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Donor stories
I've always been philanthropic because I believe we need to help one another, and so many people need help, especially today.
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The Homer Foundation has a long track record of supporting capital projects that make important and lasting investments in our community.
Money stays in the community, and there is nothing better than attending an event the foundation helped happen or driving by and seeing a new project up and running because of Homer Foundation support.
We love Homer, and we're so grateful to the community that has supported our family all these years. We want to give back, especially by helping young families the way we were helped.
At a time when our culture often focuses on 'me' rather than the collective, I wanted to help shift the mindset toward what we can build together.
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We feel so fortunate to live in this very special community, and to be a small part of the legacy of the Homer Foundation.
The Seeds of Support program successfully awarded $100,000 in matching funds, helping local nonprofits grow their endowments and strengthen long-term community impact.
A lively annual gathering brought the community together for great food, conversation, and music.
Amid federal funding cuts, Homer nonprofits are showing resilience - raising emergency support, growing endowments, and continuing to strengthen their future through the Seeds of Support program.
Jackie Novell, drawn to Homer by fishing and community, is creating a legacy of giving back through the Homer Foundation.
This is the eighth of nine short historical reminiscences to mark the 30th anniversary of the Homer Foundation, Alaska’s first community foundation. This series was produced by The Foundation and written by former board member Tom Kizzia. It was first published in 2021.
This is the third of nine short historical reminiscences to mark the 30th anniversary of the Homer Foundation, Alaska’s first community foundation. This series was produced by The Foundation and written by former board member Tom Kizzia.
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