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JOIN US for Philanthropy On The Rocks on June 21! We thought it would be fun to bring some friends together, both new and old to help us...
Eric Dregne
May 23, 20221 min read
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PRESS: Community Foundation Awards $10,000
The Community Foundation announced recipients of three grants from the Future Fund for Jo Daviess County. The Community Foundation’s...
Eric Dregne
Apr 29, 20222 min read
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IT'S SCHOLARSHIP SEASON!
Scholarships represent opportunity. They help students close the gap on the rising cost of continuing their education. Over the next few...
Eric Dregne
Apr 21, 20221 min read
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TAX TIME IS A GOOD TIME TO PLAN GIVING
Over the next few weeks, almost all of us will meet with our accountant, financial planner, or tax advisor. As we prepare our tax...
Eric Dregne
Mar 2, 20221 min read
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WE WANT YOUR IDEAS... FOR THE FUTURE!
The Future Fund Grant is a chance for you to pitch your BIG IDEAS to create an IMPACT on the FUTURE of our COMMUNITY. Applications will...
Eric Dregne
Jan 20, 20221 min read
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NEW YEAR TIPS FOR UPDATING YOUR WILL
For many of us, getting organized is part of our New Year's ritual. The stores have containers and organizing tools on sale, magazines...
Eric Dregne
Jan 2, 20222 min read
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START A TRADITION OF GIVING BACK
The Holiday Season is all about helping others, remembering those we care about and giving gifts. It's also a great time to start a...
Eric Dregne
Dec 18, 20212 min read
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UPDATE: SANDRA ZINK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This is the first in a series of fund updates to reflect on the generosity of donors in the community and to share the impact being made...
Eric Dregne
Nov 21, 20212 min read
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YOUTH FUND AWARDS $10,000 GRANTS
The Community Foundation announced grants to three organizations from the Jo Daviess County Future Fund. The grants awarded this year...
Eric Dregne
Nov 5, 20212 min read
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FOOD INSECURITY PROJECT - FIRST MEETING
This week, about 20 leaders from organizations in the fight against food insecurity gathered at the Thriving Thistle. They represented...
Eric Dregne
Aug 28, 20212 min read
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LEARN HOW AN ENDOWMENT GIVES FOREVER.
One of the most exciting gifts you can make to your favorite organization is a gift to their endowment. WHY? Because endowments provide...
Eric Dregne
Jul 11, 20212 min read
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COMMUNITY FOUNDATION AWARDS $10,000 GRANTS
The Community Foundation announced grants to two organizations from the Jo Daviess County Future Fund. The grants awarded this year went...
Eric Dregne
Jun 15, 20212 min read
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2021 SANDRA ZINK SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
The Community Foundation of Jo Daviess County announced the 2021 recipients of the Sandra Zink Memorial Scholarship. The award is given...
Eric Dregne
May 20, 20212 min read
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NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH JDLF GIVES
This week, about 20 leaders from organizations in the fight against food insecurity gathered at the Thriving Thistle. They represented...
Eric Dregne
May 11, 20212 min read
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LET'S STOP HUNGER - TOGETHER
Every day, people in our County struggle to access the food they need. Over the past year we've all seen countless examples of people...
Eric Dregne
Apr 12, 20211 min read
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Donor Advised Fund for A Cause You Love
What are the causes you care about? How do you plan your charitable giving? A donor-advised fund is a great way to incorporate your...
Eric Dregne
Mar 15, 20212 min read
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NEW LEADERSHIP AT YOUR COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
The Community Foundation announced new board leadership and the organization’s first staff person this week. The Board of Directors...
Eric Dregne
Feb 25, 20212 min read
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ANNOUNCING FUTURE FUND GRANTS!
The Community Foundation will be making the first grants from the Future Fund for Jo Daviess County, this spring. The new grant program...
Eric Dregne
Feb 6, 20212 min read
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$200,000 Gift to Community Foundation
An anonymous donor made a very generous gift to the Community Foundation. A $200,000 gift will support the Community Foundations work in...
Eric Dregne
Jan 21, 20212 min read
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CTE Academy Stories - Meet Carter Wild
Get inspired to make a gift to the CTE Academy Capital Campaign! Carter attended the CTE Academy’s Criminal Justice Program during his...
Eric Dregne
Dec 18, 20201 min read
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