For further information: Nancy S. Vance, Executive Director NVance@livingwellcrc.org LivingWell Cancer Resource Center, the first of its kind complementary cancer care facility in the Fox Valley region, is pleased to announce the launch of their newly redesigned website,www.livingwellcrc.org. The LivingWell website is an educational and supportive resource for those living with cancer, their loved ones,… Read more…
News & Updates - Page 56 of 57
DayOneNetwork Receives $12K Grant From Community Foundation
The DayOneNetwork recently received three new grants from local foundations. DayOneNetwork is a nonprofit, community-based agency located in Geneva providing service coordination and advocacy services to children and adults with developmental delays and/or disabilities and their families. Grants from the Hansen-Furnas Foundation in Batavia and the Community Foundation of Fox River Valley in Aurora will… Read more…
In Memorium: Thomas and Mary Jo Gray Angott
The Tom and Mary Jo’s Bowl of Soup Advisory Fund was created by David and Midge Schafer as a memorial to their parents, Thomas and Mary Jo Gray Angott. … Read more…
In Memorium: Richard J. Dorsey
Richard J. Dorsey, former principal and basketball coach, has been honored with a charitable fund that serves the educational needs and sports activities at West Aurora High School. Richard Dorsey (1922-2008) passed away on November 11, 2008 following a courageous battle with cancer. Learn More… Read more…
Richard J. Dorsey – Beacon-News, November 15, 2008
Former coach's legacy all class November 15, 2008 The Beacon-News By RICK ARMSTRONG Staff Writer When he coached basketball at West High in the late 1950s, Dick Dorsey was courtside calm in the middle of a storm, his former players will tell you. Above all, the former coach and administrator who lost his battle with… Read more…
Richard J. Dorsey – Chicago Tribune, November 15, 2008
chicagotribune.com Richard J. Dorsey 1922-2008 Part educator, part confidant By Joan Giangrasse Kates Special to the Tribune November 15, 2008 As a longtime educator at West Aurora High School, Richard J. Dorsey seemed to bring out the best in his students. Described as a great listener, he was a confidant to those searching for guidance… Read more…
Richard J. Dorsey – Beacon-News November 13, 2008
November 13, 2008 Beacon News Dick Dorsey didn't remember the final score, or even if his team won or lost the game. But as coach of West Aurora's freshman sophomore boys basketball team, he had the distinction of coaching what is thought to be the first competitive game in West High's gym when it opened… Read more…
Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry Receives $13K Grant From Community Foundation
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…
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…
