In Memoriam: Robert “Bob” Schick
Robert “Bob” Schick passed away on October 19, 2020. To make a memorial contribution to the The Robert “Bob” Schick Memorial Scholarship Fund, click “In Memoriam” above.
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In Memoriam: Barbara Miller
Barbara Miller passed away on November 17, 2020. To make a memorial contribution to the Fred & Barb Miller Scholarship Endowment Fund, click “In Memoriam” above.
In Memoriam: Robert W. Conklin
Robert W. Conklin passed away on November 11, 2020. To make a contribution in Robert’s memory, click “In Memoriam” above.
In Memoriam: Arthur C. Schlicht
Arthur C. Schlicht passed away on November 7, 2020. To make a contribution in Arthur’s memory, click “In Memoriam” above.
Grantee Spotlight: Northwestern Memorial Foundation
In 2018, the CFFRV awarded a grant to Northwestern Memorial Foundation for the furnishing and renovation of the Vaccine Clinic at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital in Geneva. According to their grant request, “[t]he Vaccine Clinic serves those who are uninsured or underinsured and who often come from low-income families, with little access to resources and quality healthcare.” We spoke with Karin Podolski, director of community health services at Northwestern Medicine, to get an update on the clinic.
Agency Endowment Fund Spotlight: Equine Dreams
Of the funds we administer at the CFFRV, 50 have been created by agencies in our service area to support their organizations into perpetuity. We spoke with Windy Kopecky, therapeutic riding instructor at Equine Dreams in Newark, about the impact of her organization’s agency endowment fund.
Veterans Day Feature
In honor of Veterans Day, we’re sharing the stories of two World War II veterans and native Aurorans, who are also active members of the Roosevelt-Aurora American Legion Post 84. (In fact, we wish there was more room to include all the wonderful stories they shared!) We thank them for their service, and hope […]
Julie Christman Featured in Fundraising Panel Discussion
On October 6, CFFRV President & CEO Julie Christman took part in a panel discussion hosted by Forefront, entitled “Creating a Culture of Fundraising in Your Organization”. This is the latest in CFFRV’s collaboration with Forefront, which aims to build a thriving social impact sector through valuable resources for grantmakers and nonprofits, including workshops […]
In Memoriam: Richard P. Sitch
Friend of the Foundation Richard P. Sitch passed away on September 7. To learn more about Richard and make a donation, click “In Memoriam” above.
Applying for a CFFRV Scholarship Amid COVID-19
Here’s what your student should know this year.