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St. Charles Singers Receives $9K Grant From Community Foundation

For further information:
Kay C. Kendall, Executive Director
St. Charles Singers
(630) 513-5272
execdir@stcharlessingers.com

SCS receives a grant in the amount of $9,025 to be used for capital expenditures.

Professional chamber choir St. Charles Singers is pleased to announce the receipt of a grant in the amount of $9,025 to be used for capital expenditures.  The board of directors and the administrative staff of SCS will use the funds granted to upgrade office technology, specifically purchasing new computers and software for a box office management system.

SCS Executive Director Kay Kendall says the staff deeply appreciates this generous gift.  “Every day we are hindered in this office by an antiquated box office system, slow computers and technical equipment that is not interactive.  The ability to upgrade all this equipment will allow us to work more efficiently and to better communicate with our audience, prospective audience, singers and donors. This gift will have a positive impact on nearly every aspect of our office routine.“

The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley is a collection of individual funds and resources given by local citizens to enhance and support the quality of life in the Fox River Valley Illinois.  The agency is a tax- exempt public charity that allows individuals, businesses and other non-profit organizations to establish permanent endowment and temporary funds within the confines of one large foundation.   The foundation serves the Greater Aurora Area, the TriCities and Kendall County in the State of Illinois.  For more information visit http://www.cffrv.org.

St. Charles Singers, now entering its 29th season, is recognized locally, nationally and internationally for the choir’s uniquely beautiful blend of voices.  Jeff Hunt is the choir’s founder and has served as music director throughout the choir’s 28 year history.  St. Charles Singers’ mission is to perform, promote and preserve the finest choral music.  For more information or to purchase tickets for the 2012-2013 season visit www.stcharlessingers.com.

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