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Fifth Third Bank Announces $1.2 Million in Grants for Females;
Charlotte R. Schmidlapp Fund, United States' Largest Charitable Foundation,
Celebrates 90th Anniversary
CINCINNATI, Sept. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Fifth Third Bank, trustee for the
Charlotte R. Schmidlapp (CRS) Fund, is proud to award $1.2 million in grants
for girls programming; women-centered organizations and initiatives; math,
science and arts scholarships; and research and awareness funding in
Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, Toledo, Southern Ohio, Lexington, and
Louisville.
The Bank also announced the launch of a new, three-pronged strategic focus
for the CRS: first, to build a foundation for the next generation; secondly,
to provide support and recognition of working women; and third, to support
research and public awareness of the trends, needs and issues of women and
girls.
The strategic focus has a particular emphasis on programming for young
girls, which is important because, according to Lawra J. Baumann, Ph.D., Fifth
Third Foundation Officer, "if you want to minimize the number of girls who
become teenage mothers, get in trouble with the law, or fail to graduate from
school, you need to start early -- very early. Studies suggest that girls as
young as seven, eight and nine need to have greater access to positive
programming that would enhance their self-esteem, identify opportunities for
education and careers and encourage exploration of their intellect and
capabilities."
The Charlotte R. Schmidlapp Fund is the country's largest charitable fund
solely dedicated, in the words of Charlotte's father and Fund founder Jacob G.
Schmidlapp in 1908, "to ennoble, to uplift, and to strengthen the lives of
young women who are compelled to be self-supporting."
Fifth Third Bank, which serves as sole Trustee for the Fund, provides
$10 million annually through this and over 50 other charitable trusts. The
Charlotte R. Schmidlapp Fund, which is celebrating its 90th anniversary this
year, was established by Jacob Schmidlapp in memory of his daughter,
Charlotte, who, at age 19, died before she could realize her life's dreams.
In addition to the Charlotte R. Schmidlapp Fund, Fifth Third Bank has the
privilege of managing and/or serving as agent for over 50 charitable trusts
through the Fifth Third Foundation Office. The Office reviews funding
proposals and requests for grantmaking technical assistance from hundreds of
nonprofits each year in an effort to match private and corporate contributions
with the needs of deserving charitable organizations. The professional money
management of these private foundations is handled by Fifth Third Bank, with
an emphasis on consistent quality growth that will sustain this charitable
giving into perpetuity. Fifth Third has over $133 billion in assets under
care of which it manages over $15 billion for individuals, corporations and
not-for-profit entities.
CHARLOTTE R. SCHMIDLAPP FUND 1998 GRANTS
GRANTS FOCUSED ON BUILDING A FOUNDATION FOR THE NEXT GENERATION:
Proposals for Girls Programming:
Cincinnati Museum Center $33,936
Family Service of the Cincinnati Area $ 3,500
Great Rivers Girl Scout Council $91,005
Hamilton County / OSU Extension $32,299
Healthy Moms & Babes $37,282
Licking Valley Girl Scout Council $46,631
Mother of Mercy High School $46,500
Northern Kentucky University $ 5,000
Urban League of Greater Cincinnati $59,784
YWCA of Greater Cincinnati $38,789 $394,726
Math & Science Scholarships:
Cincinnati Country Day School $10,000
McAuley High School $10,000
Mt. Notre Dame High School $10,000
Notre Dame Academy $10,000
Seton High School $10,000
Seven Hills School $10,000
St. Ursula Academy $10,000
Ursuline Academy $10,000
Villa Madonna Academy $10,000 $ 90,000
* Boys Hope / Girls Hope Scholarships $ 52,500
* Cincinnati Arts Association / Overture
Awards Scholarship $ 7,500
* Frontier Nursing Service Scholarship $ 30,000
* Girl Scouts Wilderness Road Council $ 48,000
* Mt. Notre Dame High School $ 50,000
SUBTOTAL $672,726
GRANTS FOCUSED ON PROVIDING SUPPORT & RECOGNITION OF WORKING WOMEN:
* Georgetown Child Development Center $ 15,000
* Assistance League of Greater Cincinnati $ 5,000
* Women's Resource & Development Center $ 50,000
SUBTOTAL $ 70,000
GRANTS TO SUPPORT RESEARCH & PUBLIC AWARENESS ON THE TRENDS, NEEDS &
ISSUES OF WOMEN AND GIRLS:
* Children's Hospital Medical Center Female Scientist Program
(2nd payment of $500,000 grant) $250,000
* Clinton Memorial Hospital $ 20,000
* Speaking of Women's Health Conference
Cincinnati $60,000
Cincinnati Med Student Scholarship $10,000
Indianapolis $30,000
Toledo $30,000 $130,000
* Women 4 Women Benchmark 2000 Study $ 90,000
(1st payment of $180,000) SUBTOTAL $490,000
TOTAL GRANTS FOR 1998 $1,232,726
A list with a complete description of each grant, contact name and
telephone number is attached. For more information, please contact Robbie
Jennings, Corporate Communications Manager, at 513-579-4153.
