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Sargent Foundation grants

The Episcopal Foundation for Wyoming has announced that more than $550,000 in grants have been awarded to support projects across the state. These Sargent Foundation for Episcopal

Ministry grants are the result of the generosity and vision of the late Newell Sargent, a well-known philanthropist and businessman from Worland.

"Newell was a true Christian who ministered to the poor, the needy, the sick and the afflicted; always tried to help others help themselves. Like the biblical Abraham, Newell was blessed, but, more importantly, was a blessing to others," said Charles W. Smith, president of the Sargent Foundation.

John Masters, executive director of the Episcopal Foundation of Wyoming, noted that Sargent had given his foundation broad discretion in its funding policies, which enabled the board of directors to approve a wide variety of applications. The 2009 grants total $114,420 to individual parishes and $440,000 to Episcopal Diocese of Wyoming programs supporting youth and local parishes statewide.

http://www.jacksonholestartrib.com/articles/2008/12/22/features/home/3bfaa90e655c3ff38725752500267738.txt

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