On Saturday, September 7, 2002, the Foundation's Creative Communities Coalition Event and Reception will take place at the University of Maine at Orono.  Youth who have participated in a Coalition-funded project will be presenting their projects, and Don Floyd, President and CEO of the National 4-H Council, will be present!  Mr. Floyd will also be working with the 4-H Program Leadership Team and Foundation trustees in guiding their strategic planning process on Friday, September 6. 

As of June, approximately 30 Creative Communities Coalition grants had been awarded by the Foundation, with co-sponsorship by the Mudge Foundation, National 4-H Council, and MetLife.  Exciting, youth-led community service projects are taking place around the state!  See what's going on in your county by visiting http://www.umaine.edu/4hfoundation/CCCframeset.htm (or visit the Foundation web site and click on "Receive Funding from the Foundation" and then select "Creative Communities").  Grants are still available!