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  In an article released today,  U.S. News and World Report cited the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley as an industry leader in providing numerous scholarships to local students.  The article, titled “Know What to Do Before, During and After the Scholarship Search” , stresses the importance of applying early and often for scholarships.  Kevin Ladd, vice

FREEPORT, IL. – September 14, 2015 – The Freeport Community Foundation Youth Advisory Council is in the process of recruiting members for their 2015-2016 Youth Advisory Council board.  In 2009, the Freeport Community Foundation created the Youth Advisory Council (YAC) to promote the involvement of youth in philanthropy and volunteerism.  We will be kicking off

    FREEPORT, IL. –  September 8, 2015 – The Freeport Community Foundation Board of Directors awarded a $4,000.00 grant from the John M. Drogosz Youth Substance Abuse Prevention/Treatment Memorial Fund to The Rosecrance Foundation at a grant reception on August 27 at Rosecrance’s Griffin Williamson Campus.   Grants made from this Fund are directed to

    FREEPORT, IL.  – August 10, 2015 – The Freeport Community Foundation is excited to announce that nominations are open for the Matthew A. Marvin Community Impact Award.  This award recognizes the importance of philanthropy and giving back to residents of Northwest Illinois. The Foundation is currently seeking nominees for the 2015 award.  The

The DeKalb County Community Foundation is accepting grant applications for programs and organizations supporting music and music education in the greater DeKalb County area through August 31, 2015.  Interested applicants should contact George Buck, Advisor of the Farny R. Wurltizer Foundation Fund, at [email protected]  for more information. “The Farny R. Wurltizer Foundation Fund was created

EVANSTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SALUTES SARA SCHASTOK’S 15 YEAR TENURE Surprise Tribute for President & CEO Held July 9 at the Evanston Art Center Approximately 250 guests attended the Salute to Sara celebration to honor Sara Schastok’s legacy as Evanston Community Foundation’s (ECF) first President and CEO on Thursday, July 9 at the Evanston Art Center’s

    The Freeport Community Foundation is currently accepting grant applications for its fall 2015 grant cycle.  On-line application procedure and grant guidelines are available on our website at www.freeportcommunityfoundation.org , by calling the Foundation at 815-801-3035, or emailing to [email protected]. Online registration is required of all FCF grant applicants.  Please go to https://freeportcommunityfoundation.org/grants/application-materials-required/ and

  We’re Moving!   New Address: 3000 Woodcreek Dr., Suite 310 Downers Grove, IL 60515-5401 The DuPage Foundation has a new home. We’re moving our offices to Downers Grove, effective Tuesday, July 7, 2015. Please update your records with our new information. Thank you.            

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