April 2024 | Vol. 06 Iss. 4
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THE MILLCREEK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION RAISES FUNDS FOR PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES
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By Peri Kinder | peri.k@thecityjournals.com
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ore than a decade before Millcreek became a city, volunteers created the nonprofit Venture Out organization that created events like movies in the park and Millfreaks during Halloween. Once Millcreek incorporated, Venture Out became part of the city’s community life department. However, because Venture Out was funded through sponsorships and grant money, they lost donors who would only give funds to 501(c)(3) charitable organizations. Additionally, as the city’s Millcreek Promise program grows, the city hopes to create sponsorship opportunities that could bring in funds for after-school programs and community outreach. To address the situation, Millcreek Mayor Jeff Silvestrini and the city council created the 501(c)(3) Millcreek Community Foundation in December 2022. Silvestrini serves as president/ chair of the foundation which is a vehicle to raise money for projects and activities that strengthen the Millcreek community. “The bottom line was we were looking for a better vehicle to be able to accept charitable contributions for grants from individuals or foundations that are reluctant to give to cities,” Silvestrini said. “We felt that a community foundation would be a good vehicle to be able to receive grants for the [Millcreek] Promise program, as well as for other things that we do as a city.” Millcreek Promise is a community initiative to help the city’s children and families find success. It coincides with the The Millcreek Community Foundation allows the city to receive donations that support events like this Venture Out festival at Canyon Rim
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