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Walter Duy, Guest Columnist The Beacon-News Help kids avoid bullying this new school year "Bullying in our school? No way. There may be some teasing and taunting since kids will be kids, but nothing as serious as someone considering taking their life." This is understandably how many parents and educators think. Think again. I presented… Read more…

The Beacon-News For further information: Ryan J. Dowd, Executive Director (630) 897-2156 ext. 536 ryandowd@hesedhouse.org HESED HOUSE THANKS THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE FOX RIVER VALLEY Once again, the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley has recognized, and responded to, an opportunity to help improve and enrich the lives of individuals in our community. … Read more…

For further information: Shannon Watson, Executive Director Tri City Health Partnership 318 Walnut Street St. Charles, IL  60174 (630) 377-9277 info@tchpfreeclinic.com The Free Clinic Announces Continued Support During Tough Economic Times As the only free medical clinic in central Kane County, Tri City Health Partnership continues to receive support from local organizations that join in… Read more…

Chicago Daily Herald Aurora's finance committee has approved plans for an early childhood center on the city's east side. The proposed $5.5 million, 23,000-square-foot facility will be built on Root Street along the west bank of the Fox River. The proposal will be sent to the city council's committee of the whole on July 20.… Read more…

The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley recently awarded 223 scholarships to area students for the 2010-2011 academic year. The potential value of these scholarships over the next four years is over $755,000. These students, who will be attending colleges and universities throughout the United States, will join 164 other students who are continuing… Read more…

Beacon-News Breaking Free recently received a $17,875 grant from the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley for the purchase of new, customizable, electronic record-keeping and billing software. As a community-based provider of comprehensive services, Breaking Free works collaboratively with a broad base of local agencies to help youth remain drug-free. For those individuals who become… Read more…

Walter Duy, Guest Columnist The Beacon-News Effects of bullying don’t go away easily With the suicide death of Phoebe Prince, the school bullying problem has reared its ugly head once again. Not since the Columbine High School massacre in April 1999 where two boys took the lives of 12 students and one teacher, then their… Read more…

Chicago Tribune Trib Local Geneva (www.triblocal.com) For further information: Denise LeBloch, Vice President, Communications Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital dlebloch@marianjoy.org (630) 909-7103 The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley has awarded Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital a grant in the amount of $10,125 to be used in its Assistive Technology Institute, which provides patients with the opportunity to… Read more…

For further information: John Jaros, Executive Director Aurora Historical Society jjaros@aurorahistory.net (630) 906-0650 A $10,000 emergency grant from the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley will allow the Aurora Historical Society to continue to give the past a future. The Community Foundation grant will help the Society continue to collect and care for the rich… Read more…

For further information: Dan Abella, General Manager The First Tee of Aurora (630) 499-0680 info@thefirstteeaurora.org The First Tee of Aurora & Fox River Valley is pleased to announce receipt of a $9,250 grant from the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley. These grant dollars will be used to purchase much needed computer equipment for… Read more…