http://www.homerfund.org/wordpresshf News from the Homer Foundation Thu, 29 Apr 2010 18:21:54 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en by Diana Conway It’s tax time again, and I’m reviewing my recent charitable donations. So many worthy organizations asked for help in 2009—friends of the poor, defenders of the oppressed, and lovers of the arts. Along with the decision where to place my money came the question Should I give anonymously ... http://www.homerfund.org/wordpresshf/?p=149 By Joy Steward A recent article I read debated the topic of philanthropy vs. charity.   They defined charity as short-term relief to help reduce suffering and misfortune, philanthropy as a long-term strategic investment to eliminate the root causes of suffering and misfortune.  Think of the fish parable.  Give a man a fish, feed ... http://www.homerfund.org/wordpresshf/?p=110 By Sharon Bushell  I thought it prudent to Google "philanthropy" before writing this essay, as I could think of nothing to add to the topic that is not obvious. I found almost three million sites for that one word, and more than three million more when I input "philanthropy ideas." If ... http://www.homerfund.org/wordpresshf/?p=98 By Carey James  As adults, most of us have been in a position to give back to our community or to a friend in need at one point, and know how enriching it feels to contribute to the greater good. But how many of our children have had that opportunity?A couple of ... http://www.homerfund.org/wordpresshf/?p=92   The Homer Foundation recently held a celebration of community philanthropy for our donors and volunteers.  I would like to extend a special thanks to the Pratt Museum for making their wonderful facility available to us for this event and providing our guests with behind the scenes tours and an update ... http://www.homerfund.org/wordpresshf/?p=72 Five years of philanthropy and grant-giving aimed at Homer’s youth was rewarded earlier this winter when the Homer Foundation’s Youth Advisory Committee garnered statewide recognition for its efforts. The committee received the Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Award from the Alaska Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals in November. [caption id="attachment_50" align="alignleft" ... http://www.homerfund.org/wordpresshf/?p=35 By Joy Steward Most Alaskans will receive their permanent fund dividends this month. For the more than 5,100 Alaskans that opted to use the new PFD Charitable Contributions Program Pick. Click. Give. their checks will be a little less. This difference in the amount of their checks translates to more, ... http://www.homerfund.org/wordpresshf/?p=103 By Ann Keffer I am reminded of the parable, variously said to be of Japanese, Hasidic or Christian origin, of the long spoons. In it, a young person who is curious about heaven and hell is taken to a chamber in which a multitude of people are seated around an enormous ... http://www.homerfund.org/wordpresshf/?p=143 More than 5,100 Alaskans give $545,000 through their Permanent Fund Dividend The Alaska Giving Coalition has announced preliminary results from the first Pick. Click. Give. campaign.  The new program allowed Alaskans filing on-line for their 2009 Permanent Fund Dividend to give all or part of it to qualifying nonprofit organizations, community ... http://www.pickclickgive.org/ What happens when Lands End Resort owner Jon Faulkner and Sally Oberstein of the Homer based Generous Adventures Travel Auctions combine forces for good? Answer, they create an online live auction where the profits are directed to the Homer Foundation to meet changing community needs. The project is sponsored by Generous ... http://www.homerfund.org/wordpresshf/?p=130