Denis Pierce and Martha Pierce with Chris Gardner Jr, whose father, the author
of The Pursuit of Happyness, was honored at La Casa Norte's s annual
"Esperanza Celebration" fundraiser in 2010.
Foundation representatives including Tasha Pierce visited The Cara Program this spring to catch up with Cara staff, and see the technology training center made possible by a gift from Pierce & Associates. Support from The Pierce Foundation and from Pierce and Associates helps The Cara Program to create opportunities for motivated individuals to realize their potential, break the cycle of homelessness and poverty and forge paths to success . The training center helps Cara students work on their job searches and strengthen computer skills.
In December, the Foundation sponsored a Hanukkah party hosted by AVODAH Jewish Service Corps for all of the year-long, faith-based service corps programs in Chicago. This lively event had over 90 attendees from AVODAH, Amate House, Brethren Volunteer Service, Jesuit Volunteer Corp, Lutheran Volunteer Corp, Mennonite Voluntary Service, and The Julian Year, and helped participants get to know each other and share experiences. Held at the Inspiration Too cafe, this first-ever gathering for these groups was so successful that it will become an annual event.
Trainer Andrea Mills, Director of Fiscal Management Associates,
with PFF Executive Director Marianne Philbin and PFF founder Denis Pierce
at the workshop on "Telling Your Financial Story.
Our Program Director, Lindsay Marriott, (on the left) was recently an invited panelist for a special session on "Making the Case for Investors" at the National Alliance to End Homelessness annual conference. Issues addressed in the lively session included current funder perspectives on issues related to housing and homelessness and managing relationships with foundations.
David Krumlauf, chief technologist for the Pierce Family Foundation honored with the 2010 NTEN Award . . . read more
In the news... Crain's Chicago Business
January 25, 2010
Is now a good time to start a private foundation?
An update of the Pierce Family Foundation's activities in 2009. The Pierce Family and PFCF Staff would like to thank you all for your continued support. (Download as a pdf)
La Casa Norte in the news, watch video
2009 NTENny Spotlight: David Krumlauf
David works for the Pierce Family Foundation, based in Chicago, and helps 7 NPOs with their tech needs. He's been a great support to NTEN and the community, and we voted him "Most Likey to Be Spotted by Your Mom Wearing an NTEN Hat" -- because, well, he's that much of an NTEN superstar and ambassador. See his NTEN meet-our-members profile to see him wearing that hat.
View slides about the award
David Krumlauf shows Denis Pierce the new bus that the PFCF help get for Interfaith House.
Denis & Martha Pierce honored at the Great Lakes Bioneers
Traverse City, MI, October 18, 2008
Benefiting Interfaith House
Chicago - My Kind of Town, June 18, 2008
Denis Pierce receiving award from Interfaith House
(In Quicktime format or Flash format)
Video from the Launch Party - April 14, 2008
- Denis Pierce Speaking (Flash or Quicktime)
- Valerie Lies Speaking (Flash or Quicktime)
- Slide Show of Launch Party