With the help of a grant from The Judy Marzuki Endowment Fund for Nature and Environment, established at the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley in 2012 by Marzuki's brother Jack to "improve and protect the environment and nature which were such an important part of Judy's life." Read the featured by the Kane… Read more…
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Presence McAuley Manor Receives Grant from Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley
Presence McAuley Manor, located at 400 West Sullivan Road, Aurora recently received a grant from the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley. The skilled nursing and rehabilitation center will use the grant money, which totals $17,000, to purchase new therapy equipment, including a Metron Plus Deluxe Hi-Lo Platform, weight rack, heating unit and a Rickshaw Exerciser and Weights. The grant money will also cover the cost of updated furnishings for the therapy, activity and visiting rooms as well as a touch-screen computer and printer for resident activities. Read more…
Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley Awards Renz Center
Renz Addiction Counseling Center was recently awarded $4,430 from the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley in support of purchasing two new computers, network equipment, and group room chairs. Read more…
Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley Awards $20,000 Grant for Barn Restoration
The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley has awarded Garfield Farm Museum a $20,000 grant towards the 1842 Hay and Grain Barn Restoration. Read more…
In Memorium: Arnold E. Lies
Arnold E. Lies, an Aurora business leader, passed away on February 14, 2015. Read More… Read more…
Community Focused Non-Profit Organizations Team Up to Eliminate Lead Poison Risk and Create Safe Homes
Rebuilding Together Aurora (RTA) is pleased to announce its continued ability to create a healthy community thanks to a grant from The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley. Through this grant, RTA will be able to purchase equipment allowing the organization to remove lead paint hazards in Aurora homes more efficiently and effectively, reducing the danger of lead poisoning. Read more…
$10,000 Community Foundation Grant Improves Girl Scout Camp Dean
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In Memorium: Mary Calkins Barbee
Mary Calkins Barbee, a longtime educator at Bardwell Elementary School in Aurora, passed away on January 14, 2015. Make a Memorial… Read more…
In Memorium: Gerald Morrow
Gerald Morrow, a long time supporter of the Community Foundation, passed away on December 22, 2014. Learn More… Read more…
PROJECT HELP RECEIVES GRANT FROM COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE FOX RIVER VALLEY
Project HELP recently received a technology support grant from the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley. The grant will allow Project HELP staff to more efficiently assist families in Aurora and surrounding communities during parent mentoring home visits and parent education workshops. Read more…