$52,225 donated to Lane County literacy groups

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Story Published: Oct 19, 2009 at 8:52 AM PST

Press release courtesy Wells Fargo

The "season of giving" has arrived early this year for eight Lane County non-profit groups who operate literacy and reading programs for local residents.

Serving on behalf of The Cressey Family Charitable Trust, Wells Fargo gave them grants ranging from $2,500 to $10,000. The gifts totaled $52,225.

John Cressey established the general, grant-making private foundation to benefit the Eugene Public Library and other similar community organizations in Eugene and Springfield. Cressey, who died in 2006, was a lifelong resident of Eugene and developed a love of reading at an early age.

Since its creation in 2007, the trust has distributed grants totaling more than $200,000 to several organizations.

Grant Recipients for 2009

  • Eugene Public Library Foundation $10,000
  • Relief Nursery $8,225
  • Eugene Education Fund $7,500
  • Springfield Education Foundation $7,500
  • Start Making A Reader Today $7,000
  • Springfield Public Library $5,000
  • First Book $4,500
  • Bethel School District $2,500

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