Meet Mariella, a senior at West Aurora High School. This is her third year in YEP and she serves as Co-chair of Marketing/Communications Committee. Read more…
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Meet YEP Mentor Dan Barreiro
Meet Dan Barreiro, recently retired as Chief Community Services Officer with the City of Aurora. “There are many reasons why it is important to get involved in the community. The concept of paying it forward is important. We all have benefited from the generosity of others. Being a good person, neighbor and citizen requires getting… Read more…
YEP Student Spotlight: Meet Tatum
Meet Tatum, a sophomore at St. Charles East High School. This is her second year in YEP and she serves as co-chair of the fundraising and grants committee. “I wanted to join YEP because I wanted a chance to connect with other communities besides my own in a deeper way. I’ve always been involved with… Read more…
In The News: Talking Cities Aurora
Julie Christman, the Foundation's President & CEO, recently joined Talking Cities Aurora to talk about the Community Foundation's programs. Watch online.… 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…
Joyce Hemphill, PhD named 2021 Youth Development Practitioner Award Winner
Congratulations to our very own Joyce Hemphill, PhD! The US Play Coalition and Clemson University’s Youth Learning Institute honored her hard work and contributions with the 2021 Youth Development Practitioner Award. 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…
Report To The Community 2020
From the Board Chair & President: As we turn the page and continue our work, we want to reflect and appreciate the bright spots in 2020. Read more…
CFFRV 2021 Scholarship Program: 330 Students Receive Scholarships for College
The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley is pleased to announce the award recipients of the 2021 CFFRV Scholarship Program. Scholarships totaling $1,441,850 for use during the next four years were recently awarded to 330 area students. These students, who will attend colleges and universities throughout the United States, will join 272 other… Read more…
