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Donor Stories | Jim and Jane Strenski


 

These are the taglines used by Marquette
 University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  Two of
 Marquette's alumni, Jim and Jane Strenski,
 have embodied this message for their entire
 lifetimes.

 Their dedication to each other is clearly evident
 in their 53-year marriage and in the gentle
 touches that accompany their conversation.

 The relationship with the Community
 Foundation of Tampa Bay began many years
 ago with a social introduction to George and
 Debbie Baxter, the Foundation's founding
 president and public information director,
 respectively.

"We learned that the Foundation made giving to several organization's easy, and that Jane and I could play a role in how the grants would be distributed.  It was also preferable to a private foundation, and it was and is very financially efficient," explains Jim.

Jim and Jane are also members of the Foundation's Legacy Society, which means that they informed us that they have included the Foundation in their will.  By doing so, they will leave a legacy of generosity for the organizations that they have cared about and supported in their lifetimes.

There is family value in the Strenski household of being of service to others.  You can see the difference this value has made in the five Strenski children and the twelve grandchildren.  They are spread across the country, but, wherever they are, their communities are richer, as is the Tampa Bay area, because of the difference Jim and Jane have decided to be.

To find out how you can start your fund or join the Legacy Society at the Foundation, call 813.282.1975.


MORE DONOR STORIES...

G. Robert and Sharon Blanchard
G. Robert and Sharon Blanchard's interests include inner city youth and education.

Frank and Carol Morsani
Frank and Carol Morsani support art in the schools and the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center.


Ray and Nancy Murray
The focus of the Murray's grant making is
the arts and women and families.

Suzie and Grover Wrenn
The Wrenns support education, the arts, and their local church.


Members of the Bridge Club
The Bridge Club's grantmaking works to make the community a better place by creatively addressing areas of current need.


Heidi Hess Haas
Heidi Haas has memorialized her husband through this fund that helps young heart patients.



Jane and Jerry Williams
The Williams make grants to a variety of organizations that enrich our community.


Fred Fisher and Family
Fred Fisher and his family support organizations that help the homeless and substance abusers and strengthen recreational and arts facilities.


Jack and Laura Golly
The Golly's grant making assists nonprofits that are working to help the needy in our community.


Jim and Doris Siglin
In memory of his wife, Doris Siglin, Jim Siglin established this designated fund specifically intended to assist Meals On Wheels Tampa forever.

Dr. Gladys Shafran Kashdin
Dr. Gladys Shafran Kashdin wants to provide for the needs of active adults, be they able or disabled, and her focus is on the Adult/Senior Programs at MOSI and the Life Enrichment Center (LEC)

Joseph and Anne Garcia
The Garcias make grants to help at-risk youth, particularly in inner city schools and at the Boys & Girls Clubs.
 





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