| Featured Quote | "Philanthropy is almost the only virtue which is sufficiently appreciated by mankind." -Henry David Thoreau |
| GLCF
Looking Forward,
Giving Back | | Mission statement: | | Since 1997, the Greater Lowell Community Foundation has worked to change people's lives in our community. We strive to help build and sustain a vital and prosperous region, where opportunities are extended to everyone. |
| Volunteer Awardees |  | Youth Community Service Club Awardees' Four Friends, For Years, For a Difference. These four friends have dedicated their high school years to volunteer 1,000 hours. |
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| Our Board of Directors President: Steven Joncas Vice President: Lori A. Trahan Clerk: Atty. Annmarie Roark Treasurer: James C. Shannon III, CPA Assistant Treasurer: Brian J. Stafford, CPA, MST Directors: Joseph Bartolotta John P. Chemaly James F. Conway III Richard K Donahue, Sr. Kay Doyle, Ph.D. George L. Duncan Mark O'Neil Jacqueline Moloney, Ed.D. Luis Pedroso James H. Reichheld, M.D. William J. Samaras Brian J. Stafford, CPA, MST | |
| Our Staff Executive Director: Ray Riddick, MBA Chief Financial Officer: Jeff Bergart, CPA, MBA Director of Development: LZ Nunn Administrative Officer: Janinne Nocco Administrative Assistant: Fatima Palermo | |
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| Greater Lowell Community Foundation March 2012 E-newsletter |
Dear Frank,
 | | Executive Director Ray Riddick, Jr. |
Spring is in the air! As we launch our 2012 newsletter, we're delighted to share good news stories about the people and projects that are changing lives in our community. If you have an inspired story about a donor or successful program, send it our way. We are excited to work collaboratively in 2012, so that together we can keep looking forward, giving back and making a difference in our region. 
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Celebrate Giving! in December  | | Keynote speaker David McGillivray |
At GLCF's 15th annual Celebrate Giving! Event in December, we awarded over $100,000 to 24 area non-profits for their work to stimulate our region's arts, education, youth development, family services and environment programs. Keynote speaker, world-class athlete and Boston Marathon organizer Dave McGillivray, inspired an audience of over 200 people in the power of philanthropy to give back and sustain our community. |
| High-Impact Philanthropy  | | UML Student at Catholic Charities Thanksgiving event |
GLCF recently expanded the effort to help fight hunger and homelessness, awarding over $30,000 to seven community organizations. Thanks to the generous contributions from the Nashoba Valley Healthcare Fund, the Enterprise Bank Community Gifts Fund and the Mark and Elisia Saab Family Fund which made these gifts possible. Grants were awarded to Catholic Charities of the Merrimack Valley, St. Paul Soup Kitchen, Open Pantry of Greater Lowell, the Central Food Ministry, Loaves and Fishes Pantry, Inc., the Cor Unum Meal Center and the Merrimack Valley Food Bank. |
| $100,000 to Lowell Community Health Center  | | Rendering of LCHC building renovation |
After a recent tour of the Health Center, Elisia and Mark Saab committed $100,000 to the Capital Campaign from the Saab Family Fund at GLCF. Thanks to the generosity of donors like the Saabs, LCHC has raised $2.9 million over the past year. The Health Center's capital campaign began with grass roots support, including employee contributions which amounted to over $300,000, as well as on-line fundraising and social media awareness building through Facebook. LCHC is currently seeking a handful of Major Donors to close their campaign by reaching out to everyone who "Cares for Lowell" to support the initiative. |
| Save the Date: Communities in Bloom Celebration on May 2nd  How does our garden grow? GLCF fosters community growth by providing the roots and solid foundation that give life to new opportunities. We cultivate that growth through funding, education, leadership, and collaboration, enabling these efforts to promote a vital, prosperous community. Please join us for a special Communities in Bloom Celebration on Wednesday, May 2, 5:30-7:30pm at the Tewksbury Country Club. Help us plant the seeds that will improve the quality of life in our region. GLCF: Come grow with us. |
| If you want to make a positive impact on our region through partnering with GLCF, contact LZ Nunn, Director of Development: lz@glcfoundation.org; 978.970.1600.
Here's to a prosperous Spring ahead! Sincerely,
Ray Riddick, Executive Director
Greater Lowell Community Foundation |
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