MEET COMMUNITY TREASURES’ NEW MANAGER
Jessica Riggs knows that a little change can go a long way. We might have an item that’s been sitting on the shelf for three months,” she said, “and by moving it or putting it in a different display, it’ll get picked up that day.” As the newest manager of Community Treasures, the thrift store […]
MEET OUR NEW DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
As one Galesburg native returns to her roots, a new chapter opens for the Galesburg Community Foundation. Sarah Grant, who has spent the last 15 years overseeing the McDonough CountyFarm Bureau in Macomb, will join the Community Foundation this November as Director of Development. “We couldn’t be more thrilled to bring Sarah on board in this […]
TURNOUT GRANT RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED
Galesburg Community Foundation is pleased to announce the local nonprofit organizations receiving grants through their annual grant cycle, The Turnout. The Turnout Grant Cycle combines dollars from generous community donors who hold charitable funds at the Community Foundation along with dollars from the Community Foundation’s Impact Fund to fully fund nonprofit proposals providing services that […]
A BRIGHT FUTURE FOR THE REGION
Galesburg Community Foundation welcomes two community leaders who understand the importance of philanthropy to the region: Carol Shaw and Dr. Adam Welty. Both offer great perspective on how philanthropy can continue paving the path toward a bright future for the entire region. Shaw, who grew up in Roseville and runs an insurance business in Monmouth, […]
PARTNERSHIP WILL ESTABLISH REGIONAL FOOD BANK BRANCH
New Regional Food Bank Branch will provide greater access for more than 50 local food pantries, including FISH of Galesburg, which will eventually re-locate and operate out of the new branch located at the intersection of Main and Henderson Streets in Galesburg. GALESBURG, Ill. (March 30, 2021)– Galesburg Community Foundation and River Bend Food Bank have […]
GALESBURG COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION TO OPEN
Galesburg Community Foundation will begin accepting scholarship applications on Saturday, February 1, 2020. Scholarships are open to students who reside in Knox and Warren Counties and meet the criteria associated with the offerings. Applications are available and must be submitted online at the Community Foundation’s website, www.YourGCF.org/scholarships. The deadline to apply is Monday, March 2, 2020 […]
MEET OUR NEW MEMBERS
Three new board members have joined the Galesburg Community Foundation, bringing with them decades of business, volunteer, and work experience. Dr. Brian Plattner, Chad Long, and Jamie Yemm are new to the Community Foundation’s board of directors. “We welcome the talent, the expertise, and the strong community partnerships that these three individuals bring to our […]
FOURTH ROUND OF RAPID RESPONSE FUND GRANTS FOR LOCAL NONPROFITS
The Rapid Response Fund at Galesburg Community Foundation issued the fourth round of grants to four local nonprofits serving the front lines due to COVID-19 in Knox and Warren Counties. The Rapid Response Fund stipulates that priority be given to local nonprofits providing front line services and nonprofits providing basic services to communities already vulnerable […]
LOCAL PHILANTHROPY IS ALL IN FOR THE ARTS
GALESBURG, Ill. (August 25, 2020)– Local individuals and foundations generously donated a total of $40,000 to take full advantage of a $20,000 match grant from Arts Alliance Illinois and the Arts for Illinois Relief Fund (AIRF) to provide emergency operating support to local arts organizations. Galesburg Community Foundation was among a select group of Illinois […]
RAPID RESPONSE FUND ISSUES THIRD ROUND OF NONPROFIT GRANTS
GALESBURG, Ill. (August 10, 2020)– The Rapid Response Fund at Galesburg Community Foundation issued the third round of grants to seven local nonprofits serving the front lines due to COVID-19 in Knox and Warren Counties. The Rapid Response Fund stipulates that priority be given to local nonprofits providing front line services and nonprofits providing basic […]