In 2000, we set out to design a community foundation especially for Hudson, one that would reflect the unique character and personality of Hudson residents. In addition to the traditional charitable giving strategies that most community foundations offer (designated funds, field-of-interest funds, unrestricted funds and Donor Advised Funds), we wanted to create the opportunity for donors and their families to experience the special satisfaction that comes from personalized family philanthropy.
Over the past ten years, we have distributed nearly $3 million to charity, $600,000 of which went to charitable causes in the Hudson community from individual donor funds and HCF’s unrestricted resources.