When my father passed away, a family fund was established with his life insurance policy and memorial donations. It was established that the fund was to be used primarily for my hometown's dog park and library as well as STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education. It was also established such that my sister and I are to be the advisers for the fund until our passing, when it reverts into the larger community fund. I am so pleased that we have just awarded our first grant, and it has a personal connection.
My sister let me know that one of my hometown's Destination Imagination teams has qualified for national competition. They need funds in order to be able to afford the trip, and it is an honor to be able to contribute to their fundraising. In addition, the granddaughter of my dad's best friend (who passed away just weeks before Dad) is a member of the team. I can't imagine a better way to award our first grant!
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