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2019 Grant Cycle for our Christ-Centered Living Impact Area is now open

The 2019 Grant Cycle for our Christ-Centered Living Impact Area is now open for inquiries. Inquiries may be submitted until 5:00 p.m. on April 25.Click here to apply.

Fiesta Evansville

On October 16th, we participated as a vendor at the 6th annual Fiesta Evansville at Wesselman park. The Fiesta is a beautiful celebration of the Latin American culture and the influence they’re having on the Tri-state community. Expected attendance for the day was 5,000. Fiesta Evansville, began 6 years ago out of an idea that […]

Community Speaking Opportunities

A couple of events took place in the month of October that allowed Pat to represent the Foundation and to share his thoughts on what's happening in our community.

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Educational Equity

Continuing the conversation on Equity versus Equality, and looking ahead to the opening of our Early Learning Grant Cycle next month, we’re focusing this time on Educational Equity.

Health Equity

In the past couple of posts, we’ve discussed the topics of the “Social Determinants of Health” and “Equity versus Equality.” The underlying message of the “Social Determinants of Health” is that the conditions in which people live have a more significant impact on their overall state of health than their genetics. Access to quality food, education, transportation, and living conditions all play a critical part in our health.

Equity vs Equality

This image has become commonly used in illustrating the difference between equity and equality. The basic message is that equality is providing the same solutions to overcoming obstacles without full consideration of an individual’s (or group’s) unique circumstances. In order to provide equitable solutions, each individual (or group) must be provided the necessary means based on their unique set of circumstances.

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