The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley joins Forefront and community foundations across the state in celebrating the enactment of two new charitable programs that will increase giving and funding for nonprofits and retain dollars and talent in Illinois! The General Assembly enacted the Illinois Gives Tax Credit Act and the Workforce Development Through… Read more…
General Updates
75th Anniversary Lasting Legacy Gala Photo Album & Videos
The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley celebrated its 75th anniversary by hosting the Lasting Legacy gala on October 7, 2023. It's not too late to support our efforts. Donate to support our Youth Engagement in Philanthropy program. Photo credit: Thomas J. King Photography and Remiker Photography. https://youtu.be/7S_izRzpYEI https://youtu.be/26JwBVzG1vQ… Read more…
In the News- Batavia High School Courtyard Transformation Unveiled with a Ribbon Cutting
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…
Laugh, Learn, Repeat: Progress at Turning Pointe
During a recent tour at Turning Pointe Autism Foundation, we were able to view their amazing progress on classroom construction which was made possible through a CFFRV grant. Thank you Turning Pointe for the wonderful work that you do in the community. Read more…
Better Together: Voluntary Action Center of Northern Illinois
Thank you to the Voluntary Action Center of Northern Illinois for presenting the Community Foundation with a beautiful award. They recently hosted a Volunteer Recognition event to thank those that helped them through the pandemic. We appreciate the wonderful work that you do in our community. Read more…
COVID-19: Resources and Tips
As cases of the coronavirus, or COVID-19, appear in the Fox River Valley, we would like to be transparent about how we’re responding to the outbreak as the "community's foundation". Read more…
Relief for Hurricane Victims
"A lot of people had lost everything. They had to be evacuated so quickly that they didn't have time to take anything." - North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper Hurricane Florence has ravaged the Carolinas, destroying houses, businesses, and for many, hope. Our hearts are with the community foundations on the coast and the communities they… Read more…
Ben Smiles Memorial Foundation Makes Precious Smile
Precious, diagnosed with spastic quadriplegia cerebral palsy and epilepsy, is one of the first recipients of a toy from Ben's Toy Closet, a program where children with different abilities can receive toys, switches or other devices that would enable them to play and learn. Read more…
Campership Applications Available
The Weasel’s Boy Scout Campership Fund helps Scouts with financial need attend summer camp. Click above for the application and more information. Read more…
“A History of School District 129” Now Available on DVD!
The Community Foundation’s historic video, “A History of West Aurora School District 129,” is now available on DVD at the Aurora Historical Society's Museum Store. Read more…
