Turning Matching Funds into Community-Led Impact

Kicking off the year rooted in community impact, Giving Circles across the country demonstrated the power of collaborative giving to support children and communities.

Through a special matching opportunity thanks to Newman’s Own Foundation, 10 Grapevine Giving Circles were awarded $10,000 in total matching funds! To qualify for the match, each participating Giving Circle granted $1,000 to a nonprofit supporting food justice for children under 18 in the United States.

Matching Funds Amplify Community Voices and Local Impact

This matching campaign puts decision-making where it belongs, in the hands of communities. Together, these nonprofits and the Giving Circles that supported them are exemplifying a more participatory, community-driven model of philanthropy.

• Ceres Community Project, CA supported by Santa Rosa Women for Good
  Dedicated to creating a nurturing environment where young people can access healthy food options, fostering both physical well-being and educational growth.

• Snipes Farm and Education Center, PA supported by 100+ Women Who Care – Bucks County
  To model and teach sustainable farming, feed people in need, and empower the community through farm, nutrition, and nature education.

• Food Gatherers, MI supported by Ann Arbor Women for Good
  Alleviate hunger and eliminate its causes in our community by: reducing food waste through the rescue and distribution of perishable and non-perishable food; coordinating with other hunger relief providers; educating the public about hunger; and developing new food resources.

• Food Finders Inc., CA supported by Long Beach Professional Women For Good
  Eliminate hunger, food waste & improve nutrition in food-insecure communities.

• Ann’s Heart, PA supported by 100 Women of Phoenixville
  To provide a place of welcome and human services to all Phoenixville area people.

• Feed New Mexico Kids, NM supported by 100 Women Albuquerque
  Work to fill an important food insecurity gap by providing weekend food to kids in need.

• Milton Community Food Pantry, DE supported by 100 Women Who Care Southern Delaware
  Provides food for the growing number of individuals and families in our community experiencing food shortages, food insecurity and hunger.

• Feed Thy Neighbor, FL supported by 100 Women Who Care Naples
  Committed to uplifting individuals and families across Collier and Lee Counties by delivering nutritious meals each day and providing essential resources such as water, clothing, blankets, personal care items, school supplies, and holiday meals and gifts.

• Caring and Sharing of South Walton County, FL supported by 100 Men Who Care – Emerald Coast
  Provides crisis relief to our neighbors in need through financial assistance, food, counseling, and case management.

• Ozone House, MI supported by Ann Arbor Guys for Good
  Provides holistic support and housing services that enhance the wellbeing and safety of young people through empowerment, advocacy, and connection.

Local Decisions and Shared Purpose, Powered by Newman’s Own Foundation

With the support of Newman’s Own Foundation, these Giving Circles were able to provide additional funding to nonprofits in their communities. This campaign reflects what makes a Giving Circle powerful: local leadership, shared decision-making, and meaningful impact. When companies and foundations provide matching funds, they amplify community-led giving, driving tangible change at the grassroots level.

We are grateful to Newman’s Own Foundation for investing in collaborative giving and recognizing the role Giving Circles play in strengthening communities nationwide.

Inspired by how Newman's Own Foundation empowered several local Giving Circles to create an impact in their communities? Email [email protected] to learn how your corporate foundation or company can partner with Grapevine to turn shared generosity into lasting community impact.