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• Margaret Nost, Regional Affiliates Director, will retire January 31 Articled last year
  After nearly 20 years serving as Regional Affiliate Director, Margaret Nost has announced her plans to retire at the end of January. She first joined the staff of the Community Foundation for a greater Richmond in 2002 in a part-time role to shepherd the early growth and development of three regional affiliate foundations – the Gloucester Community Foundation, the Mathews Community Foundation, and the River Counties Community Foundation – established between 1996 and 2001 to serve five counties in the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck.  With a background in banking and an inherent ability to connect with people, Margaret was the right fit from the start. Community foundations were flourishing in cities across the country at the time but were lesser known or understood in rural communities. Working closely with the volunteer boards, Margaret expanded outreach, built trust within the community, and championed the community foundation as a strategic partner that brings deep community knowledge and expertise to helping donors achieve their charitable goals and to community organizations seeking to fulfill their missions. Under Margaret’s leadership, the Gloucester, Mathews and River ...
• Impact on Hands Across Mathews Articled last year
  The Advisory Board of the Mathews Community Foundation (MCF) is pleased to announce an additional grant to Hands Across Mathews (HAM) due to an immediate need. Mike Carone of HAM recently made us aware of a special need for funds due to an increasing demand on their food supplies. In some instances, the Food Bank cannot supply all of HAM’s needs which means they need to purchase additional food. This request certainly meets our mission of “Improving the Quality of Life for Those Living and Working in Mathews”. We also appreciate Mike’s comments about our work. He said, “HANDS recently celebrated its 35-year milestone, perhaps you saw the article in the Gazette a few weeks ago. No doubt the success of those years is directly related to the support of your group and for that we are ever grateful. We appreciate your thoughtful generosity. It is comforting to know that a local organization like MCF is willing to step up to provide assistance and help make a difference here in Mathews County“. If you would like to help HAM and other ...
• Our Impact on THMS Articled 3 years ago
  News Our 7th grade science students worked in small teams to recreate an animal or plant cell utilizing LEGOs. This project was a culminating activity, reinforcing mastery of the concept before the final assessment. Mrs. Patterson (7th grade science teacher) provided each student with a rubric for the project. One student was out sick during the scheduled time and upon his return, he asked if he could use his study hall to complete his cell! He did so on his own! Awesome! I'm working with Ms. Carmine, 7th grade math teacher, on a LEGO project to teach transformations after the holidays. Until then, my 5/6th grade classes are completing LEGO challenge tasks incorporating holiday fun. The bookshelves look very festive, displayed with new & holiday books. I love hearing the students on either side of the bookshelves "book-talking." Having the lower bookshelves with displays has fueled the independent conversations. As I eavesdrop, it helps me to guide their book selections based on their interests. I've been able to steer several to explore different genres, series, and authors. I love the connections I'm making ...
• GMCC Volunteer Appreciation Picnic Articled 5 years ago
  The staff & Board of the Gloucester Mathews Care Clinic took time out on June 5th to thank the Clinic’s many volunteers for their service at the organization’s annual Volunteer Appreciation Picnic.  Each volunteer received a “Volunteers Are the Heart of our Team” pin, and volunteers who have given twenty years of service were recognized.  Director of Volunteer Resources Jayme Sweten and Board President Louise Theberge also honored those volunteer physicians who have retired or moved away from the Clinic.  Finally, Sweten and Theberge honored the late Dr. John Quarles for 10 years of volunteer service to the Clinic, and presented a beautiful framed remembrance which will hang in the Clinic in his honor.   Quarles photo: Betty Quarles and her daughters attended and were honored with a remembrance of Dr. John Quarles’ volunteer service. Pictured (L-R):  Lorie Jones, Mrs. Betty Quarles, Louise Theberge (GMCC Board President), Jeanne Brooks and Margie Stinson.  20 year volunteers photo:  Eight volunteers who have given 20 years of service to the Clinic received a special commemorative pin from Board President Louise Theberge.  Pictured (L-R) Dr. Peter Zullo, Board President Louise ...
• Mathews Community Foundation Announces 2018 Grants Articled 5 years ago
    The Mathews Community Foundation (MCF), which was founded in 1999 by a small group of citizens, has announced 33 grants totaling $131,934 for local non-profit, and programs in the Mathews County schools. The grants are focused in four areas: economic prosperity, educational success, health and wellness and cultural vibrancy. An awards ceremony was held at Kingston Parish Hall on Wednesday evening, May 30 honoring this years grantees. The grants are awarded through a public application and a board level review process that is announced every spring. A total of $277,800 was requested by local non-profits this year, which reflects the level of needs in the region, but all available funds were awarded to those chosen through this process. The mission of the MCF is to improve the quality of life for those living and working in Mathews, by encouraging local philanthropy, establishing and maintaining endowment funds, and providing donors a way to create enduring charitable funds that reflect their priorities, and creating grants that meet changing community needs. Donors may establish funds with a specific purpose, or for general charitable causes. The ...