The Homer Foundation has the opportunity to increase its unrestricted funding with the generous donation of $15,000 from an anonymous donor. This donor will match all donations to unrestricted funds donated to The Homer Foundation up to $15,000. With the current state of Alaska’s finances and the loss of federal funding flowing to non-profits, the need to support all non-profit … Read More
SAVE THE DATE – September 17th
The Homer Foundation presents a Nonprofit Forum with Dennis McMillan from the Foraker Group for nonprofit leaders-staff and board members on Thursday, September 17th tentatively from 4-7pm at the College, Pioneer Hall. Light refreshments provided. This forum will include: • a brief overview of the economic reality of the state and the effects on communities and nonprofits. • the importance … Read More
HCL Poster Art Donated
Dylan Smith donated his creative graphic talents to design this year’s Halibut Cove Live poster. THANK YOU DYLAN! Two weekends, two bands, two fabulous guest chefs. You won’t want to miss it! For more information or to buy tickets go to HalibutCoveLive.com
2015 Scholarship Recipients Announced
May is a busy time at the Homer Foundation as we administer ten different scholarships to benefit Homer area students. “I have come to believe scholarships have value well beyond the monetary. It is the message we send to each recipient, ‘We believe in you,’ ” explains Homer Foundation Executive Director Joy Steward. Each scholarship is supported by a permanent … Read More
Recent Grants Awarded as of 2/11/15
Recent grants approved by the Homer Foundation’s Distributions Committee include: Support to the Homer Cycling Club for their “Homer Shares the Road Educational Campaign” and a new blender bike. Presentation Equipment for the Friends of the Homer Public Library. Support provided by the Cottonwood Fund. Support for the Homer Youth String Orchestra Club’s Suzuki Mini Institute through A Music Education … Read More
Recent Grants Awarded
Recent grants awarded include: A) Chapman School and Paul Banks Elementary School for iPad and iPod upgrades with support from the KLEPS Fund. B) Homer Council on the Arts to support their Summer Youth Art Camp with support from the JEMCO Fund, Jessica Stevens Memorial Fund, and A Music Education Fund in Memory of Renda Horn. C) People’s Choice Awards … Read More
2015 City of Homer Grant Application now available
The City of Homer Grant Program supports locally-based nonprofit organizations that provide services within the City of Homer. The 2015 deadline is February 20th.
YAC Grant Program
YAC Grant guidelines for 2015 now available. Download guidelines here.
Pick.Click.Give.
Folks across Alaska will file for their 2015 Permanent Fund Dividend starting January 1st, and many of those will show their love of Alaska by choosing the charitable check off program Pick.Click.Give. as a secure, easy, and fun way to give back. The Homer Foundation thanks the many donors that have chosen to support the lower Kenai Peninsula by directing … Read More
Celebration of Community Foundation – Annual Meeting
The Homer Foundation held their annual meeting Wednesday, November 12th, 2014 at the Bunnell Street Arts Center. The meeting started off with a musical hug from the Homer Ukulele Group (HUG). The group shared how they perform each summer for Fantasy Tours at the Heritage RV Park on the Homer Spit, and how hey direct their earning to the Homer … Read More