Senior raises funds for American Cancer Society Oct 9, 2009
On behalf of the American Cancer Society, community income development specialist Marcy Pebley receives a check from 17-year-old Deshawn Hedlund. As part of his senior project, Hedlund raised more than 1,000 for the ACS through a silent auction featuring restaurant gift cards. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Relay a celebration of life Jun 20, 2009
As a community income development specialist with the American Cancer Society, Pebley says coordinating the event requires outreach from local volunteers. Like many other people, Pebley was personally affected by cancer. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
State supports a new Parker School Jun 16, 2009
The rate of reimbursement is calculated from a variety of sources including the community income factor and community wealth factor provided by the Department of Revenue and the community poverty factor. According to the MSBA s report, the committee found that while a three-story building is not ideal for an elementary school, the smaller footprint it would provide is more cost-effective and allows for greater separation between the existing school and attending students and more outdoor space. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
Gala makes dreams come true May 16, 2009
Event manager Molly Reichard is the community income development specialist for ACS Erie. For tickets and sponsor information, call the local ACS office at 866-5174. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Senior Center to remain open pending approval May 16, 2009
The decision to provide funding for projects such as the senior center is based on a number of factors including average community income and because of this, while the village was eligible for a senior center grant, it would not have been eligible for most other ventures. If they had applied for a community center, they wouldn t have gotten [the grant], said Rubito, who went on to say that with the changes of administration and policy that had occurred in the last two years, he didn t believe... (Hudson Register Star, NY)