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The Jackson Bowling and Skating Family Fun Center, in partnership with the Community Foundation of West Tennessee, donated $28,000 to seven local nonprofits in celebration of its 28th anniversary in business. This gift aims to support and uplift local organizations that make a significant impact on the lives of individuals and families in need.
Each organization will receive $4,000 to support its invaluable work and initiatives. The nonprofits awarded were:
An official check presentation was hosted on Tuesday, July 25 at the Jackson Bowling and Skating Family Fun Center. Representatives from the Bowling Center, The Foundation, and each nonprofit attended in celebration.
"I am honored to be celebrating the Jackson Bowling Center's 28th anniversary this month. Supporting local nonprofits through my donor advised fund at the Community Foundation of West Tennessee was the perfect way for me to give back to the community that has embraced me and our business," said Young Kim, Founder and President of the Jackson Bowling and Skating Family Fun Center.
Donor advised funds are a philanthropic option for individuals or businesses to receive the benefit of charitable giving. Through a donor advised fund, donors can recommend grants to their favorite nonprofits at their convenience. To learn more about establishing a donor advised fund, contact Landon Taylor at landon@cfwtn.org or (731) 984-2140.
To learn more about the Jackson Bowling Center, visit https://www.jacksonbowling.com/.
A vital piece of our mission at the Community Foundation of West Tennessee is the annual funds we provide to assist individuals in need. In 2023, a grant from our organization helped pay the remaining balance for Caleb Beebe's service dog, Brody.
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After an F4 tornado devastated Jackson in May 2003, the Community Foundation organized the Storm Aid Concert, featuring Amy Grant, Vince Gill, and Darryl Worley. These fundraising efforts brought in $600,000 to help with disaster relief for our friends and neighbors.
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Our first three endowments were established in 1987 - Georgia Wilson Endowment, Dr. Chester Jones Endowment, and Joe Hamilton Heart Center Endowment. Read the original article from 1987.
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