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How My Appreciation of Science and the Environment Developed at the Sun Foundation
How My Appreciation of Science and the Environment Developed at the Sun Foundation

Read how the Sun Foundation taught Patrick Corrigan that we must be kind to our planet, and to see that the marriage between the arts and sciences can lead to beautiful possibilities.

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Art & ScienceSun FoundationFebruary 27, 2019Impact, VolunteerComment
2019 Winter Warming a Success!
2019 Winter Warming a Success!

Thank you to everyone who attended, donated, and sponsored our Winter Warming Children’s Benefit, making it a great success! Read the full post for photos from the event.

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SupportSun FoundationFebruary 21, 2019Events, Fundraising, Winter WarmingComment
Collaborate and Measure your Impact!
Collaborate and Measure your Impact!

Sun Foundation and Klean Kanteen have collaborated to make an impact and want to challenge you to do the same!

What positive impacts are you or your class having on reducing your plastic footprint? Accept our Call to Action challenge for a chance to win Klean Kanteen water bottles.

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Clean Water CelebrationsSun FoundationFebruary 6, 2019Everyday, Environment
Support the Sun Foundation While Shopping at Schnucks in December
Support the Sun Foundation While Shopping at Schnucks in December

The Sun Foundation has been selected to be a part of the Schnucks - Bags 4 My Cause program. Learn how purchasing a reusable bag can earn the Sun Foundation a $1 donation!

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SupportSun FoundationNovember 26, 2018Fundraising, Everyday
How Volunteering Has Impacted Me
How Volunteering Has Impacted Me

Madison Fisher shares how stepping out of her comfort zone to spend a week in nature—as a teacher’s aid during Art and Science in the Woods—gave her memories that will last a lifetime.

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Art & ScienceSun FoundationNovember 5, 2018Impact, VolunteerComment
AmazonSmile Donating 5% to Charities Through Nov. 2
AmazonSmile Donating 5% to Charities Through Nov. 2

Shop AmazonSmile through November 2 and 5% of your purchases can go directly to the Sun Foundation when you make us your designated charity.

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SupportSun FoundationOctober 29, 2018
Grant Pays for Week of Dance Lessons in Ladd
Grant Pays for Week of Dance Lessons in Ladd

NewsTribune published a story in support of a dance program in Ladd that was partially funded by Community Arts Access Grants.

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Regional Arts PartnersSun FoundationOctober 24, 2018Performance, ImpactComment
2018 Annual Report Now Available
2018 Annual Report Now Available

Our 2018 annual report is now available to download.

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GeneralConcentric DesignOctober 10, 2018Annual Report
Community Arts Access Grants Application Available
Community Arts Access Grants Application Available

2019 Community Access Arts Grants application now available to download. Grants are available for schools, libraries, community artists and art groups.

Grant application deadline is noon, February 15, 2019.

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Regional Arts PartnersConcentric DesignSeptember 5, 2018News
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