The Lutheran Church of the Foothills, through the Hellene Henrikson Fund, aims to continue the legacy of Hellene Henrikson's generosity by supporting nonprofit organizations in Tucson. Born from a significant contribution from Hellene Henrikson at her passing in 2018, the fund focuses on areas selected annually, reflecting Hellene's commitment to supporting her community and church throughout her life.
The Local News Initiative of Southern Arizona, launched in November 2023, focuses on combating the decline of local journalism in Tucson, Pima County, and Southern Arizona. Its primary objective is to bolster the strength and reach of local journalism to ensure the community has access to nonpartisan, independent, and local reporting that is in the public interest. This initiative is open to a broad range of news providers including startups, nonprofit organizations, Spanish-language projects, and those utilizing mobile or social media platforms, among others, to deliver content. It offers grants ranging from $25,000 to $75,000 for projects with a one-year duration, aiming to hire journalists dedicated to serving the local community through comprehensive and engaging reporting.
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