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MESSAGE FROM
THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
One year ago – on July 2 – CLH Foundation was The gift of opportunity: by his always very astute
the recipient of a life-changing donation from The questions, and equally generous responses, Mr. Weber
Weber Foundation – a $2 million gift which will help has furthered our creative thinking, and supported
create supportive housing options for CLH-supported practical, workable and productive outcomes.
individuals who are the most vulnerable to life’s
greatest challenges. Above all, Mr. Weber has given us the gift of
community: Reinhart’s generosity and vision for this,
At the time of the donation – one of 13 made that his community, in its wide and far-reaching definition,
day totalling $22.5 million dollars – I had the privilege has fostered inclusion, addressed social challenges,
of publicly thanking Reinhart Weber and The Weber ensured the well-being of its citizens, and over
Foundation. decades, inspired others to follow his example.
It was an opportunity to pay tribute not just to Mr. On behalf of every person, every organization,
Weber’s generosity, but also to reflect on the impact every community and most especially, the
it has had on this community, and inspired by his CLH-supported community, which has benefited
philanthropy, other generous donors, including those so greatly from these gifts, thank you.”
you’ll read about in this issue of Connected. I’d like to
share that tribute with you:
“From its very beginning, and to this day, Mr. Weber
and The Weber Foundation have been the most Sue-Ellen Boyes
Executive Director
wonderful leading partners to CLH Foundation. Three CLH Foundation
gifts in particular have had extraordinary and lasting
impact:
The gift of confidence: Mr. Weber’s ongoing support
of our work has allowed us to be mission-driven and
solution-oriented. Even in challenging and changing
times, his generosity and vision have enabled us to
remain confident and future-focused.
Board President Sarah Kitchen accepting The Weber
Foundation donation to CLH Foundation from Reinhart
Weber on July 2, 2024.
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