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The Philanthropist of the Year Awards 2009
09 February 2010 | In News
The Community Foundation for Ireland announces the winners of the Philanthropist of the Year Awards 2009. Chantal Mc Cabe of Social Innovations Ireland follows in the footsteps of JP Mc Manus and Declan Ryan as Ireland’s National Philanthropist of the Year for 2009. John Clarke wins International Philanthropist of the Year for his work with ‘Friends in Ireland’ and Cathal Mc Carthy is awarded the Local Philanthropist of the Year for his work in County Monaghan.
Flood recovery fund
12 January 2010 | In News
In response to the devastation wrought by widespread flooding across many parts of Ireland in the past week, the Community Foundation for Ireland has established a Flood Recovery Fund to help frontline community and voluntary groups provide assistance to the most vulnerable in our communities.
The Season of Giving arrives as the Community Foundation announce the Winners of the Philanthropist
02 December 2009 | In Press ReleasesThe Community Foundation for Ireland was in festive spirit at this year’s Annual Philanthropist of the Year Awards held this afternoon, 2nd December 2009 at a luncheon in Dublin. Three exceptional Irish individuals were honoured for their philanthropic work both within Ireland and abroad. For more information
New Fund at The Community Foundation
01 October 2009 | In NewsThe Chello Foundation (Ireland) Fund was set up in October 2009 by communications and broadband provider UPC. Its focus is on providing funding for educational scholarships to children affected by HIV and AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa. The goal is to help the poorest of the poor to help themselves and their communities. To find out more, visit www.chellofoundation.org

