On the recommendation of a friend, Wanda and I had lunch today at a new restaurant that has opened in north Blue Springs.  “Real Jalisco” is located at 1414 NW Highway 7 near Ross Miller Cleaners.  This authentic Mexican fine dining restaurant has some tasty meals available.  The owner is enthusiastic and really wants to showcase the cuisine from his part of Mexico.  The service was excellent and the recommendations he made were excellent.  I am certain we will be visiting this restaurant again.  The restaurant is open Mon-Sun 11am-10pm.  You can reach them at (816) 229-8200.

The Blue Springs Historical Society

a non-profit (501c 3) organization formed in 1976

Supports Jackson County 4-H  

YOU are invited to help the Historical Society accomplish our mission to

Preserve, Promote, and Educate citizens about the history of Blue Springs

By Participating in Our

Informational Historic Exhibits, Speaker Programs, a 1906 Educational Heritage Garden, Youth community service projects, Eagle Scout projects, Archives, other Activities, and membership. 

The 1906 Dillingham-Lewis House Museum is open to the public on                                             Sundays from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. April through December or by appointment.

1906 Dillingham-Lewis House Museum, 101 SW 15^th Street, Blue Springs, MO 64015

P.O. Box 762, Blue Springs, Missouri 64013                  www.BlueSpringsHistory.org

Mary Potter, President       Contact info: 816-797-4870  

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Nicole Stevens, 816.836.8189

Grants Available to Eastern Jackson County

Nonprofit Organizations

HEARTLAND NEWS (March 4, 2010) – As the Community Foundation has done every year since 1994 we are pleased to announce that grants will be available again this year to Eastern Jackson County nonprofit organizations through its Community Grants Program. The Community Grants Program is a competitive grantmaking cycle established by individuals and corporations who wanted to support the future needs of our Eastern Jackson County region. Last year, the following charities were awarded grants totaling $163,000 to provide services and programs throughout the Eastern Jackson County community:

American Heart Association

Angel Flight Central, Inc.

Baptist Trinity Lutheran Legacy Foundation

Blue Springs School of Economics

Blue Springs Wall that Heals

Boys & Girls Club of GKC

Cancer Action

City of Independence – Palmer Center

Community of the Good Shepherd

Comprehensive Mental Health Services

Developing Potential, Inc.

Gillis Center, Inc.

Helping Hands Therapeutic Riding Ctr

IBS Industries, Inc.

Jackson County Free Health Clinic

KACICO Dance

Kansas City Hospice

Kansas City Repertory Theatre

Lee’s Summit Downtown Main Street

Lee’s Summit Educational Foundation

Lee’s Summit Social Services

Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault

Midwest Foster Care & Adoption Assoc.

Missouri Humanities Council

Mother’s Refuge

Northwest Community Development Corporation

Nutra Net, Inc.

Rainbow Center

Raytown Christian Church

Raytown Emergency Assistance Program

St. Mary’s Outreach Program

St. Mary’s Medical Center

St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church

StandUp Blue Springs

Sunshine Center, Inc.

The Family Conservancy

Victorian Society of the Vaile Mansion

The good news for charities is that THCF makes the application process simple. Each year, the Community Foundation Board of Directors invites area nonprofits to submit a 1-page letter of interest describing the proposal for which funding is sought and indicating how that proposal satisfies the important needs in our region. If, after thorough review, the Board of Directors would like to move forward with the charity’s proposal, a full application is requested to further describe the program. Members of the Board review the applications through the summer, and announce funding decisions in November. Information collected from nonprofit organizations during our Community Grants Program is also circulated among our donor family so that donors can support the programs of particular interest to them.

For nonprofits interested in applying for a grant from the Truman Heartland Community Foundation, the latest Guidelines for Grantseekers is now available for download at www.thcf.org. The deadline to submit your letter of interest is Thursday, April 1^st, 2010. This year, additional dollars are available for charities which serve patients receiving Alzheimer care, hospice care, or cancer treatment.

Truman Heartland Community Foundation is a public charity committed to “improving area communities by promoting private giving for the public good”. After 28 years of service, THCF continues to serve the region with assets reaching $25 million and annual grants surpassing $3 million. THCF provides a wide range of services to donors and grant seekers alike. For more information on charitable giving, visit us online at www.thcf.org or call the office at 816.836.8189.

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