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Highlighting the latest SouthCoast Community Foundation news, including grantee and donor spotlights and important happenings in the South Coast community and across Massachusetts.
The Jake Fabian Memorial Fund: Creating a Lasting Legacy

The Jake Fabian Memorial Fund: Creating a Lasting Legacy

(Jeanne and John Fabian pictured) On October 17, 2019, Jake Fabian collapsed while running at the gym. Jake was an athletic 28-year-old with a bright future ahead of him — he made friends easily, was passionate about music, and worked as an IT specialist. Jake died...

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College Readiness: Connecting with the Alumni Network

College Readiness: Connecting with the Alumni Network

by Marquis Taylor, CEO of Coaching4Change As you head off to college, you’ll be given a lot of good advice: how to pack (roll each piece of clothing to fit more), how to study (visit the academic support center to boost your performance), how to make friends (leave...

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Charitable Remainder Trusts: Have Your Cake and Eat It Too

Charitable Remainder Trusts: Have Your Cake and Eat It Too

by Larry Hunt, Esq. Have you ever considered making a sizable donation to a charity, but were unsure about doing so because you may want access to those funds at some point for yourself or a loved one? If so, perhaps you should consider a charitable remainder trust,...

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Turning Negative Market Returns into a Positive

Turning Negative Market Returns into a Positive

by Kate Alves, CFP®, President of Barry Investment Advisors While the market did not perform well in 2022, with some strategic thinking about your financial plan for 2023, you could save money while also making a charitable gift to a nonprofit organization of your...

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