Sometimes life just doesn't make sense.  How can an impishly sparkling little 15-month-old receive a very healthy wellness check on Tuesday, and die on Friday? 

Little Sloane Janelle Brehmer, born May 16, 2006, did just that.  Sloane died on September 7, 2007, of Melcher's Diverticulum, a rare condition which afflicts less than 2% of the world's population.  In Sloane's memory, grandparents Jean and Tom Hebert created the Sloane J. Brehmer Endowment Fund. 

Grants from this fund support nonprofit organizations that benefit children within Chippewa County.  What a beautiful gift to remember forever.  She added so much joy, even if it was for such a short time, and now her life will be making a difference in the lives of a great many other children - forever.

Creating a charitable fund through the Community Foundation is a meaningful way to make a lasting difference. When you establish an endowed fund, your gift becomes a permanent source of support for the community. The fund is carefully invested, and a portion of the earnings are used each year to provide grants that address important local needs. This approach ensures that your generosity has an impact not only today, but for generations to come. Your original gift, along with all future earnings, remains a lasting source of community capital dedicated to positive change.

The Community Foundation of Chippewa County was established to build permanent charitable resources that benefit the people, communities, and nonprofit organizations throughout the County. Donors who choose to endow their gifts help strengthen the community while creating a legacy that lasts forever. Grants are awarded in the name of the endowment fund, preserving the designated charitable intentions and honoring the donor's commitment to causes they care about most.

Community Foundations offer a simple, powerful, and highly personal way to give. By providing flexible charitable tools designed to meet a wide range of philanthropic goals. You may contribute cash, stocks, bonds, real estate, or other assets, making it easy to support Chippewa County communities in ways that align with your financial and charitable objectives. 

Make More Possible through endowment.