For further information: John Jaros, Executive Director Aurora Historical Society jjaros@aurorahistory.net (630) 906-0650 Exterior refurbishing of the Aurora Historical Society's Tanner House Museum is nearing completion. The work has been partially underwritten by a $15,000 grant from the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley. Work on the historic structure on Aurora's near West Side began in… Read more…
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In Memorium: Ralph C. Putnam
Ralph C. Putnam, Jr., a former administrator of the Community Foundation, passed away on September 9, 2009. Mr. Putnam (1915-2009) served from 1962-1990 on our board of directors and was administrator from 1962-1982. Read More… Read more…
Heritage YMCA Group Receives $5K Grant From Community Foundation
For further information: Tom Beerntsen, President/CEO Heritage YMCA Group 630.420.6277 The Heritage YMCA Group with branches in Aurora, Naperville and Oswego has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley to support the equipping of the new Teen Lounge in the expanded YMCA facility in Oswego. The YMCA now… Read more…
In Memorium: Marguerite E. Miller
The Marguerite E. Miller Education Foundation was created to celebrate the life of an extraordinary woman who touched the lives of many. Learn More… Read more…
Local Students Receive Scholarships From Community Foundation
The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley recently awarded 242 scholarships to area students for the 2009-10 academic year. The potential value of these scholarships over the next four years is over $828,000. These students, who will be attending colleges and universities throughout the United States, will join 147 other students who are continuing… Read more…
In Memorium: William C. Deisher, Sr.
William C. Deisher, Sr., a former director of the Community Foundation, passed away on June 4, 2009. Read More… Read more…
Robert Crown Center for Health Education Receives $20K Grant From Community Foundation
For further information: Kathleen M. Burke, Chief Executive Officer kmburke@robertcrown.org The Robert Crown Center for Health Education has received a $20,000 grant from the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley to add portable education materials to its family life program series. The lightweight exhibit unit contains visual representations of the male and female reproductive… Read more…
In Memorium: Anne S. Goldsmith
We are profoundly saddened by the passing of our dear friend and colleague, Anne S. Goldsmith. Mrs. Goldsmith, who died on May 1, 2009, had been a director of the Community Foundation since 2000. Born in Chicago, she moved to the Aurora community after her marriage to Aurora Attorney Zalmon Goldsmith (1915-2009). Throughout her lifetime,… Read more…
Elburn & Countryside Community Center Receives $10K Grant From Community Foundation
Dear Editor, The Elburn & Countryside Community Center is the recipient of an emergency grant of $10,000 from the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley, located in Aurora. The funding will be used toward the installation of a storm water drainage system for our parking lot. This winter, the Community Center experienced severe icing… Read more…
In Memorium: Ruby M. Frank
Ruby M. Frank (1920-2009), our former chairman of the board, passed away on April 10, 2009. Mrs. Frank was born in McClusky, North Dakota. She attended Mankato College in Minnesota. In 1953, Mrs. Frank moved to St. Charles, Illinois with her husband, Bob, whom she married in 1944. In 1957, she founded Frank's Employment in St. Charles. She… Read more…
