged and/or a scholarship for less advantaged young women or girls.

  18. Philanthropy Committee - Members • Jean Pogge • Anna Rappaport • Beth Reissenweber • Tricia Rexford • Ellen Rogin • Carla Romano • Janna Sampson • Laura Skarnulis • Karen Wuertz • Judy Andringa, Co- Chair • Dorothy Bossung • Genevieve Burns • Mary Cahillane • Debbi Gillespie • Jo Jackson, Co-Chair • Lisa Leonard • Janice Lucchesi • Beth Pagnotta

  19. Philanthropy Committee – Volunteer Get involved - - All CFE members are invited to participate! CFE • Sign-up to provide Tax Assistance: • February 8 - New Moms • February 15 & 22 - WIC Western s

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