ATLANTA, Ga., July 28, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via PRWEB - The Foundation for Financial Planning announced today The Cambridge Foundation will contribute $50,000 to support the expansion of pro bono financial planning activities in support of the Foundation's 20th anniversary of supporting pro bono financial planning.
"The Cambridge Foundation is pleased to provide the Foundation for Financial Planning this grant in support of their efforts providing pro bono financial planning to underserved communities," said Jerry Oliver, The Cambridge Foundation President and Treasurer. "We are happy to support this cause in keeping with the Foundation's mission of being a valued member of our extended community by adding to its quality of life economically and culturally."
The Foundation for Financial Planning is the only organization dedicated solely to supporting the delivery of pro bono financial planning to underserved communities. "While we have supported the delivery of financial planning to more than 350,000 underserved people, we know there are millions more who could benefit. The Cambridge Foundation's recognition of the need and support with the organization's efforts is deeply appreciated," said Bernie Clark, Foundation Chair.
The Foundation's 20 years of supporting pro bono financial planning would not have been possible without the support of over 14,000 industry supporters and many financial services companies. These contributors have made it possible for the Foundation to provide over $5.7 million in grants nationally to community-based organizations that work with the underserved, which includes active military, veterans, domestic abuse survivors, first time homeowners and many others.
With generous industry support, the Foundation has built an endowment of $20 million and has a five-year goal to raise an additional $5 million. Reaching the five-year goal is important and will help the expansion of pro bono financial planning through increased grant making, which will position the Foundation to give up to $1 million of grants annually to nonprofit organizations.
Contact Dawn Butler at (770) 938-1110 or dawnb(at)foundation-finplan(dot)org to learn more and how you can help the Foundation reach its five-year $5 million goal to expand pro bono financial planning.
About the Foundation for Financial Planning
The Foundation for Financial Planning, a 501(c) (3) non-profit is the only organization solely devoted to supporting the delivery of pro bono financial planning. Its mission is to help people take control of their financial lives by connecting the financial planning community with people in need. Visit http://www.foundationforfinancialplanning.org for more information and to learn how you can contribute to making a difference in the financial lives of others.
The Foundation for Financial Planning meets its mission daily by connecting financial planners with underserved populations and has helped provide more than 350,000 people with pro bono financial planning. The Foundation has provided more than $5.7 million in grants to local, regional and national nonprofits in support of pro bono financial planning, including providing financial planning resources free of charge to the military and has connected more than 13,000 financial planners with volunteer opportunities. It Matters!
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