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ICF’s Work in Binational Urban Canyon Results in Improved Local Environment
In 2003-2004, ICF received two grants: one from the California Coastal Conservancy and the other from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to improve control of erosion and storm water in Los Laureles Canyon in Tijuana, Mexico. >>click here

At the Council on Foundations 56th Annual Conference, ICF Revealed Why Our Borders are Blurring
To hear about the “U.S.-Mexican border” is one thing, but to experience it first hand is eyeopening, as the members of the Council on Foundations (COF) discovered during the 56th annual meeting in San Diego in April 2005. >>click here

ICF Board Member, Nancy Marlin, Gives Her Perspective on ICF’s Work in Baja California, Mexico
One of the most gratifying aspects of serving as a member of the International Community Foundation (ICF) Board is to visit the wonderful nonprofits that have received grants through ICF. >>click here

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Gala Event A Success for ICF
ICF’s gala event on May 14, 2005 – “Celebrating 15 Years of International Giving” – was a tremendous success. ICF’s Chairman Leon Reinhart, welcomed over 320 people to the evening celebration at the San Diego Sheraton Hotel- Harbor Island benefiting ICF’s Sustainable Communities Fund. >>click here | photo gallery

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Julieta Mendez Joins ICF’s Team...
Julieta joined ICF’s team as Executive Coordinator to support ICF's President & CEO in expanding the Ties that Bind Us Program. >>click here

ICF Celebrates Interns’ & Volunteers’ Commitment to our Mission
Part of ICF’s commitment to our community is to open doors for young students that are exploring the ways of the nonprofit world. ICF is happy to announce that in the past two quarters our interns and volunteers helped us achieve over 200 hours of volunteer time, per quarter. >>click here

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This quarter, ICF highlights four social investment opportunities for donors who have an interest in community development. For Information on how you can donate to these or other ICF grantees, please contact Amy Carstensen at amyc@icfdn.org, or visit our website and DONATE ONLINE at www.icfdn.org.

Challenge Grant!!!
Project Mercy has received a challenge grant from ICF donors Loch and Clare Crane. This matching challenge grant of $20,000 will help with Project Mercy’s efforts to build affordable houses in Tijuana. >>click here

Casa YMCA de Menores Migrantes, Tijuana, BC, Mexico
Since 1991, Casa YMCA has been a pioneer in contributing towards the wholesome development in spirit, mind, and body of young people (ages 11-17) in the border area between Mexico and the U.S. >>click here

Centro de Comunidad, A.C., Tijuana, BC, Mexico
Centro de Comunidad in Tijuana's Tecolote neighborhood has been dedicated to serving the community for more than 10 years. >>click here

Fundación de Apoyo para Niños Especiales Jesús Eduardo Torres, A.C., Tijuana, BC, Mexico
The foundation is committed to helping children with special physical, mental and emotional needs by assisting them and providing support to their families. >>click here

Los Niños de Baja California, A.C., Tijuana and Mexicali, BC, Mexico
The mission of Los Niños de Baja California (Los Niños) is to promote self-sufficiency and community participation through educational and developmental projects on both sides of the border. Los Niños support nutritional projects and family gardens in several communities and schools in the cities of Tijuana and Mexicali. >>click here

ICF GRANTED OUT OVER $1.3 MILLION LAST QUARTER
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ICF Donors
ICF appreciates our donors’ generous contributions. >>click here

New Funds at ICF
Every quarter ICF aims to establish new funds that will assist in the community development of our international community. Click here to see a list of new funds that you may contribute to.

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