Our President & CEO Sharon Stredde receives an Honorary Doctorate from Aurora University. WGN's chief meteorologist Tom Skilling is also honored. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3FgKphIDlw&feature=youtu.be&t=1h20m18s … Read more…
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2015 Scholarship Awards
Congratulations to our many 2015 Scholarship Program Recipients! This year the Foundation has over 300 recipients, nearly 200 scholarship funds, and awarded over $1 Million over the next four years! Read more…
In Memorium: Louis N. Vago
Louis N. Vago, a former director of the Community Foundation, passed away on April 24, 2015. Read more…
2015 Scholarship Award Notifications
Scholarship award notifications will be sent via email throughout the morning of May 6, 2015. All applicants to the CFFRV Scholarship Program will be notified. Be sure to check your SPAM/junk email folder so that you do not miss any important updates from the scholarship team.… Read more…
An Impromptu Shower
The Community Foundation staff held an impromptu baby shower for Jeff Hartman, the Community Foundation's Executive Vice President. Jeff and his wife Erin are expecting a new addition to their family very soon. Congratulations Erin & Jeff! … Read more…
Community Kindness Gratefully Acknowledged
We are deeply grateful to the individuals, businesses and organizations who have made contributions during the first quarter of 2015 for their commitment to the charitable needs of the community. Read more…
In Memorium: Hal S. Beebee II
Hal Beebee, a longtime Aurora business leader and community volunteer, passed away March 25, 2015. Read more…
Historic Video: Aurora, Illinois Industry in the 20th Century Construction Equipment Industry
View our newest historic video: Aurora, Illinois Industry in the 20th Century Based upon the 2014 book "Reflections on the Transformation of Industrial Aurora" by David Barber Hipp Read more…
Presence Mercy Medical Center Receives $18,000 Grant from Community Foundation of Fox River Valley
Look for a little more sparkle and shine at Presence Mercy Medical Center in Aurora thanks to a grant from the Community Foundation of Fox River Valley. The hospital was able to purchase two new floor scrubbers with an $18,200 grant provided by the Community Foundation. Read more…