Marshall Field's community giving program awards
grants to nonprofit organizations that benefit children and youth in three
areas: education, arts and culture, and health and welfare.

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Grants are renewable based upon an evaluation of
achieved results, continuing need and available funds. For more information about CCF, go to:
http://www.gov/programs/ccf/.

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"These funds will help faith-based and
community groups build the capacity to serve the poor, the hungry, the
homeless, at-risk youth, rural communities and to strengthen marriage across
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Proposals will be considered for both new and ongoing programs for support
provided the program meets Marshall Field's Gives funding guidelines.
For more information on these funding opportunities , go to:
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million, from CCF Demonstration Program, is available to up to 17 intermediary
organizations to provide technical assistance and sub awards.

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About Marshall Field's Gives
Marshall Field's has a rich history of philanthropic giving to nonprofit
organizations and civic causes through the company's umbrella giving program,
Marshall Field's Gives. Building on a 150-year tradition, Marshall Field's
Gives supports causes in education that inspire children to read and learn,
arts and cultural organizations that spark the imagination, and health and
welfare programs that strengthen the lives of children and families.
"This funding will strengthen children and families from the grassroots
up," said Dr.

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Information
and applications for Marshall Field 's community grant program are available at
any Marshall Field's store or by calling 612-375-2300 .

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The first set of $16. Wade F.acf.

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Marshall Field's Announces Annual Community Grant Process

Marshall Field's does
not fund grants for places of worship devoted solely to religious instruction.
Secretary Leavitt made the announcement at the Oak Corners at the Center for
Community Cooperation in Dallas.

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Grant applications will be accepted March 1 through April 29,
2005, at Marshall Field's stores."
The CCF was created by President Bush in 2002 as a special initiative to
help faith-based and community organizations improve their effectiveness,
enhance their ability to provide social services and emulate model social
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engages Americans of all ages and backgrounds in
service to help strengthen communities.

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"Marshall Field's Gives is a reflection of our brand and an opportunity to
make a meaningful impact in our communities," said Frank Guzzetta , president
and chief executive officer, Marshall Field's.

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"The Compassion Capital Fund strengthens what President Bush calls the
'armies of compassion' with the necessary resources to help those most in
need," Secretary Leavitt said.

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"With this initiative, President Bush is forming strong partnerships between
the federal government and community and faith-based organizations to deliver
effective and compassionate services to those in need.

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"We have a longstanding
tradition of giving in the communities we serve and we're committed to
carrying on this legacy. Funds Will Help Faith-Based and Community Groups
Build Capacity, Serve Those in Need

WASHINGTON, HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt announced
today that $31,900,000 is available from the Compassion Capital Fund (CCF).gov/grants/.

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Marshall
Field's makes grants to organizations with IRS 501 (c) (3) certification and to
units of local government.

HHS Announces $31 900 000 from Compassion Capital Fund

The funds are designed to help faith-based
and community groups build capacity and serve those in need. These
intermediary organizations serve as a bridge between the federal government
and faith-based and community organizations.
The second set of $15 million, from CCF Targeted Capacity Building
Program, is available to 300 faith-based and community organizations for
capacity building, to address the needs of at-risk youth, and the homeless, to
provide voluntary marriage education and preparation services, and to offer
social services to those living in rural communities .hhs.

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Today's announcement consists of two sets of funds.

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MINNEAPOLIS, Marshall Field's invites local
nonprofit organizations to submit grant proposals through its stores community
grant program."
Marshall Field's believes that individuals, families and communities rely
on the support of corporations to help foster a healthy and productive society
through responsible giving .

Note: All HHS press releases, fact sheets and other press materials are
available at http://www.gov/news.

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Grant funding will be announced and distributed in July 2005.