ALTONA HISTORICAL SOCIETY WORKS TOWARD COMMUNITY RENOVATION PROJECT
Knox and Warren Counties are filled with rural communities that are home to generous people with big ideas and can-do spirits. The community of Altona, located in northern Knox County, is certainly no exception. Two of those community members with can- do spirits are Margaret Swanson and Gretchen Main. They both serve on Altona’s library […]
GUIDING PHILANTHROPIC DECISION MAKING
Partnerships with professional advisors are central to the work of Galesburg Community Foundation. Professional advisors not only help community members make strong financial decisions but also guide their philanthropic decisions. Recently, Director of Communications Karlie Elliott Bowman sat down with three local advisors to gain insight into their work and how they see philanthropy play […]
THE QUIET GIVERS
It was at their family farm on the outskirts of Wataga that Mike Robson and his brothers learned a deep and enduring lesson from their parents: give, and teach others to do the same. “They were very, very quiet givers,” recalls Mike. “They didn’t want to bring attention to themselves, but they did show others—through […]
COLLABORATION BRINGS MORE MUSIC TO LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Galesburg School District 205 has a goal of providing all students with a well-rounded education, no matter what barriers may exist. Russell (Russ) Robb, Fine Arts Coordinator at Galesburg District #205, is a firm believer that a well-rounded education includes music education as well. Russ is always looking for ways to introduce more students to […]
COMMUNITY TREASURES OFFERS FULL CIRCLE APPROACH TO PHILANTHROPY
Philanthropy can come to life in a variety of ways—including sharing your time, talent, and treasure, and also by shopping. As National Thrift Shop Day was celebrated earlier this week (August 17), it only seemed natural to feature our very own thrift shop this month, Community Treasures. Community Treasures, the thrift shop owned by Galesburg […]
PHILANTHROPY & COLLABORATION WILL MOVE US FORWARD
Philanthropy is hard at work in our region. COVID-19 can be described using many words—most that come to mind are probably negative—but the one word that continues to come to mind when I’m talking with our local nonprofits is the word inspiring. Inspiring. Throughout COVID-19 I’ve been continually inspired by the people and nonprofits coming together […]
COLLABORATION HELPS KEEP LOCAL SCHOOL CHILDREN FED
Collaboration is key to ensuring hundreds of meals are being delivered to local school children. And collaboration is exactly what’s in order for Knox College’s Blessings in a Backpack, the United Way of Knox County and the Galesburg Lions Club. Due to COVID-19 school closures, Knox College’s Blessings in a Backpack program had extra food that was […]
LOCAL COLLEGE STUDENT PUTS HER SKILLS TO WORK FOR THE GOOD OF HER COMMUNITY
Whitney Koss should be finishing out her junior year of college in Bourbonnais, IL on the campus of Olivet Nazarene University. However, due to COVID-19, Whitney is at home with her family in Oneida. Whitney is studying to become a social worker and has a deep heart for service. A ROWVA graduate, who has always […]
FINDING CONNECTION & JOY IN GIVING
For Ryan Maloney, life is all about connection. It’s something he knows well as he leads a life abundant with volunteerism and generosity, which brings him much joy—and a community of like-minded people. “You never know what connections you will make when you’re out there volunteering,” said Ryan, a fundholder at the Galesburg Community Foundation. […]
#SOMUCHGOODHAPPENING- GALE ELEMENTARY TEACHERS HAVE A PARADE
I hear hashtags are out of style, but my director of communications at the Community Foundation still likes them and uses them, so why not? It’s easy to get wrapped up in the negative right now. Story after story of doom and gloom. We’re clearly in an unknown time. Not knowing what the future really […]