The Cowan Community Program includes the following programs:
Matching Gifts Program - Funding under this program is a result of the Foundation agreeing to match funds raised by events initiated, organized and run by a Cowan Company. These events raise funds for specific charitable organizations in Cowan communities and are identified as Cowan events in those communities. These funds have largely been directed towards a particular initiative or program being operated by the selected charitable organizations.
Community Volunteer Program - The Cowan Community Volunteer Program annually distributes funds to charities selected by volunteering Cowan employees and their families. As outlined in the program guidelines, employees meeting the eligibility requirements, which include 50 hours of volunteer work in the year, select the qualified organization that will receive funding. Each grant is $750 per participating employee.
Holiday Card Program - Funding under this program occur in the spirit of giving during the holiday season. Currently, funds provided give disadvantaged children from "Cowan Communities" the opportunity to attend a Y-Camp for one week the following summer.
Read-a-thon Program - An annual summer read-a-thon is open to children, grandchildren and "reading buddies" of Cowan employees between the ages of 4 and 15 who want to take part in a summer reading program. For every book read, The Cowan Foundation donates funds to support local literacy efforts in Cowan Communities.
Note: We do not accept solicitations for the programs listed above. If you are interested in applying to The Cowan Foundation, please apply through:
