What Gives - February 2016 - Brett & Thomas Kubasiak Fund Announced!

DeKalb County Community Foundation

What Gives!

February 2016

We know you're busy, so thank you for taking a few minutes to catch up on the activities of YOUR Community Foundation.

Partnering with Community Organizations

Strength Through Partnership - Midwest Museum of Natural History

Located in downtown Sycamore, the Midwest Museum of Natural History is a unique, hands-on learning experience for visitors of all ages. Through generous gifts from donors, the Community Foundation has granted over $74,000 to the Midwest Museum of Natural History for a variety of projects including...

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Serving the community for over 45 years, Open Door Rehabilitation Center in Sandwich provides vocational, residential, and community support services to adults with development disabilities. To assist with the increase in clients served and program expansion, grants have been awarded to Open Door for a variety of projects including...

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Brett & Thomas Kubasiak Scholarship Fund

INTRODUCING the Brett and Thomas Kubasiak Scholarship Fund

After 9 years of success with the fundraising event, 2015 was the final year of the Brett's Run 5K with all remaining race funds transferred to the newly established Brett and Thomas Kubasiak Scholarship Fund.

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Accepting Applications for Music Education Scholarship

Students interested in pursuing a career in music are encouraged to apply for the Palmer Family Music Education Scholarship. Deadline is April 1, 2016. Download an application online!

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Discover Diamond Award, Sycamore Chamber of Commerce

Discover Diamond Award Goes to YOUR Community Foundation

The Discover Diamond award was given for the restoration efforts of the Sycamore Train Depot in preserving a historical landmark in the community. A special recognition and thanks goes to...

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Nonprofit Registration NOW OPEN for Give Local DeKalb County!

Calling all 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations serving DeKalb County! Join us on May 3, 2016 and take part in this supercharged day of giving by registering your organization for Give Local DeKalb County!

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Grant Opportunities Available!

Still time to apply for a number of grants. Deadlines approaching soon!

Community Needs Grant (3/1) - Support for community needs/projects
Wurlitzer Foundation Grant (3/1) - Music and music education support
Palmer Family Music Education Scholarship (4/1) - Music career scholarship
Harold P. Wells Scholarship (4/1) - DeKalb Fire Department employees/family members and KEC Fire/Science Program specific.