Funds in Renton Community Foundation help food bank, students

The Renton Rotary Salvation Army Food Bank received $25,000 from the First Financial Northwest Foundation Fund at a time when the food bank is struggling to keep its shelves stocked. A second grant went to the Renton School District from the Friends of Renton Schools Fund to support their long-term goal of student achievement.

November 28, 2011 7:43 pm
ABOVE: Renton Schools Superintendent Mary Alice Heuschel receives a check from Renton Community Foundation President Jim Medzegian. BELOW: Participating in a check presentation to the Renton Salvation Army are
ABOVE: Renton Schools Superintendent Mary Alice Heuschel receives a check from Renton Community Foundation President Jim Medzegian. BELOW: Participating in a check presentation to the Renton Salvation Army are

 

Local students and people in need of a good meal got a little support this week due to grants made by the Renton Community Foundation.

The Salvation Army Renton Rotary Food Bank received $25,000 from the First Financial Northwest Foundation Fund at a time when the food bank is struggling to keep its shelves stocked.

A second grant went to the Renton School District from the Friends of Renton Schools Fund to support their long-term goal of student achievement.
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The Renton Community Foundation is proud to be partners with both the First Financial Northwest Foundation and Friends of Renton Schools in making these grants, said Lynn Bohart, Renton Community Foundation executive director.

“Budget cuts are putting an enormous strain on programs providing the most basic services,” Bohart said.  “Children and families are suffering and our school district is watching the very fabric of the classroom being threatened.  This money won’t solve the problem, but it will help.”

The Renton Community Foundation manages more than 40 charitable funds established by individual donors and local nonprofit organizations to benefit a broad array of community needs.

The foundation’s goals are to stimulate charitable giving for educational, artistic, and humanitarian purposes in the greater Renton area and to expand philanthropy as a way to improve the quality of life.

For more information about the Renton Community Foundation, call 425-282-5199.