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Armando Mendez Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund

Established 1994

Armando Mendez
Armando Mendez

A memorial fund was established by the family and friends of Armando Mendez (1975-1994) as a tribute to the life of this promising young student.

Armando was pursuing a career in the field of architecture at the College of DuPage.

He was a 1993 graduate of Aurora Central Catholic High School where he participated in football, track, tennis and wrestling.

Armando Mendez was a role model for younger students, an inspiring “big brother” to those who knew him.

Scholarships from this fund are awarded to graduates of Aurora Central Catholic High School.

Created in 1994, the fund was established as an endowment in 1998.

…you can always start small, even $25 can make a difference. Remember we can’t take our money with us. Even if it’s just your gift of time. Volunteer and get involved.

Cris Anderson

Cristina & Thomas S. Anderson Endowment Fund | Tom & Cris Anderson Colonial Advisory Fund

We chose the Community Foundation because of its reputation. It’s well known, established and we can trust them to do the job for us.

Dick Schindel

Richard and Susan Schindel Scholarship Funds

Thank you very much for supporting my college education for these four years. I will never be able to repay you for the opportunity that this scholarship has given to me.

Julia H.

[Renewing Scholarship Recipient] Graduate of Hinkley-Big Rock High School

As a first-generation college student from a low-income family, I was worried about how I was going to pay for books and supplies. This scholarship will allow me to focus more on my studies instead of worrying about how to afford college. I am working to not only create opportunities for myself but to motivate future generations. Thank you so much for helping me along this journey!

Moises J.

Claude & Alice Allen Memorial Scholarship Recipient

A community foundation is a donor-driven organization that helps donors custom-design funds that reflect their charitable interests. Through the years, grants from these funds have made a significant impact on our local communities.

Sharon Stredde

President Emeritus

There’s no question in my mind that the scholarship I received opened up possibilities.

Marianne Renner

Past Scholarship Recipient & Current Leadership Coach

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