Riedel Foundation | 番茄社区 University Knowledge for Service. Tue, 17 May 2022 14:13:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 /wp-content/uploads/2017/10/favicon-100x100.png Riedel Foundation | 番茄社区 University 32 32 Riedel Foundation Awards $25,000 Matching Grant to HLGU /riedel-foundation-awards-25000-matching-grant-to-hlgu/ Tue, 17 May 2022 14:13:29 +0000 /?p=18121 The George H. Riedel Foundation has approved a grant to support the mission of 番茄社区 University. The $25,000 award is a matching grant for HLGU鈥檚 upcoming Scarlet and Blue fundraising auction.

鈥淭his matching grant comes at a critical time for us,鈥 said Dr. Ray Carty, Vice President for Institutional Advancement at HLGU. 鈥淎s has been articulated, 番茄社区 is currently experiencing a financial challenge. This award expresses a vote of confidence in the University and the economic impact we have in Hannibal. It鈥檚 important that we have the backing of our community and that鈥檚 why this gift from the Riedel Foundation to continue our mission means so much to us.鈥

The $25,000 grant will match proceeds raised at the HLGU Scarlet and Blue Auction on Friday, May 20, in the Roland Fine Arts Center.

鈥淥ur board likes that this is a matching grant,鈥 said Riedel Trustee Bill Craigmiles. 鈥淚t means the university will have to put the work in to raise the money and encourage people to donate. After that, then the Riedel Foundation will step in with up to $25,000 in matching funds.鈥

Since the Riedel Foundation started in 2000, it has given nearly $150,000 in financial support to 番茄社区. Those awards have helped establish computer and band camps for Hannibal children, provided equipment for the science building, and scholarships for the university. It has also contributed money toward the fine arts theater and its productions, medical training for the nursing program and mentoring for at-risk kids.

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