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VADNAIS HEIGHTS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
VHACF is hosting listening sessions throughout the community to better understand its current needs . We encourage citizens and businesses in the community to share your thoughts with our board members by emailing us at info @ vhacf . org .
Since 1990 , VHACF has been issuing grants of approximately $ 10,000 annually , helping provide for various community needs . After becoming affiliated with The Saint Paul Foundation in 2005 , we expanded our all-volunteer
board and were able to partner with Fund for Teachers™ offering annual fellowship opportunities to our local teachers .
VHACF is now receiving grant requests that quadruple the amount of our available funds , so we are always in need of your donations ! Please , mail your tax-deductible donations to the following address . Some of our more recent grants were issued to the Journey Home Veterans housing project , the Lakeshore Players
Theatre new facility and the remodeled libraries in White Bear Lake and Shoreview .
Vadnais Heights Area Community Foundation PO Box 270502 Vadnais Heights , MN 55127 www . vhacf . org
CENTURY COLLEGE FOUNDATION
“ Transforming and enhancing the lives of our students – one student at a time ” is the mission of the Century College Foundation . Founded in 1973 by local philanthropist , J . Stanley Hill ,
the Century College Foundation helps prospective and current students make the most of their education by offering a diverse array of scholarships and other financial supports , such as Random Acts of Kindness Emergency Grants and an on-campus Food Pantry . Donations – sent to the following address – help students on their path toward selfsufficiency and a brighter future .
Tara , a single parent studying to be a nurse , is thankful for her scholarship , saying , “ I can ’ t stress enough how the lessening of my financial burden has allowed me to get the most out of my education .” Patrick , an army veteran and White Bear Lake native , says , “ I was awarded a scholarship which allowed me to cut back at work and focus more of my time on school . Century is a great place for people transitioning out of the military .”
For more information , contact Randy Johnson at the following number .
Century College Foundation 3300 Century Avenue North White Bear Lake , MN 55110 651-779-5532 www . century . edu / foundation-alumni / foundation
WHITE BEAR CENTER FOR THE ARTS
White Bear Center for the Arts is a place for everyone – ensuring that the joys and opportunities of the arts are accessible to , and inclusive of , all people in the community who wish to participate .
Visit the website for a full listing of classes and events .
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�������������������������������������� experts from the Minneapolis Institute of Art , University of Minnesota , internationally-renowned artists , poets and authors ; and
��������������������������������������� exhibitions in the beautiful Ford Family Gallery .
Stop by today and discover a welcoming community that encourages artistic expression , cultivates friendships , is engaging and accepting , enriches lives and celebrates the human spirit .
White Bear Center for the Arts 4971 Long Avenue White Bear Lake , MN 55110 651-407-0597 www . whitebeararts . org vhedc . com 57