The City of Homer Grants program is now open and accepting applications until March 1st, 2024. A reminder, this program is made possible through an annual allocation from the City of Homer and annual earnings from the City of Homer endowment funds. Criteria have been established taking into consideration the City of Homer’s intent to support locally based non-profit organizations … Read More
2023 Annual Meeting
Reminder: Annual Meeting this Week Please join us this week for our Annual Meeting as we celebrate the good work of grant recipients and generosity of donors who help to make the Southern Kenai Peninsula a better place to live. Enjoy a glass of wine or a cup of tea, visit with friends and neighbors, community leaders and donors. The … Read More
2023 YAC Grant Program Opens
Did you see the exciting news from the Homer Foundation: the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) Grant program is now live and accepting applications through November 28th, 2023? This program is accepting applications from organizations that provide programs or services to the youth of the southern Kenai Peninsula. You are included because your organization has received funding from this program before … Read More
August 2023 Newsletter: Summer… finally
How your giving has helped make a difference in your community Recent Grants Burning Basket: $1,200 from Bryce Golden Memorial and Opportunity Funds Burning Basket is celebrating 20 years and has received a $1,200 grant from the Homer Foundation to support project expenses. This is a grassroots community interactive, impermanent art experience that builds community and empowers individuals through creativity … Read More
May Newsletter: New Eggs Benefit Fundraiser and Friendraiser Breakfast
Your giving has helped make a difference in your community! 2023 “Eggs Benefit” Fundraiser + Friendraiser Breakfast New breakfast event off with a bang! Many thanks to the attendees and especially the table captains who made this event a success. With your help we raised nearly $50,000 for the foundation’s work. Whether you came and donated or just learned more … Read More
April 2023 Newsletter: End of Life Giving Part III
Recent Grants Your giving has helped make a difference in your community! Hospice of Homer Hospice received a $5,000 Quick Response Grant to help with the production of educational videos that will help tell the story of Hospice to our local community for the purpose of increasing awareness and engagement. Hospice has partnered with Affinity Films, a professional non-profit media … Read More
Scam affecting Homer Foundation
We have been recently contacted by various individuals alerting us to someone who is utilizing our email address while advertising housing assistance. They are offering support to individuals and asking for personal information (like drivers license and social security numbers) via social media sites. Once they have received your personal information, they discontinue communication. The Homer Foundation does not offer … Read More
July 2023 Newsletter: Homer Community Chest
~How your giving has helped make a difference in your community~ The Homer Community Chest Through our community partner, the Homer Community Food Pantry, the Foundation’s “Homer Community Chest” provided $22,650 in emergency funding to support families and individuals in times of need this fiscal year (July 2022 – June 2023). The Homer Community Food Pantry is our point of … Read More
June 2023 Newsletter: Scholarship Time!
Your giving has helped make a difference in your community! 2023 Scholarships Awarded Ptarmigan Arts Leah Dunn – $1,750 – Cal Poly Humboldt State University – Visual Arts & Environmental Studies Amber Gilbreath – $1,750 – University of Alaska Fairbanks – Visual Arts & Business Sutton James Miller Memorial Leah Evans – $1,000 – University of Alaska Fairbanks – Linguistics … Read More
May 2023 Newsletter: City of Homer Grants
Your giving has helped make a difference in your community! 2023 “Eggs Benefit” Fundraiser + Friendraiser Breakfast Many thanks to the attendees and especially the table captains who made this event a success. With your help we raised nearly $50,000 for the foundation’s work. Whether you came and donated or just learned more about the Homer Foundation, we’re grateful you … Read More