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Marklund Performs “A Christmas Carol”

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In the midst of so much negativity in the news, we think it is important to highlight the wonderful things that are happening in our community. One of the organizations that received a grant from the Community Foundation, Marklund, recently invited Julie Christman, Director of Community Involvement and Partnerships to their performance of “ A Christmas Carol.”

Truly touched by the performance, we want to share some pictures with you.  The residents and staff were amazing and everyone in the audience – residents, staff, family members and friends – was inspired and impressed by the dedication of the performers. Barriers to expression were lifted using communication devices, and Brad, the resident who played Scrooge, even grew his hair out to be long and wild so he would look just like Ebenezer Scrooge.

There are so many wonderful organizations in our community like Marklund that are lifting spirits, removing barriers and providing hope to people who have the greatest need. Through the support of generous donors, the Community Foundation of Fox River Valley is able to play a small part in their success.

For more Marklund news and photos, please visit their Facebook page.


Have a story to share with us?
Please contact Julie Christman at jchristman@communityfoundationfrv.org.

YEP has made me realize the importance of being involved in my community, and how to make a difference. There are a lot of problems in the world but if we can do everything that we can to help the world will become a better place. YEP has helped me realize this and encouraged me to help more people in the future.

Madi Porter

YEP Member

I am incredibly grateful for the generosity of the Zari Foundation Scholarship and the Community Foundation in supporting my education. I am majoring in mechanical engineering with a concentration in aerospace engineering at the Rose-Hulman Institue of Technology. In my spare time, I volunteer on campus, in the community and I’m also the principal violist in the symphony orchestra. I hope to make an impact on the next chapter of space exploration by eventually working at a groundbreaking aerospace company such as SpaceX or NASA.

Taytum Newell

Albert M. Zari Scholarship Recipient

Being a part of the Community Foundation scholarship committee is the highlight of my year. For many, a scholarship from the CFFRV is the reason they are able to continue reaching for their dreams and changing the future of our world. I hope each recipients knows just how inspirational they are to those of us who are lucky enough to read their stories.

Jessica Breugelmans

Scholarship Committee Member and Board Member

Give your gift of time and see what it means to the people you impact. Helping others is what life is all about.

Neal Ormond

Donor & Fund Advisor

Grant funds from the Community Foundation helped provide updated technology. These upgrades were transformative. By creating new time saving processes, it turned us into a more efficient organization.

Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry

Grantee

YEP was a great experience to have in high school. I became a more confident person, someone with a lot more perspective. Coming from a small school, YEP allowed me to branch out into my community, meet students from other schools, and learn about their backgrounds. I made some great friends and still keep in touch with them today.

Abby Vagnoni

YEP Alumni

Education is important to us. We support causes that touch our lives and align with our values. We believe in paying it forward. We are here for a short time,, and it is the next generation that will take on what we leave behind.

Michelle Emanuel

Donor and Past Scholarship Recipient

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