Dear Editor, The Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry would like to express its gratitude to the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley for awarding us a $13,000 grant for our technology upgrade project. The Pantry will purchase computer equipment and software to improve our operations and record-keeping capability. As a result, we will be… Read more…
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Glenwood School for Boys and Girls Receives $15K Grant From Community Foundation
For further information: Pat Pretz, Director of Planned Giving ppretz@glenwoodschool.org Glenwood School for Boys and Girls was recently awarded a $15,000 grant from the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley. The grant will facilitate air conditioning repairs for residential cottages on the Glenwood Rathje Campus. Glenwood applied for the grant in June 2008 and… Read more…
Three Fires Council, Boy Scouts of America Receives $10K Grant From Community Foundation
For further information: Nancy Loftus nloftus@bsamail.org (St. Charles, Illinois) Monday, September 8, 2008 – The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley awarded the Three Fires Council, Boy Scouts of America with a $10,000 grant on August 12th toward the construction of the Cub Scout Adventure Camp. The Adventure Camp is a joint venture between… Read more…
Fox Valley Heart Foundation Receives $10K Grant From Community Foundation
For further information: Bonnie Resch bresch@foxvalleycardio.com The Fox Valley Heart Foundation recently received a $10,000 grant award from Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley to enhance heart risk awareness and screening programs in the community. “We are grateful to the Community Foundation for their generosity in supporting our ongoing initiatives that help those less… Read more…
In Memorium: Irene Goldman
Irene Goldman, a former director of the Community Foundation, passed away on August 15, 2008. Irene Goldman (1919-2008) served as a director of the Community Foundation from 1985 to 1995. She lived her entire life in Aurora until moving to Chicago with her husband in the 1990’s. Read More… Read more…
In Memorium: Daniel J. Ruddy
Daniel J. Ruddy (1927-2008) was a director of the Community Foundation from 1973-1989. Mr. Ruddy was educated in Aurora parochial schools. He received a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University. His entire career was spent with Ruddy Brothers, Inc., Contractors and Engineers in North Aurora. Mr. Ruddy was active in many professional organizations.… Read more…
In Memorium: Dr. Howard E. Gillette
Dr. Howard E. Gillette, a former director of the Community Foundation, passed away on July 9, 2008. Dr. Howard Gillette (1915-2008) was born in Lincoln, Nebraska. He was a graduate of East Aurora High School, North Central College and the University of Illinois College of Dentistry. After completing his residency in Oral Surgery at… Read more…
Local Students Receive Scholarships From Community Foundation
The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley recently awarded 208 scholarships to area students for the 2008-09 academic year. The potential value of these scholarships over the next four years is over $720,000. These students, who will be attending colleges and universities throughout the United States, will join 142 other students who are continuing… Read more…
Sten Halfvarson – A Tribute
Chicago Tribune September 03, 2003 By Patricia Trebe, Special to the Tribune. Sten G. Halfvarson, 88 Aurora choral director, composer As a choral director for more than 50 years, Sten G. Halfvarson did more than teach the mechanics of music. He instilled and fostered in his students the beauty of a piece and in… Read more…
