Your February 2020 News From The DeKalb County Community Foundation

February 2020 Edition

DeKalb County Community Foundation

What Gives!

Greetings!

Happy Wednesday! Thank you for your ongoing interest and commitment to philanthropy in DeKalb County. Together, we're leaving a legacy of love and support. #Philanthropy

Keleher Family Scholarship Fund

We're excited to announce the Keleher Family Scholarship Fund , benefiting a graduating senior from Sycamore High School.

“If we can help someone out in any way with the financial challenges of additional schooling, that’s what we want to do.” - Ken Keleher

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Thank you LaVerne Gyant

Please join us as we say THANK YOU to LaVerne Gyant for her time and service on the Community Foundation Board of Directors. LaVerne served on the Community Foundation Board from 2014-2019, representing DeKalb.

Census 2020 Matters!

April 1, 2020 is Census Day. An accurate count of Illinois' population is essential to ensure that the State receives the funding it needs to properly care for its residents and provide critical services and programs.

Participation is very important to funding and support for local programs and organizations .

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Welcome Justin Wegener

Please join us as we welcome Justin Wegener, Sandwich representative, to the Community Foundation Board of Directors.

Justin’s grandfather, James Meyer, served on the original Community Foundation Board (1993-1998) representing the community of Somonauk. “It’s an honor to follow in his footsteps some 26 years later and serve DeKalb County as he did,” said Justin.

Scholarship Opportunities Available

We are currently accepting applications for:

CHS Elburn Scholarship
Palmer Family Music Education Scholarship
Donald and Patricia Pritchard Scholarship
Jeffrey A. Trail Memorail Scholarship
Harold P. Wells Scholarship

Of the 70+ scholarship funds that exist at the Community Foundation, these five are administered through the Community Foundation . The majority of the scholarships are administered through local high schools. Please contact the school counselor at your local high school for information and availability .

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Give DeKalb County

Preparation for Give DeKalb County is well underway! Nonprofit organizations that are eligible to participate in this 24-hour giving day need to register online. Organizations must be DCNP members by March 1 to participate.

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Grant Opportunities Available

Nonprofit and community organizations are encouraged to apply for a grant through any of the following grant programs currently available :

Community Needs Grants - Support programs and projects that benefit the quality of life throughout DeKalb County. 03/01/20 deadline.
Farny R. Wurlitzer Foundation Fund Grants - Support projects that provide music and/or music education. 03/01/20 deadline.

Thank you to the donors who make grants like these possible!

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