DeKalb County Community Foundation
What Gives!
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Greetings!
We're thrilled to report that over the last few weeks, $992,962 in distributions were made for the good of the community.
We hope you are able to take a few minutes to enjoy the stories and articles below. For good. For ever. For DeKalb County.
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Tank Anderson’s Memory Continues to Serve DeKalb Wrestling Community
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We are honored to announce the Donald "Tank" Anderson Memorial Fund.
Created in memory of Tank Anderson (DeKalb native, Army veteran, and retired fire fighter), this fund serves two functions: to support the activities of the DeKalb Wrestling Club and to fund the Donald “Tank” Anderson Memorial Scholarship.
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$104,475 Awarded in "Gifts of Education"
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Each year, charitable funds at the Community Foundation generate scholarship awards ranging from $250-$9,500 for graduating seniors of DeKalb County high schools.
This year, 87 scholarship awards were presented, totaling $104,475.
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June 2019 Stories of Generosity:
- Iyanla Ross (DeKalb)
- Anita Zurbrugg (DeKalb)
- Eleanor Floyd (Sandwich)
Stories of Generosity
- The prompt was simple. Each person was asked to define generosity or to share a story of a time where they heard about, witnessed, or experienced generosity (giving of one’s time, talent, or treasure). Thanks for listening!
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Give DeKalb County Raises
$751,050
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In its sixth year, Give DeKalb County reached new heights with
the most participating nonprofits, the most donations, the highest number of donors, and the largest amount raised
, during the May 2 giving day. A total of 1,901 donors gave back from 43 different states and four countries.
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Renaissance Scholarship
Applications Open
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The Renaissance Scholarship offers a
$1,000 initial scholarship, renewable for up to three years
to an individual returning to school for his or her undergraduate degree after being a part of the work force. If this sounds like you or someone you know, consider applying for a Renaissance Scholarship. Deadline is June 23.
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$123,432 Awarded in Community Needs Grants
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This spring,
29 local nonprofit and community organizations received a total of $123,432 in support for a variety of programs and projects
aimed at serving the needs of the community.
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Youth Serving Programs and Projects Receive $14,005 in Grants
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During the 10 Year Celebration Event on May 9,
Youth Engaged in Philanthropy (YEP) members awarded $14,005 in grants to nine local organizations
for a variety of youth-serving programs and projects.
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Nonprofit Day Registration Open
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Registration is now open for DCNP's annual conference, Nonprofit Day (July 24).
This valuable professional development and networking opportunity offers a keynote presentation, nine concurrent breakout sessions, networking reception, and more.
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DeKalb County Community Foundation | 475 DeKalb Avenue, Sycamore, IL 60178
815-748-5383 | dekalbccf.org
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