[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 75 (Thursday, May 12, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E683]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




IN RECOGNITION OF THE 15TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE YPSILANTI AREA COMMUNITY 
                                  FUND

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 12, 2016

  Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 15th 
anniversary of the Ypsilanti Area Community Fund. It is both an honor 
and a privilege to recognize the contributions this great organization 
has made to our community.
  Established in 2001, the Ypsilanti Area Community Fund (YACF) is 
dedicated to building a permanent endowment to enrich the quality of 
life in the Ypsilanti area. The YACF's Advisory Committee includes 
community leaders who work together to award grants that meet the 
changing needs of Ypsilanti's community. The YACF has provided an 
outlet for people who are looking to give back to the community in a 
strategic way, receiving more than $2.5 million in gifts, large and 
small, from those who care about Ypsilanti. These donations have 
directly supported local organizations and programs that serve 
Ypsilanti residents by awarding more than $30,000 in competitive grants 
each year, and more than $1.4 million in total support to local 
community projects and programs over the past 15 years.
  Helping local health clinics provide access to quality health care, 
providing funding for new musical instruments and music instructors at 
the Ypsilanti Youth Orchestra, helping Parkridge Community Center 
expand programming, and helping to rebuild the Rutherford Community 
Pool are just a few examples of how YACF grants have made a real 
difference in the Ypsilanti community. The YACF's long-term investment 
strategy ensures that its endowment will continue to grow and allows 
the group to focus on the continued investment in our community's 
future.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me today to honor the 15th 
anniversary of the Ypsilanti Area Community Fund. For fifteen years 
now, the YACF has displayed an immense passion and deep devotion for 
improving our community, and we wish them many more years of success.

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