Youth Engagement in Philanthropy (YEP) members Jackson and Abby recently attended an Aurora Rotary meeting where they shared information about their involvement with high school clubs and activities -- while also giving a shout out to YEP. Wonderful job, Jackson and Abby! Read more…
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A Look Back at our 74th Year
After two years of virtual meetings, it was wonderful to host the 2022 Annual Meeting in person. It was an honor to celebrate and recognize the years of service and the contributions to the Foundation of several retiring board members: Scott Voris, John Diederich, Rick Guzman, and Duncan Alexander. Several new members were welcomed to the board: Mariana Martinez, Brian Konen, and Don Kremin. Read more…
YEP Student Spotlight: Maximus
Meet Maximus, a senior at West Aurora High School. This is his third year with YEP and he serves as Co-Chair. Read more…
Meet YEP Mentor Daisy Garcia
Meet Daisy Garcia, Social Worker at Unity Hospice of Western Illinois. “I think getting involved in the community is so important because these communities play a major role in who we are and who we become Read more…
YEP Student Spotlight: Mariella
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…
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…