Junior League of Clearwater-Dunedin Announces 2008-09 Grant RecipientsCLEARWATER - The Junior League of Clearwater-Dunedin, Inc., (JLCD) is proud to announce the winners of their 2008-09 Education Grants. Winners were selected from a field of applicants from Title 1 schools in Upper Pinellas & West Pasco counties. Congratulations to Heather Rabon, Monett Rice, and Angela Johnson-Drummond of Kings Highway Elementary, April McKinley of North Ward Elementary and Rita Browning of Tarpon Springs Elementary. “The Jr. League of Clearwater-Dunedin has once again made a difference in our community. After a detailed selection process, the League contributed $500 to each of five projects in our local elementary schools,” said JLCD Community Advisory Board member, Bud Elias. “These five projects focus on reading opportunities, which often encourages family involvement during after school hours. It is gratifying to be part of an organization that is willing to put its money where it really counts – in our school age children.” The Junior League of Clearwater-Dunedin is currently accepting applications for its 2008-09 Community Mini-Grants. These grants are for one year, and provide funding ranging from $500 to $1000. A total dollar amount of $5000 will be granted. To be eligible, organizations must have 501(c)(3) status, and must provide services related to the current JLCD focus area of Community A.N.G.E.L.S.: “The Alliance to Nurture, Grow and Enhance Life Skills” for Foster Families in Upper Pinellas County (north of Ulmerton Rd.) and Pasco County. The deadline for submission of applications is 5 p.m. February 25, 2009. Applications are reviewed in the order received, and organizations are encouraged to apply as early as possible. Applications may be downloaded from the JLCD website at www.jlcd.org under "In Action- Community Projects". Completed applications may be e-mailed, mailed, faxed or delivered to the JLCD office at 1265 Bayshore Blvd., Dunedin, FL, 34698, attention Nola Johnson, Community Vice-President. For more information, please visit the website or call 727-738-5523. The Junior League of Clearwater-Dunedin is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.
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