CHARLOTTE R. SCHMIDLAPP FUND, FIFTH THIRD BANK, TRUSTEE
1998 GRANTS
GRANTS FOCUSED ON BUILDING A FOUNDATION FOR THE NEXT GENERATION:
GIRLS PROGRAMMING
Fifth Third issued its first ever "Request For Proposals" in July, 1998,
for programming targeted solely to girls between the ages of 9-18, with strong
preference for focus on younger girls. The Fund wanted to aid programming
that would provide positive opportunities to keep girls interested in academic
excellence, personal development, career exploration, and avoidance of
negative activities that could complicate their formative years.
CINCINNATI MUSEUM CENTER
(Cincinnati) $33,936
Gail Augspurger Funds for Career Network Workshop & Intern
513-287-7038 Program which will provide internships and
career mentoring opportunities within all 3
museums at the Center; and the If I Had A
Hammer program to fund 16 all girl sessions
focused on developing math and science skills
used in the actual construction of a small
house.
FAMILY SERVICE OF THE
CINCINNATI AREA $3,500
(Cincinnati)
Arlene Herman Funding for Little Women and Moving On which
513-381-6300 are weekly group sessions offered at Rothenberg
School in Over-the-Rhine for 50 at-risk 3rd,
4th, 5th, 6th grade girls. The 2 programs
provide structured weekly activities, field
trips, health discussions, and 1-on-1
interaction with girls. The Moving On program
also offers guidance and advice to 6th grade
girls transitioning to junior high.
GREAT RIVERS GIRL SCOUT
COUNCIL, INC. $91,005
(Cincinnati)
Barbara Bonifas Early Adolescent Program which will specifically
513-489-1025 target several thousand girls between the ages
of 11-14 in a 9 county area. The initiative
will be 3-pronged to more aggressively
counteract negative influences on girls of
this age: 1) workshop series for girls, parents,
and troop leaders to learn from national
speakers about leadership development of
girls; 2) training and evaluation for troop
leaders with UC Women's Studies Department
to insure leaders are informed about issues
focusing on girls; and 3) creation of a
regional girl advisory board where girls can
try newly learned leadership skills and
advise adults as to issues and concerns.
HAMILTON COUNTY OSU EXTENSION /
OHIO STATE UNIV. RESEARCH FDN. $32,299
(Cincinnati)
Dr. Louis V. Martin
513-381-6300 Funds for A.W.E.-S.O.M.E. Program, a pilot
ext. 21 program to take place at Parham Elementary
School in Evanston. 55-60 African-American
5th and 6th grade girls will be involved in
variety of weekly programming including health
and fitness, self-esteem building, career
exploration, and civic responsibility.
HEALTHY MOMS & BABES
(Cincinnati) $37,282
Sister Kathleen Brogle
513-389-5295 Girls Group Program is weekly programming
to be offered in 16 low income neighborhoods
in Hamilton County and Northern Kentucky.
Eligible girls between ages of 9-18 who
have not had children or are not sexually
active participate in group activities on
health, nutrition, drug and alcohol avoidance,
as well as field trips. 300 girls will be
served, & special workbook for the groups
will be printed.
LICKING VALLEY GIRL SCOUT COUNCIL $46,631
(Northern Kentucky)
John Vissman Funding for Girl Scouting in the School
606-342-6263 Day, a program in cooperation with the
Covington & Kenton Co. school districts
which will offer Girl Scout activities
during school hours for at-risk girls in
urban & rural Northern Kentucky.
MOTHER OF MERCY HIGH SCHOOL $46,500
(Cincinnati)
Carolyn Rost Special scholarship program aimed at
513-661-2740 recruiting more minority girls to school
who excel in creative and critical thinking
skills. New students will be paired with
upperclasswoman mentors. Funds also to be
used to integrate new cutting edge
curriculum "Creative Explorations" into math and
science courses to further enhance all students
critical thinking skills.
NORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY $5,000
(Northern Kentucky)
Dr. Carol Ryan
606-572-5623 Funding of Developing Positive Attitudes
& Behaviors in the Health & Education of
"At Risk" Middle School Girls which will
partner with Holmes Junior High in Covington
to target 20 at risk girls. Programming will
focus on health, exercise, & nutrition, as
well as expose the girls to college and career
opportunities associated with the University.
Each girl will be partnered with a NKU female
student/athlete as a mentor.
URBAN LEAGUE OF GREATER CINCINNATI $59,784
(Cincinnati)
Sheila Adams Funding for Safe Haven, a nine month
513-281-9955 program of workshops, field trips, 1-on-1
Ext. 512 counseling sessions for girls ages 9 - 18.
