Living Up to Our Goal:
A Place Where All Kids Thrive

Through commissioned reports and community-wide convenings, we’ve clearly seen the inequities our region’s youth face every day. There are significant barriers to the educational outcomes and success of many of our young people. There are also indicators that, with immediate remedies and long-term planning, we can improve the existing and emerging conditions negatively impacting these children.

We believe that vibrant communities and a strong educational pipeline help children thrive. To that end, we make grants – through our signature All Kids Thrive agenda – to organizations that help kids stay in school, reap all of the benefits of education, and work toward long-term success.

We’re committed to ongoing, productive and inventive conversations with our community. Your participation is essential; we must all work together for our kids. We invite you to share ideas, learn, and co-invest with us in All Kids Thrive.

How You Can Help

All Kids Thrive

  • Be an advocate. Attend our seminars to learn about issues facing children living in poverty. Use your voice and your network to change kids’ lives.
  • Volunteer your skills and time. Strong local nonprofits do critical work. Visit our website to learn about our All Kids Thrive and Community Impact grantees, a group of innovative, dedicated organizations that are daily improving lives right here.
  • Open your own fund. You’re already a donor—become a philanthropist. Start your own fund at the Community Foundation. Our experts will teach you to give powerfully and effectively.
  • Keep learning with us. Our philanthropy education series arms you with knowledge, inspires you with direct connections to the best work done in our region, and challenges you to make an impact.
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Community Impact

Community Impact Grants recognize the wide range of needs facing our community. We fund nonprofits working to transform the lives of low-income individuals, families and communities. Grantees may conduct their work in a broad variety of categories, including behavioral health, career development and social services.

Learn more about Community Impact Grants.

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Fund for Women and Girls

Founded in 1998, the Fund for Women and Girls is a diverse group of community members who together invest in nonprofit organizations that improve the lives of economically vulnerable women and children in greater Mercer County.

Learn more about the Fund for Women and Girls

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Funds of Our Foundation

Funds held at the Community Foundation support a variety of causes, including the arts, civil rights, conservation, education, health, and relief services.

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For more information or support, please contact:

Marcia Shackelford
Chief Philanthropy Officer
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Michael Nuno
Vice President, Philanthropic Services
Email Michael Nuno