Mike Perry and Kathy Perry, parents of Jacob, have created this scholarship in memory of their music-loving son. Jake graduated Saratoga Elementary School and Morris High School – excelling at sports at both schools. Jake loved music and taught himself how to play the guitar and the piano. He developed a significant mental illness in …
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Since 2015, I have had the privilege of working closely with students from our local high schools through our Youth Philanthropy Program. The Youth Philanthropy Initiative is a program of the Community Foundation of Grundy County, which hopes to cultivate young philanthropists who will follow the learned traditions of giving and serving their community throughout …
March 29, 2021 Phylicia Rashad was once quoted as saying, “When women come together with a collective intention, magic happens.” I couldn’t agree more. I feel privileged to work in a field where I am surrounded by women and witness the magic of collective impact happen. Not to undermine men, but I have …
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This past year, the Grant Committee became increasingly aware of the effects Covid was having on not-for-profits and school districts alike. Therefore, many of our grants in 2020 were in response to needs that emerged out of the pandemic. In total, $35,000 in grants was awarded to 13 different organizations last year. Half of those grants …
Our meeting may have looked different, but the impact remained the same!! We are happy to announce the 100+ Women Who Care were able to provide $1,500 to CASA of River Valley at last night’s meeting!! CASA began their working in Grundy County last January and are currently the voice for 24 abused or neglected …
Less time at work meant more time with family December 28, 2020 by Devan Gagliardo Program Director I recently read on January 1, 2021, for the first time ever hindsight will actually be 20/20. With countless family gatherings, birthday parties, holidays, work events, weddings, and fundraisers cancelled it really was a year of disappointment …
What do a children’s author, K9 Unit, mammogram machine, cemetery, golfing, community music, and those affected by a tornado have in common? They have all benefitted from a fund at the Community Foundation of Grundy County. With the ability to work with donors to impact a wide range of organizations and activities for years to …
Everyday community foundations around the country support their respective communities by supporting donors and non-profits alike. Because each community is different, each community foundation is different. Locally, the Community Foundation of Grundy County supports a variety of topics from early childhood to mental health to land use and everything in between through our donor funds …
Congratulations to the 2020 Youth Philanthropy Grant Recipients!! A big thank you to all the schools, students, and organizations for your participation this year. We are so proud of these students and excited for the charities they chose – it means that the teens see the value you bring to the residents of Grundy County! …
How many times in the last month have you said “is this real life?” I’ve lost count. Those of us working from home are beginning to feel like we are living in the movie Groundhog’s Day. If you are an essential worker, depending on your job, you could go one of two ways, your life …