Each girl will develop a personal Blueprint
for Life to identify life goals and the
resources needed to stay in school, explore
career options, achieve financial security,
and make wise life decisions.
YWCA of GREATER CINCINNATI $38,789
(Cincinnati)
Charlene Ventura Strong Girls-Healthy Girls provides organized
513-361-2118 sports involvement for over 500 girls between
the ages of 8-15, particularly those in low
income or at-risk families. Participants
also engage in academic tutoring, mentoring
relationships with college and career women,
as well as group activities and discussion
about personal health, leadership, grooming
& hygiene, and decision-making skills.
GIRLS SCHOLARSHIPS
The Charlotte R. Schmidlapp survey earlier this year identified scholarships
as a priority to help women & girls succeed in life.
MATH & SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIPS $90,000
CONTACT NAME: Renewal of annual support to encourage
young women to study math and science.
$10,000 each school.
Cincinnati Country Day
McAuley High School
Mt. Notre Dame High School
Notre Dame Academy
Seton High School
Seven Hills School
St. Ursula Academy
Ursuline Academy
Villa Madonna Academy
BOYS HOPE / GIRLS HOPE
(Cincinnati) $52,500
Leslie L. Ostrander Grant to be used to provide start-up
513-721-3380 funding to cover two Girls Hope Scholarships
for the first year of operation of new
Girls Hope Home, which helps young girls
realize their potential by providing
value-centered, family-like homes &
quality education.
CINCINNATI ARTS ASSOCIATION /
OVERTURE AWARDS PROGRAM
(Cincinnati) $7,500
Elissa O. Getto Scholarship for the 1998-1999 Overture Awards.
513-977-4116
FRONTIER NURSING SERVICE
(Lexington) $30,000
Deanna Severance Grant to be used to support the Kate
606-259-4999 Ireland Endowed Scholarship Fund, which
offers students at the Frontier School of
Midwifery & Family Nursing financial
assistance. School is located in rural
Kentucky where traditional medical
services are nonexistent.
GIRL SCOUTS / WILDERNESS
ROAD COUNCIL
(Lexington) $48,000
Anne M. Weston Funding to be used to build a new main
606-475-2621 sleeping unit at Camp Judy Layne.
MT. NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL
(Cincinnati) $50,000
Maureen Baldock Renovation of four science labs in all
513-821-3044 girls high school.
SUBTOTAL FOR GIRLS PROGRAMMING: $672,726
PROPOSALS FOR WOMEN'S RESEARCH & PUBLIC AWARENESS
Strategic plan calls for support of initiatives which enhance the visibility
of the Charlotte R. Schmidlapp Fund & Fifth Third, as well as increase
knowledge about the needs & issues of women & girls throughout the Bancorp.
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
(Cincinnati) $250,000
John F. Sherlock Endowment of Female Scientist Program
513-559-8762 to recruit and retain women researchers.
(Total Grant of $500,000, payable over
2 years.)
CLINTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
(Southern Ohio) $20,000
Mary R. Alexander Funds for the purchase of a colposcope
937-382-9454 which is a special microscope that is
used to see abnormal cells detected
from gynecological test results, and
to help cover the costs of 38 pathology
interpretations which would help assist
self-pay patients.
SPEAKING OF WOMEN'S HEALTH FOUNDATION (WCET)
(Cincinnati) $130,000
Kathy DeLaura Support of 1998-99 Speaking of Women's
513-345-6587 Health Conferences to be held in Cincinnati,
Toledo, Indianapolis, as well as
scholarship for third year medical student
at the University of Cincinnati.
WOMEN 4 WOMEN $90,000
(Louisville)
Elaine Musselman
502-493-5917 Funding for groundbreaking study,
BENCHMARK 2000, which will integrate
existing data on the status of women/girls
in Jefferson County from recent research
with additional input from various sources.
End result will provide prioritization
and strategic plan to deal with the unmet
needs of women/girls in Jefferson
County. (Total Grant of $180,000, payable
over 2 years.)
SUBTOTAL FOR WOMEN'S RESEARCH & PUBLIC AWARENESS: $490,000
SUPPORT AND RECOGNITION FOR WORKING WOMEN:
GEORGETOWN CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER $15,000
(Georgetown, KY)
Nancy Phares Construction of a new day care
502-868-0330 facility to be located on donated
land and to serve numerous low
income parents.
ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF GREATER CINCINNATI $5,000
(Cincinnati)
Ruth Prall Funding for care packages provided free
513-561-4455 of charge to victims of domestic violence.
WOMEN'S RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CENTER (Cincinnati) $50,000
Maureen Wood Funding for WAGE (Women As Gainful
513-541-0541 Earners) Program which is a training
program for women interested in pursuing
a career in Property Management and
Renovation, and who want to move from
a low income wage to a family wage position.
SUBTOTAL FOR GENERAL PROPOSALS: $70,000
TOTAL GRANTS $1,232,726
SOURCE Fifth Third Bank
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