Youth Engagement in Philanthropy (YEP) members had a wonderful time at their annual picnic. Thank you to everyone that came out, including our members, mentors, alumni, board members and guests. A special thank you to the Dunham Foundation for supporting the YEP program. Read more…
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Our Hearts Are With Highland Park
We are saddened and disturbed by the horrific mass shooting at the Highland Park Independence Day Parade. If you would like to provide financial support for the families impacted, our colleagues at The Lake County Community Foundation have ways to help. Read more…
Nonprofit Survey: Let Your Organization’s Voice Be Heard
Please take advantage of this opportunity for your organization's voice to be heard. This brief, anonymous survey takes approximately 10 to 15 minutes. Read more…
Dr. Bernard Cigrand: Father of Flag Day
Dr. Bernard Cigrand (1866-1932) is known as the “Father of Flag Day” and was also a well-known local dentist. In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation that June 14 would become a national day to celebrate the birth of our flag. Read more…
2022 Scholarship Program Award Recipients
The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley is pleased to announce the award recipients of the 2022 Community Foundation Scholarship Program. Read more…
New Fund: Aurora Regional Fire Museum Endowment Fund
Originally established in 1966 as the Aurora Fire Museum, the Aurora Regional Fire Museum preserves the history of the Aurora Fire Department and firefighting in the region through our various exhibits, programs, and events. The museum is located in Aurora’s 1894 Central Fire Station in the heart of downtown Aurora. The Aurora Regional Fire Museum Endowment Fund assists the museum in all areas of managing operations. Read more…
New Fund: Kendall’s Kindness Scholarship Fund
The Kendall’s Kindness Scholarship Fund was created by the Maffia Family in loving memory of their daughter, sister, niece, and granddaughter Kendall Marie Maffia (6/12/2000-10/11/2021). This scholarship has been established to provide funding for a graduating Senior at St. Charles North High School. Read more…
YEP Student Spotlight: Molly
Meet Molly, a senior at Rosary High School. Read more…
New Fund: Dorothy K. Witte Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund
The Dorothy K. Witte Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund honors the memory of Dorothy K. Witte (1912-2008) who taught in East Aurora School District elementary schools for the bulk of her career. She had previously taught briefly in several Lutheran schools prior to having her three children, Elizabeth, Jonathan, and Robert who all graduated from East Aurora High School. Read more…
YEP Student Spotlight: Athena
Meet Athena, a senior at West Aurora High School. Read more…
