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Omaha, NE, July 20, 2009 – eBay Foundation recently awarded a GIVE Team grant of $5,000 to Stephen Center, Inc. The grant was made possible as a result of Robin Quick, Ann Rollag and Amber Murray, eBay Inc. employees, who recommended the organization for funding. Funds will be used to add treds to the stairwells at the Emergency Shelter.
eBay foundation’s GIVE Team program encourages employees to become involved with and advocate funding for nonprofit organizations that work to improve the quality of life for all. A competitive program through which grant decisions are made my an employee committee, eBay Foundation GIVE Team grants are only made to organizations recommended for funding y the local committee.
Stephen Center, Inc. has served the homeless and low-income men, women and children in Omaha since 1984. Stephen Center is the only “dry” emergency shelter in Omaha, focusing on assisting those who have made a commitment to overcome the life destroying effects of drugs and alcohol. Stephen Center operates three distinct programs: Stephen Center Emergency Shelter, Stephen Center HERO Program and Stephen Center Transitional Living Program.
eBay Foundation was established by eBay, Inc. in 1998 and, reflecting eBay innovation, was the first corporate foundation to be endowed with pre-IPO stock. eBay Foundation’s mission is to contribute to the social and economic well-being of local communities. In carrying out this mission, the Foundation also engages eBay Inc.’s employees and supports their pursuit of charitable giving and volunteerism. Since its inception, the Foundation has contributed over $19 million to nonprofit organizations worldwide. eBay Foundation is an independent private foundation with assets managed by Silicon Valley Community Foundation. All eBay Foundation grants are made through a corporate advised fund with the community foundation. To learn more about eBay Foundation and eBay’s Global Citizenship efforts, visit www.ebay.com/foundation.
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STEPHEN CENTER
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Stephen Center Receives eBay Foundation Grant
Omaha, NE, July 20, 2009 – eBay Foundation recently awarded a GIVE Team grant of $5,000 to Stephen Center, Inc. The grant was made possible as a result of Robin Quick, Ann Rollag and Amber Murray, eBay Inc. employees, who recommended the organization for funding. Funds will be used to add treds to the stairwells at the Emergency Shelter.
eBay foundation’s GIVE Team program encourages employees to become involved with and advocate funding for nonprofit organizations that work to improve the quality of life for all. A competitive program through which grant decisions are made my an employee committee, eBay Foundation GIVE Team grants are only made to organizations recommended for funding y the local committee.
About Stephen Center
Stephen Center, Inc. has served the homeless and low-income men, women and children in Omaha since 1984. Stephen Center is the only “dry” emergency shelter in Omaha, focusing on assisting those who have made a commitment to overcome the life destroying effects of drugs and alcohol. Stephen Center operates three distinct programs: Stephen Center Emergency Shelter, Stephen Center HERO Program and Stephen Center Transitional Living Program.
About eBay Foundation
eBay Foundation was established by eBay, Inc. in 1998 and, reflecting eBay innovation, was the first corporate foundation to be endowed with pre-IPO stock. eBay Foundation’s mission is to contribute to the social and economic well-being of local communities. In carrying out this mission, the Foundation also engages eBay Inc.’s employees and supports their pursuit of charitable giving and volunteerism. Since its inception, the Foundation has contributed over $19 million to nonprofit organizations worldwide. eBay Foundation is an independent private foundation with assets managed by Silicon Valley Community Foundation. All eBay Foundation grants are made through a corporate advised fund with the community foundation. To learn more about eBay Foundation and eBay’s Global Citizenship efforts, visit www.ebay.com/foundation.
