Please join us at our next In Our Backyard donor education session. We will host SLO County Counts – the 2020 Census on Thursday, February 27 from 3:00pm – 5:00pm.
Did you know that if just 1% of California residents are not counted, California will miss $770 million in federal funding and possibly lose a congressional seat. It is important for SLO County to accurately determine who lives here so that we have adequate services for our residents. Our conversation with local agencies will focus on the critical nature of an accurate 2020 Census in San Luis Obispo County, and how they will be able to reach the hard to count populations. This event will take place at The Community Foundation office with light refreshments served.
The 18th annual Women’s Legacy Fund Luncheon will be held at noon on Thursday, September 24, 2020. Each year approximately 700 community members come together to celebrate the impact of the Women’s Legacy Fund grantmaking and learn about the challenging issues that the women and girls of our community are facing each day. There will also be a keynote speaker that will inspire our audience to make a positve impact in our community. Attendees come away from this luncheon understanding the power and active role you can play in supporting and empowering women and girls in San Luis Obispo County and beyond.
Tickets for the luncheon may be purchased online at BrownPaperTickets.com after June 15, 2020. For more information about the Women’s Legacy Fund click here.
The Professional Advisors Luncheon is important annual educational and networking opportunity will place on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at Embassy Suites Hotel in San Luis Obispo. This luncheon is open to local professional advisors to keep abreast of topics related to the fields of philanthropy and community leadership. Each year, this event brings together more than 150 attendees at which keynote speakers share their experiences in the fields of both finance and charitable giving.
For information about sponsorship opportunities click here or contact Cecelia Mazelin at 805-543-2323 or Cecelia@cfsloco.org. Tickets to the 2020 Professional Advisors Luncheon will be available for purchase at $75 per ticket on BrownPaperTickets.com in early September.
For more information go to slofilmfest.org or click on movie images below. Tickets are available for purchase online and will also be sold at the venue on a first-come, first-served basis. For more info call 805-546-3456.
The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County Women’s Legacy Fund and Cuesta College partner each March to celebrate the recipients of the Women of Distinction awards. The awards honor four Central Coast women for their professional and civic contributions. The honorees are nominated by their peers and chosen by a selection committee. The ceremony and awards celebrate Women’s History Month (March) and recognize the contribution that women have made in the areas of volunteering in the community and in their professions across San Luis Obispo County. To read more about the awards and past recipients, please go to www.wlfslo.org.
2020 Women of Distinction Award Honorees:
Community and Public Service, Professional: Patricia Ashbaugh
Community and Public Service, Volunteer: Jeannie Malik
Progress for Women: Jan Howell Marx
Grace N. Mitchell Lifetime Achievement: Shirley Bianchi
The event will be held on Thursday, March 19, 2020 from 4:00-6:00pm in Building 5400, Room 5401. Parking will be free in Lot #2. Tickets are $25 each and food, tea and coffee will be served. Tickets must be purchased online in advance at BrownPaperTickets.com. To read more about the awards and past recipients, please go to www.cfsloco.org/womens-legacy-fund.
The Foundation’s grants program provides a diverse range of opportunities for nonprofit organizations that directly address community needs identified by local needs assessments. Nonprofits may submit proposals for a number of funding opportunities. The grant program consists of three grant cycles: Community Needs, Community Focus and Community Strength. Each of these focus on various program and interest areas. Our spring 2020 grant cycle will become available on January 31st and will close on March 31st at 5:00pm. For more information go to our Nonprofits webpage.
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