The Community Foundation recently awarded Oswegoland Park District and the American Heart Association a grant to purchase personal CPR training kits. Read more…
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Fund Spotlight: Howard E. Charles, Jr. Endowment Fund
This fund was created to administer a bequest from the estate of Howard E. Charles, Sr. as a memorial to his son, Howard E. Charles, Jr. The income earned by the fund provides scholarships to students pursuing a career in the field of health care. Read more…
Presence Fox Knoll Receives Foundation Grant to Renovate Gazebo
Presence Fox Knoll, a senior living campus in Aurora, recently was approved a $9,000 grant from the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley to renovate an existing structure into an open-air gazebo in Fox Knoll’s spacious outdoor patio. Read more…
New Fund : Weasel’s Boy Scout Campership Fund
This fund was created in honor of Tom O’Malley, known by his friends as “ Weasel”, a long-time Scouter in the Aurora area. The fund will help send Boy Scouts to summer camp. Read more…
Fund Spotlight: Stanley F. & Janette I. Karnoscak Scholarship Fund
The Stanley F. and Janette I. Karnoscak Scholarship Fund was created by the Karnoscak Family and friends to honor the lives of this extraordinary couple. Read more…
Beacon-News Writes Story about Foundation Scholarship Program
Cathy Janek of the Beacon-News wrote the following article about the Community Foundation's 2016 Scholarship Program. Read more…
Kiwanis Club of Aurora Turns 100
The Daily Herald shared this article by the Kiwanis Club of Aurora, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. Read more…
Fund Spotlight: David B. Perry Endowment Fund
This fund was established to administer a bequest from the estate of David B. Perry. David Perry (1919-2003) was born in Kaneville Township. As a devoted member of the Kaneville Historical Society, Mr. Perry worked tirelessly to preserve the rich heritage of his community. Read more…
2016 Scholarship Awards
Congratulations to our many 2016 Scholarship Program Recipients! This year the Foundation has over 700 applicants, nearly 200 scholarship funds, and awarded nearly $1.04 Million over the next four years! Read more…
Daily Herald: GAR Hall to Reopen in Aurora on Memorial Day
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…