Montgomery County Foundation Inc.

Funding Opportunity: Full Circle Microgrants MCPL is accepting submissions for the first round of Full Circle Microgrants! The Full Circle Microgrant Fund is a provisional writer’s fund. The fund consists of $250 unrestricted microgrants subsidized by local benefactors and allocated by the MCPL Fund Manager, Program Author and 2020 Montgomery County Poet Laureate winner, David Gaines. The purpose of the fund is to mitigate the financial impact of COVID-19 on writers operating in the Montgomery, Bucks, Lehigh, Chester, Delaware or Philadelphia counties. For more information, please visit http://www.montcopoet.org/programs/full-circle-microgrant/

Boscov's Fundraiser- Friends Helping Friends- is almost here! When you shop online or at the Plymouth Meeting Mall Boscov's store on October 14-15, you get 20% off and 5% of your total purchase benefits The Montgomery County Foundation, Inc. There are two easy ways to shop:... 1. Shop in-store at the Plymouth Meeting Mall Boscov's from 9 am-9 pm on both days- Oct 14-15. Mention our name: The Montgomery County Foundation, Inc. when you checkout at the register. 2. Shop online at boscovs.com. Click checkout when you're done shopping and you will be prompted to select the store that we are registered with- please select Plymouth Meeting PA- Boscov's Plymouth Meeting. Next, select the organization name from the store listing: Montgomery Co Fnd. Add to cart and complete checkout. With your help, we can continue to support the nonprofits in our community who are providing critical services to residents who need them most.

The date to complete the 2020 Census has been extended to October 31. Make sure your voice is heard by participating! Visit www.2020census.gov to get started. #2020census

We are registered for Boscov's Friends Helping Friends- a socially-distanced fundraiser! Shop online or in store on October 14-15- you get 20% off and 5% of your total purchase benefits the Foundation. Don't forget to mention the Foundation by name at checkout! Thank you for helping us help our community! Visit www.boscovs.com or the Plymouth Meeting Mall Boscov's to shop on October 14-15!

The MontCoPA COVID-19 Response Fund, managed by The Montgomery County Foundation, Inc. has awarded a total of $739,000 in 250 grants to date. Nearly $859,000 has been raised so far for the MontcoPA COVID-19 Response Fund. Established on March 26, the Fund allows residents, businesses, and philanthropies to donate money towards COVID-19 relief efforts. We thank all the donors for their generosity during this time of great need in our community. Grant funds have been distribut...ed to a variety of nonprofit organizations serving every area of the county. Grantees included food pantries, senior care programs, rent and utility payment programs, behavioral healthcare and telehealth services, ambulance services, childcare for healthcare workers, domestic violence services, public benefits navigator support and emergency shelters among others. For more information about the Fund, to donate or to apply for a grant, please visit our website www.mcfoundationinc.org

Representatives from a variety of nonprofit organizations attended The Montgomery County Foundation, Inc.’s virtual Nonprofit Clinic "Virtually Anything: The Unexpected Opportunities in Online Events." Thank you, Beth Brodovsky, for delivering a fantastic workshop. Attendees explored ways to achieve their fundraising goals under current constraints, and left with great ideas and tools for their next virtual event!

Last year, we lost Alma Jacobs, a champion and mentor to women, and a powerhouse in politics, policy and in community activities. Her most recent activity was as chairperson of our Women’s Leadership Council at the Foundation and she was the Foundation’s first Woman of Distinction recipient in 2014. We remember her on the first anniversary of her passing in a year that is momentous for women's equality. The year marks the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendmen...t, guaranteeing women's right to vote. The efforts of women then paved the way for all women to stand as equal citizens and have a voice in our country's future. Alma's efforts too created new pathways and opportunities for many women. Through her many contributions throughout her life, and her bequest to the Foundation, Alma has left a lasting legacy. We will always be grateful for her support and her leadership.

The MontCoPA COVID-19 Fund has granted $637,500 so far to 135 nonprofit organizations. We thank all the partners and donors who have contributed to the Fund, raising $806,500 to date. Funds have been distributed to a diverse range of nonprofits, including food pantries, senior care programs, telehealth services, ambulance services, emergency shelters, rent and utility payment programs for low-income residents among others. Needs continue to grow and evolve, and we are continuing to welcome donations and process grants. Please visit our website www.mcfoundationinc.org to get more information about the Fund, and access to links to donate or apply for a grant.

Montgomery County's current response rate for Census 2020 is at 72.9%. We encourage everyone to participate in the Census. Here's information from the Regional Census Center on how you can help! Record a message that can inspire your neighbors to complete the 2020 Census questionnaire. Shoot a quick video, take a selfie, or both! Your submissions will help create photo and video montages to promote the census in your community. Follow the link below and send your submission...s by this Tuesday, June 30, 2020. Get started by going to https://www.2020census-influencers.com/. Password: 2020censusvoices You can also check out some examples of what a finished video might look like here: https://bit.ly/3hH2OiF https://bit.ly/3eeChXZ It only takes a few minutes, and you can take your pictures or video with your smartphone, tablet, or computer. No professional equipment is needed. Feel free to film at home or out in the neighborhoodmaybe your stoop or street, a transit stop, a local business. And do you speak a language other than English? Great! Please submit videos in both English and the other language to help us reach the largest audience possible. If at any point you’re having trouble, email [email protected]