Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20The passing of giants whose unwavering passion is their legacy. What we have accomplished in just two decades may be legendary. It was accomplished in large measure with the help of living legends who we lost recently. Ruth Parker, George Mylander, Jeanette Henry and Eugene Koby each left their indelible mark on our community. Their tireless leadership, generous financial support, and passionate advocacy for the Erie County Community Foundation was critical to the creation of this thriving organization. It may be that our most profound loss is their collective imaginations and ability to bring forth and push forward countless high impact ideas. They were instrumental in generating a powerful momentum that will propel the Foundation forward. In their memory we will push to accelerate that momentum to reach far greater goals than what we were able to achieve in their lifetimes. Help when help is needed most. It is like a Guardian Angel, one who helps families in crisis navigate the maze of available resources and then helps those families create a realistic household budget to avoid future crisis situations. Catholic Charities, Diocese of Toledo, developed and implemented a Crisis Navigator program in Toledo. In 2015 they expanded with a Sandusky office at the Holy Angels Parish, supported by a Community Foundation grant. The return on investment is the big idea: It is estimated that for every $1 in Crisis Navigation funding, $18 is saved in community resources. 16 21 GEORGE MYLANDER JEANETTE HENRY EUGENE KOBY RUTH PARKER Higherlearning hidinginplainsight. BGSU Firelands’ big idea resulted in dramatically expanded and updated Allied Health & Sciences facilities with the aid of an Erie County Community Foundation grant. The campus now features a state-of-the-art chemistry and biology lab facility with flexible classrooms and extensive student collaboration areas. Then, just steps away, McBride Arboretum continues to develop into an island of reflective serenity. It is a vibrant, inclusive gathering place. You will find the Foundation’s fingerprints all over this multifaceted campus.