Why give to charity or a non-profit organization? (How you can make an impact)

The act of giving benefits those in need. More than likely if you are reading this you are probably better off than a very large majority of Pinellas County residents. When giving to a worthy cause, the size of your donation directly correlates with the number of people you can help. That said, even small donations can have an impact – and you personally can help break the cycle of poverty for a child, family or even a community.

Help break the cycle of poverty for a child

Poverty and a lack of education contributes to many community issues that creates a drain on public services. But it’s not just poverty and education that needs funding to help improve our way of life in Pinellas County, it’s so many more services that can help the people around you; the arts, child care, challenged/disabled persons, foster care, housing, safe havens, and so many more organizations that improve life around all of us.

Yes, there are dozens of non-profits and charitable organizations you can give to, but the process of picking which one is a daunting task. The Pinellas Community Foundation can do the work for you so you don’t have to do the research yourself. Another advantage of utilizing  the Pinellas Community Foundation? You can decide what kind of charity interests you – and if some point in the future the charity you chose for what ever reason closes its doors, you’re protected. We can redirect your funds to a similar charity so your wishes far into the future are always met.

With the help of donors, see how we impact Pinellas County, click here.

 

Non-profit Provides Scholarships for Students; Here’s How …

A better education creates a better community.

Are you are compassionate, caring and want to provide scholarship assistance for graduating high school students in Pinellas County – but you don’t know where to start?

With your generosity you can easily create a scholarship program through the Pinellas Community Foundation. We have extensive experience administering numerous scholarship funds created for a variety of helpful purposes. You just simply create the criteria used in selecting the desired recipient, and we do the rest. From a few thousand dollars, to hundreds of thousands, any amount can create a scholarship fund. You also can take part on a scholarship selection committee with the foundation staff and foundation-appointed community volunteers to help find recipients.

For more information on how to start your scholarship fund, call the Pinellas Community Foundation at 727-531-0058.