Date And Time: 12/15/2009 12:00 PM TO 1:30 PM Event Description: Late this summer, Arizona Community Foundation and Helios Education Foundation announced the joint award of $900,000 to two nonprofit organizations to expand education reform efforts in Arizona over the next three years. The recipients were Phoenix-based Beat the Odds Institute, an initiative of the Center for the Future of Arizona, and Portland, Ore.-based Stand for Children, which will expand to Arizona thanks to the grant funding. During this session you will have the chance to learn more about the new Accio Education Fund, a “venture capital” type of charitable fund created by ACF and Helios to support the development and expansion of innovative education reform efforts for the benefit of Arizona students. You will also have the chance to meet the leaders of both nonprofit organizations and learn more about what ACF and Helios hope to accomplish through this bold initiative.Open to all funders with an interest in education. Directions: Arizona Community Foundation 2201 E. Camelback Rd., Suite 202 Phoenix, AZ 85016
Arizona Community Foundation 2201 E. Camelback Road Ste. 202 Phoenix, AZ 85016