FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Pictured: Left to Right - Kallie
Bienvenu, President of The Community Foundation,
Maestro Janet Clazzy of The
“The
Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee connects generosity with need by
supporting programs administered by area nonprofit organizations,” said Ellen
Lehman, president. “The
Foundation believes in the importance of these programs and congratulates the
organizations on their efforts to enhance the quality of life in their
community.”
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The
Sumner County Symphony has received a $4,190
discretionary grant to present
concerts in thirteen elementary schools during Black History Month in memory of
Martin Luther King.
About
The
The
Sumner County Symphony, is truly the “people’s orchestra with a heart for
the community.” We believe in the promotion of original American classical
music which is both accessible and entertaining to audiences of all ages and
stay intricately involved in the inner workings of the community to not separate
off into a clique of elitism. We
take music, education and beauty to the students of our schools, donating all
proceeds from ticket sales to area charities, including school band programs,
contributing to fellow charitable organizations with a fund-raising project
known as “The Topper” and to provide gratis musical service when community
charities are benefited
About
The Community Foundation of Middle
The
Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee oversees more than 500 charitable
funds. In the past fourteen years, The Community Foundation has distributed $226
million to community programs and institutions. Currently, The Community
Foundation manages endowment, unrestricted and memorial funds totaling $351
million. It is located at