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TWO LOCAL NONPROFIT GROUPS TO SPONSOR FOOD DRIVE

Fri, 05/21/2010 - 7:22pm — jtubbs

On the same evening as Night at the Movies in the city's  community park, two local nonprofit organizations will sponsor a food drive.   On June 18, nonperishable human and pet foods will be collected by both the Monroe Area Community Foundation and Catnip & Carrots Animal Bunch.  Donated items will then be delivered to the Monroe Church of God pantry. 

To find out more about the two nonprofit groups, go to monroefoundation.com or catnipandcarrots.org.  Call Gina Miltenberger at 513-623-0874 for information about the food drive

MACF Awards 2010 Senior Scholarships

Fri, 05/21/2010 - 6:04pm — jtubbs

Each year, the Monroe Area Community Foundation presents several scholarships to qualifying graduating seniors at Monroe Local Schools.  The MACF does so by utilizing trusts, memorial gifts and designated contributions to build individual funds to make the monies available. This year, the foundation awarded scholarships to the following recipients: 

DR. JAMES AND BERTHA ANDERSON FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP awarded to a senior planning to major in a medical field.
Recipient:  Benjamin Leahy plans to attend Centre College.
Presenter: Jane Majors, Scholarship Chairperson
Award: $1,000 paid to the college

DR. JAMES A. MACREADY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP awarded to a senior planning to major in a medical field.

MACF Thirteenth Annual Meeting

Mon, 05/10/2010 - 2:10pm — jtubbs


 The Thirteenth Annual Meeting of the Monroe Area Community Foundation was held Thursday, April 15, 2010, in the James Monroe Community Room. 

Lasagna Dinner at January 30 Basketball Games

Wed, 12/09/2009 - 11:28am — jtubbs

Fans planning to attend the Monroe/Valleyview games on Saturday, January 30, can also satisfy their appetites while there.

From 2-7 p.m., the Monroe Area Community Foundation will be sponsoring a lasagna dinner in the high school cafeteria.   Adults can purchase either meat or vegetable lasagna for $7.  This includes a salad, breadstick,  dessert,  and drink.  Pizza will be available for children for $4, which also includes potato chips, dessert, and drink. 

In addition, two basketballs will be raffled during half time of the boys varsity game.   One will be signed by them, while the other includes signatures of all girls varsity players.

Cookbooks to be Sold at Varsity Basketball Games

Sat, 11/28/2009 - 4:05pm — jtubbs

If you haven't gotten around to buying a Monroe community cookbook, you can get one at the first two varsity home basketball games.  Purchasing it couldn't be easier because you can make it on your way into the auditorium.   Just look for Gina Miltenberger, who will be selling them for $10 from 6 pm through half time on Friday, December 18, and again on Tuesday, December 22.  For more information, call her at 513-623-0874.  All proceeds benefit the Monroe Area Community Foundation.

Santa, Photography, Winter Sports, and the New Outlet Mall

Thu, 10/22/2009 - 2:37pm — jtubbs

MACF Cookbooks on Sale in Five Monroe Businesses

Sat, 10/10/2009 - 9:41pm — jtubbs

November is the month to purchase a Monroe community cookbook.  Just like its citizens, some recipes are "tried and true," while others are unique variations of the same or special just on their own.  All 400 plus dishes have been donated by Monroe residents or businesses, including many from the school's elementary students.  The executive chef at the Red Onion restaurant, Gary Henz, also contributed a few recipes, one being the outstanding Rum Runner Shrimp. 

Football Jamboree a Success for Both the Hornets and the MACF

Sat, 08/22/2009 - 9:21pm — jtubbs

The August 21 Hornet scrimmage against West Carrollton proved to be a winning combination for both the Monroe Area Community Foundation and the Hornet football team, who defeated the Pirates by a 48-0 score.  In coordination with Dave Bauer and the athletic department, all proceeds after expenses were donated to the MACF, which is a nonprofit, 501 (c) 3 charitable organization.  John Singleton and Gina Miltenberger, the foundation's executive director and development chairperson, planned the event and worked at the game, along with foundation members Glen and Jane Majors; Jamie Pierce; Joyce and Elbert Tannreuther; and Ron and JoAnn Tubbs.  

Purchasing the winning raffle ticket for the football signed by coaches and players was Tammy Lewis, while Dawn Timming won the photography package provided by Len Kaltman, Photography (MonroePortraits.com).

Organizational or Club Grants Available From the Monroe Area Community Foundation

Mon, 08/17/2009 - 5:22pm — jtubbs
09/15/2009 - 4:18pm

In response to a wide variety of community needs, the Monroe Area Community Foundation bestows quarterly grants to organizations or clubs in the Monroe area in order  to maintain or advance its quality of life.  Grants are only awarded  to groups with  501 (c) 3 tax exempt status. They are not made to individuals for personal use.  The size and number of grants conferred per quarter are directly related to the amount of money available each year from investments and from the restrictions donors have placed on certain funds. 

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