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Auditorium renovation project gets $1,000 grant, with hopes of $25,000 more
The Coon Rapids-Bayard Education Foundation has received a $1,000 grant and is now in the running for another $25,000, thanks to EMC Insurance Companies and its local representative, Community
Insurance Agency.
In celebration of its 100-year anniversary, EMC Insurance Companies isvdistributing nationwide up to $200,000 to nonprofit organizations in communities near their branch offices. The "100 Ways of Giving" program is benefiting approximately 100 nonprofit organizations with grants of $1,000—and the opportunity to compete for an additional $25,000.
An application for a $1,000 grant prepared by Gayla McCool of Community Insurance was recently approved by EMC, with the funding directed towards the renovation of the high school auditorium project. This project, initiated by a $20,000 gift from the local Masonic Lodge, has now raised more than $49,000 and the first phase of the project is now moving ahead, as bids for a new electrical system, lights and sound components have been accepted and contracted work is scheduled to begin early this summer. The $1,000 EMC donation as well as all the auditorium renovation funds are being held by the Coon Rapids-Bayard Education Association, a local nonprofit organization.
Making the $1,000 check presentation Tuesday was EMC Resident Vice President James Fontanini of Des Moines. He presented the check to Nick Oswald, President of the Coon Rapids-Bayard Education Association. Fontanini said he was pleased to see EMC support the project and congratulated CIA employees for their involvement. "I'd love to see you win the $25,000 as well," he added.
Fontanini oversees over 340 local agencies in four states including Iowa. Only 12 of his agencies have received the $1,000 grants.
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