Zalmon Goldsmith (1915-2009), Aurora attorney and friend of the Community Foundation, leaves extraordinary legacy to his community. Mr. Goldsmith, 94, of Aurora passed away on Sunday March 8, 2009 at his home. He was born February 5, 1915 in Aurora, the son of the late Jacob and Pearl (Rossman) Goldsmith. Mr. Goldsmith was a lifelong… Read more…
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In Memorium: Robert Jeffrey “Jeff” Rogerson
Robert Jeffery “Jeff” Rogerson of North Aurora passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2009. Mr. Rogerson was born December 30, 1926 in Oswego and was a graduate of Oswego High School. After serving in the United States Marine Corps, he began a thirty-six year career with the Illinois Bell Telephone Company. His family requested… Read more…
Community Career Center Receives $4K Grant From Community Foundation
For further information: Amy Webber, Executive Director AWebber@communitycareercenter.org The Community Career Center is pleased to announce the receipt of a grant for $4,080 from the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley. The Community Foundation, located in Aurora has been a long time supporter of the Community Career Center and many other organizations around our… Read more…
Joseph Corporation Receives $10K Grant From Community Foundation
For further information: Louise A. Ideran, Operations Coordinator louise@josephcorp.org Joseph Corporation’s Board of Directors and Staff would like to thank the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley for their generous grant in the amount of $10,000 for our technology upgrade project. With the downturn in our economy and home values plummeting with no sign… Read more…
In Memorium: Janette Karnoscak
Janette Karnoscak (1951-2009), beloved associate of West Aurora School District 129, is remembered through a scholarship fund created in her name. Janette Karnoscak was born in Chicago, Illinois. She was a graduate of Reavis High School in Burbank, Illinois and Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Heights, Illinois. Mrs. Karnoscak received a degree in… Read more…
Equine Dreams Receives $20K Grant From Community Foundation
For further information: Sharon Mason, CEO ride@equinedreams.org Equine Dreams would like to express its gratitude to the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley for awarding us with $20,000 for fencing. We will use this money to fence in our horses at our new property, which is located in Newark, IL. After 10 years of… Read more…
American Heart Association Receives $15K Grant From Community Foundation
Home may be where the heart is, but it's also the place where most cardiac arrests occur, putting both the young and the young-at-heart at risk. To save hearts, the American Heart Association recommends calling 911 to activate emergency medical response; initiating cardiopulmonary resuscitation to help maintain vital blood flow to the brain; defibrillation; and… Read more…
Breaking Free Receives $17K Grant From Community Foundation
For further information: Ann E. Spehar, Director of Development aspehar@BreakingFreeInc.org Breaking Free announced today that it is the proud recipient of 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… Read more…
Provena McAuley Manor Receives $10K Grant From Community Foundation
Dear Editor, I want to express the gratitude of staff and residents of Provena McAuley Manor to the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley for approving a grant of $10,165 for our Resident Dining Program. Since 2008, the Manor has been preparing to change our dining from institutional tray service to buffet. The Community… Read more…
Provena Mercy Medical Center Foundation Receives $50K Grant From Community Foundation
For further information: MaryEllen Coombs, Communications Specialist maryellen.coombs@provena.org The Provena Mercy Medical Center Foundation has been awarded a grant in the amount of $50,000 for new equipment in the hospital’s cardiac catheterization lab from the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley. The cath lab is a key area of the hospital, visited annually by… Read more…