$31,000 Awarded to Area Students The Homer Foundation has awarded twenty-one scholarships totaling $31,000 to Homer area students. These scholarships are supported by permanent endowments administered by the Homer Foundation and would not be possible without the vision and generosity of community donors. “These scholarships have value well beyond the monetary. It is the message we send to each recipient: … Read More
Pay It Forward: April 2019
Submitted by Billy Day I often prefer to tackle jobs during the winter months. The snow pack can be much easier to travel upon than the veggie covered terrain one encounters during other seasons. Today I made a new friend while on the job. I drove to the end of the road and found a trooper vehicle parked in the … Read More
Grant Updates: Winter 2019
Below are Highlights from Six Recent Quick Response Grants The most recent recipient of our Quick Response Grant program is the Anchor Kings Wrestling Club. They will use these funds to support their team in upcoming tournaments. In 2017, they were the State Champions for Small Teams. To us, the 30-40 youth who participate each year are no small team, … Read More
Pay It Forward: How to Live Forever
A few years ago, Roman Blum died at age 97 in New York State. His body moldered in the morgue for four days before Roman’s lawyer was found. It turned out that Roman had died without a will. As a childless Holocaust survivor, his 40 million dollar estate ended up being paid to New York State, which is ironic. As … Read More
2019 Scholarships Now Available
Are you a graduating senior or do you know a graduating senior looking to pursue post-high school education? We have 11 scholarships that are awarded through the Homer Foundation in 2019. We love the opportunity to support education of our area youth. Application deadline is Thursday April 11th, 2019. Go here for a link to the application. This application is … Read More
Announcing YAC Grant Applications for 2019 now open
The Homer Foundation’s Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) announces their new grant application process. YAC is a committee of the Homer Foundation, and is comprised of the members of the National Junior Honor Society at Homer Middle School. YAC’s mission is to promote philanthropy and improve the quality of life for the youth of our community. YAC is soliciting letters … Read More
Pay It Forward: A Christmas Homecoming
During her busy and too-brief life, my wife helped in many non-profit organizations. I never did. As a working journalist, I kept my distance from good causes. Clear-thinking journalism (always of value, always in short supply) was my way of pitching in. When I left full-time newspaper work, and agreed to start helping the Homer Foundation, it was not the … Read More
Announcing Executive Director Search
The Homer Foundation is seeking applicants for its Executive Director position. This is a 4 day/week, 32 hour exempt position. Salary $50,000 DOE. Homer Foundation Executive Director Job Description To Apply: Please submit a resume, three references and a signed cover letter that includes this statement: “I hereby authorize the Homer Foundation to contact the professional references provided with this … Read More
Inspirational Planned Giving…close to home
“The idea is not to live forever, but to create something that will” -Andy Warhol This gentleman, Dorian “Pete” Cordes, passed away last year. He made the Mandan Public Schools the primary beneficiary of his retirement savings, totaling $345,000. The gift established the Arnold E. Larson Memorial fund, which provides for a yearly $10,000 instrumental music scholarship. Arnold E. Larson … Read More
Welcome our newest Board of Trustee Members!
The Homer Foundation Board of Trustees want to send our warmest congratulations to our newest board members, Liz Downing and Van Hawkins. Liz Downing has a strong background in education, both as an employee and a board member. She moved to Homer in 1987, working at the Kachemak Bay Campus as the Student and Enrollment Services Manager. She currently works … Read More