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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…
Community Foundation Awards $200,000 In Grants
The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley has awarded more than $200,000 to local non-profit organizations. The grants will support capital projects that will help the organizations improve their services. Grants awarded include: • $25,000 to the Association for Individual Development for the renovation of a new group home in Geneva for adults with… Read more…
TriCity Family Services Receives $15K Grant From Community Foundation
For further information: Carol Tritschler, Director of Development ctritschler@tricityfamilyservices.org TriCity Family Services (TCFS) would like to express gratitude to the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley for awarding us $15,000. We will use the funds to replace 15-year-old carpeting and flooring in common areas and wallpaper in client washrooms at our Geneva facility. These… Read more…
In Tribute: Senator Chris Lauzen
Senator Chris Lauzen accepted our request to co-sponsor a bill in the Illinois Senate which would have provided an income tax credit to taxpayers who contribute to a permanent endowment fund within a community foundation. Called Endow Illinois Tax Credit Act, this law was designed to encourage contributions to charitable funds that serve the needs of local… Read more…
