The Daily Herald published an article about the reopening of the Grand Army of the Republic Hall and Museum in Aurora. The renovation to this historic building is ongoing, and the Aurora Public Art Commission Fund within Community Foundation continues to accept donations to finish the project. Read more…
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Daily Herald Spotlights Elise Titiner and the Smashing Walnuts Foundation
The Daily Herald ran an article about Metea Valley's Elise Titiner. Elise helps raise money for the Smashing Walnuts Foundation, which targets pediatric brain cancer. The Smashing Walnuts Foundation Fund was established within the Community Foundation to support her efforts. Read more…
Record-Breaking Scholarship News!
The Community Foundation received 705 scholarship applications - the most in its history! Read more…
Recent Grantee, SPARK, Releases 2016 Calendar
SPARK Early Childhood Collaboration recently received a grant from the Community Foundation to support the publication of its 2016 calendar. Read more…
The Daily Herald Shares Scholarship Article
The Daily Herald picked up the Community Foundation's article about scholarships and posted it on their website. Read more…
Marklund Performs “A Christmas Carol”
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.” Read more…
Tribute to Sharon Stredde by The Voice
October 8, 2015 article in The Voice by Carter Crane: Becoming involved in projects to help others is widespread throughout the country and here at home. Often we take some of the relative and essential organizations for granted. Many of the individuals do their work to offer help without much publicity and little recognition. It is truly widespread and in spite… Read more…
Community Foundation Scholarship Recipient in the News
In an article posted September 21, 2015, the Fox Valley Labor News reports that Community Foundation scholarship recipient Jimmy Tunney is attending Marymount California University. Tunney was awarded a $2,500 scholarship from the Woodruff Johnson & Palermo Labor Scholarship earlier this year. He is studying accounting and playing baseball for the school's team. Continue reading the entire… Read more…
Community Foundation In The News: U.S. News & World Report
In an article released on September 10, 2015, U.S. News and World Report cited the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley as an industry leader in providing numerous scholarships to local students. The article, titled "Know What to Do Before, During and After the Scholarship Search," stresses the importance of applying early and often for scholarships. 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…
