Scholarship payments are currently being issued to colleges/universities. When checking with your school to see if your award payment has been applied to your account, keep in mind a couple of things (continue reading this post by clicking "Scholarship Notes" above). Read more…
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Grants bolster Northern Illinois Food Bank transportation department
(July 2015 – Geneva, Ill.) – Thanks to support from the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley and the Hansen-Furnas Foundation, Northern Illinois Food Bank has added a new sprinter van to its fleet. The van will help efficiently deliver food to hungry neighbors in the Food Bank’s 13-county service area. The van will be primarily… Read more…
ST. CHARLES HISTORY MUSEUM RECEIVES COMMUNITY FOUNDATION GRANT
The St. Charles History Museum is proud to announce that we are the recipients of an $8,000 grant from the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley! This grant will go towards the purchase of two new exhibit cases and hands on interactives for the exhibit hall. Project Information: St. Charles, IL June 6, 2015 - Alison Costanzo,… Read more…
Fund Spotlight: Roots/Pauly Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund
This scholarship fund was established by Karen Roots Helm in memory of the members of her family who attended East Aurora High School. These members include her grandfather Louis A. Pauly, her mother Ethel Pauly Roots, her father Edward James Roots, as well as her aunt Mildred Pauly Tilly (Leo), and her uncle Louis R. “Bud” Pauly (Emma). Read more…
In Memoriam: Robert L. Nelson
Robert L. Nelson, a longtime supporter of the Community Foundation, passed away on July 14, 2015. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorials may be made to the Marjory J. Nelson Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund. To continue to the fund, click "In Memoriam" above. Read more…
Fund Spotlight: Nicholas R. Albers Memorial Scholarship Fund
This fund was created by the Albers Family in 2013 to honor the life of their son and brother, Nick Albers (1985 – 2005). Scholarships from the fund are awarded to graduates of St. Charles North High School in St. Charles, Illinois, to assist the educational futures of those who are dealing with the tremendous challenges of seen and unseen chronic pain. Read more…
In Memoriam: Elsie Ruth Armbruster Dieterich Wagner
Elsie Ruth Armbruster Dieterich Wagner, a long time supporter of the Community Foundation, passed away on June 26, 2015. Read more…
Scholarship Finalization Deadline Approaching
Finalization and Reevaluation Forms are due Tuesday, June 30, 2015. Please submit your materials as soon as possible using the link provided in the email that was previously sent to you. Read more…
Historic Video: Kiwanis Club of Aurora, Illinois
Watch our newest historic video: Kiwanis Club of Aurora, Illinois celebrating 100 years of service. Read more…
Fund Spotlight: Lee W. & Rosemary A. Jordan Scholarship Endowment Fund
Lee W. Jordan (1926-1984) and Rosemary A. Jordan, lifelong residents of Aurora, attended East Aurora High School. Mr. Jordan was employed by Railway Express Agency and was in the trucking business until his death. Mrs. Jordan was employed as a secretary at C.M. Bardwell School in Aurora for many years. Read more…
