Heather Cash has always had a passion for art. She references her dad’s passing in 2010 as her inspiration for leaving her career at Google to pursue art as a full time endeavor. Heather has since illustrated a children’s book, written and illustrated her...
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FundingFactory News, FundingFactory Stories on May 8, 2013 by
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The University of Tampa was recently honored with the “Preserving a Legacy” award by Florida’s Urban Forestry Council for transplanting a 65-foot, 36-inch diameter oak tree. We spoke recently with Associate Professor of Biology and member of the UT Sustainability Committee, Dan...
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Environmental Literacy, Fundraising, Recycling on April 22, 2013 by
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Pine Jog Elementary was honored as a Green Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education, the only elementary school in Florida to earn that distinction in 2012. It was the latest in a series of accolades for the West...
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NORTH RIDGEVILLE, Ohio – Students at North Ridgeville Middle School (NRMS) are facing off against students from Travis Elementary School in Ennis, Texas in a “Recycling Rumble” now through April 30 to raise money by recycling. The school also will...
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Schools Can Now Recycle Used Headphones and Headsets Through FundingFactory to Earn Points Toward New Technology San Fernando, Calif. (March 25, 2013) – Califone International, Inc., a leader in design and development of audiovisual and supplemental curriculum products for education, has...
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Schools challenged by years of budget cuts can’t sell enough candy bars, hold enough raffles or tap the generosity of enough local businesses to make up for the loss. But some school districts are finding that the “green” in going...
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Let’s get ready to rumbleeeeeee! With last year’s Rumble drawing in 1,206 competitors, there’s high anticipation for Recycling Rumble 2013 to be one for the books. Never been in a Rumble? Let’s get you caught up. Recycling Rumble matches participants...
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Let’s be honest. New Year’s resolutions are easier said than done. Our promise to eat less donuts fizzles when we see that bright red light glowing at Krispy Kremes on our morning commute. It’s a slippery slope, and a crime...
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Environmental Literacy, Recycling on January 9, 2013 by
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Check out the FundingFactory TimeVine, featuring 15 years of fundraising and recycling milestones! ...
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