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Comment on Confessions of a Focused Philanthropist by Janet Donovan

Janet Donovan — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 01:53:01 +0000

Yes-I wish that you weren’t right about what you said but you are.
Perhaps the only thing we can do for each other at times is to pray for inspiration
for an alternative solution to our challenges. God bless your heart.

Comment on Charity Begins at Home - at The Home Depot by Jennifer Meehan

Jennifer Meehan — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 18:59:00 +0000

Hi,

My name is Jennifer Meehan. I am planning a day at my son’s elementary school that is dedicated to not only introducing children to special interests, such as woodworking, but to plant the seed of giving to help make the world a better place. We are centering the day around gathering pennies to donate to “pennies for peace”, an organization that helps pay for children in other countries to go to school. We are looking for a very generous corporation such as yourself to help students create piggy banks so that they can save money at home to donate on their own well after this project is done.

Please let me know if you can help in any way. We are located in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, just miles from your Grafton store. Any help would be so welcome in introducing charitable acts of kindness to these children.

Thank you,
Jennifer Meehan

Comment on Helping in an Emergency by Kelly Caffarelli

Kelly Caffarelli — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 13:26:07 +0000

Bob:
Thanks so much for your generosity. I know that many of us will be involved in the rebuilding process, when the time comes. Home Depot associates are the best volunteers - both in terms of getting the work done, but also in being the most generous of spirit. Kelly

Comment on Helping in an Emergency by Bob Corey

Bob Corey — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 01:52:49 +0000

We donated too. Hope to be able to use my construction background in my retirement next year to help wherever the need may be as a donation. 10 year Home Depot employee #0174.

Comment on A Donor’s Responsibilities by Allan L. Edmunds

Allan L. Edmunds — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 23:12:50 +0000

Dear Ms. Caffarilli:

I was wondering if Home Depot Foundation would be interested in investing support in cultural institutions that are a vital part of strong communities, particularly, if they are incorporating green planning to reduce operating costs and increase sustainability. The poor economy has pushed back critical maintenance and upgrading needed by many small and mid -sized organizations, especially those serving minority communities. Major comprehensive institutions with large capital needs syphon most of the available dollars for construction and renovation.

My organization is in the process of restoring a nationally historic firehouse, which has been our home for public programming and youth training. Our green planning and adaptive reuse as as a multicultural, multimedia center has potential to serve as a national model and needed example of how one turns a challenge into a opportunity for long-term maintenance and sustainability with enhance adaptability and lower operating costs.

Allan L. Edmunds
President
Brandywine Workshop
Philadelphia, PA

Comment on Another Year - A Fresh Start by JS

JS — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 18:37:51 +0000

Good luck! My similar resolution is to go back to catalogchoice.org and update my info so that I get removed from catalog mailing lists again (the down side of buying online is getting added back in to the lists!).

Comment on “Cities of the Future” Are Being Built Today by Amy Walker

Amy Walker — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 23:15:55 +0000

Aeon is grateful to be one of the inaugural recipients of this award! We join The Home Depot Foundation in being committed to greening affordable housing and finding innovative ways to strengthen our communities.

Thank you, Home Depot Foundation, for making this work possible!

Comment on We’re Giving it Away! by Elba Sacris

Elba Sacris — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:04:00 +0000

Hi Kelly,

My name is Elba and I am an AmeriCorps VISTA volunteer serving at Arcadia Desoto County Habitat for Humanity in Florida doing Resource Development. Our affiliate received a grant from Home Depot USA last January 2009 for $2,000. We are very gratefull of that opportunity to partner with Home Depot in building a safe, decent, energy efficient homes in Desoto County.

Our goal for this year is to build 3 energy efficent homes each year. I would like to apply for a grant from the Foundation, but would the grant given by Home Depot USA deter me from aplying from the Foundation for the Jan 15th cycle? I will appreciate any clarification on this matter.

Thank you,

Elba Sacris

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Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:13:43 +0000

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Comment on Greenbuild Begins with Real Progress by Atlanta Recreation

Atlanta Recreation — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:37:10 +0000

This is great, you guys do really good work!