Public Life Foundation of Owensboro
...promoting broad-based
public dialogue and
deliberation, grounded in solid research,
to resolve important community issues.
Annual
Report
2001
The
Public Life Foundation promotes a three-pronged
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Information. Citizens need reliable data, reports, and research, presented in a form that can be understood by everyday citizens. | |
INFORMATION:
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Deliberation. To form sound judgments, citizens must come together and examine issues, opposing points of view, problems, and possibilities. The voice of all must be valued and encouraged. | |
DELIBERATION:
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Action. Once informed and engaged, once citizens are ready to act, they may need assistance to organize, mobilize support, or initiate programs. | |
ACTION:
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PROGENY
FUND 2001 Grants: |
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Apollo High School Century Christian Church Estes Elementary School
Field House Foust Elementary School
Free Clinic Girls, Inc. Goodfellows Club Green River Area Development
District Jennifer House Kentucky Society of Professional
Engineers Longfellow Education Center
H.L. Neblett Center |
Neighborhood Advisory Board Owensboro Chamber of Commerce
Owensboro High School Owensboro Hospitality House
PRIDE Owensboro/Western Kentucky
Regional Science Fair RiverPark Center St. Joseph Peace Center
Special Touch Child Care
Tradewater/Lower Green River
Watershed Watch United Way/Disciples of
Christ Missions Voluntary Action Center Western Kentucky Botanical
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In 2001, the foundation devoted nearly $260,000 to enrich public life in Owensboro-Daviess County. And through the Progeny Fund, grants exceeding $100,000 were distributed to 26 local charities. | |
Board of Directors John S. Hager,
Chairman |
Staff Rodney B. Berry Kathy Strobel Beverly Mills Sue Trautwein |