May 2022 - Edition
Greetings!
Happy spring! Thank you for taking a few minutes to catch up on news and updates from YOUR Community Foundation. #philanthropy
Give DeKalb County 2022
Through AMAZING donor generosity, this year's Give DeKalb County event raised over $1.56 million (a new giving day record) in support of 140 organizations and Funds. As mail-in donations (postmarked May 5) continue to come in, the final Give DeKalb County totals will be announced soon.

Thank you, donors! And special thanks to all the Community Partners and Media Sponsors for their tremendous partnership. 
NEW Funds Honor the Legacy of the Hoffmans
We are excited to announce two new Funds that support education in DeKalb County. The Funds are made possible from the estate of Joan L. Hoffman, a Sycamore resident and beloved first grade teacher.

Welcome Sara Nickels
Please join us in welcoming Sara Nickels, administrative manager, to the Community Foundation staff.

"I look forward to supporting the mission of the Community Foundation in my role and getting to know the nonprofits who are making a difference in our community." - Sara

$156,455 Awarded in Spring Community Needs Grants
In this spring round of grantmaking, $156,455 was awarded to 22 local nonprofit and public sector organizations. Community Needs Grants are available in the spring and fall each year for eligible organizations in DeKalb County.

YEP Awards $17,023 in Youth Impact Grants
Youth Engaged in Philanthropy (YEP) is pleased to announce their distribution of $17,023 in youth impact grants. Members awarded grants to fourteen organizations for a variety of youth-serving projects and programs in the community.
Scholarship Opportunities
Applications remain open for the following Community Foundation scholarships through June 1, 2022:
  • Ed and Kim Kapper Physical Therapy Scholarship (For graduate students pursuing a degree in physical therapy)
  • Renaissance Scholarship (For an individual who is returning to school after being part of the workforce)
  • Spinoso Masters Scholarship (For students pursuing a post-undergraduate or master's degree) 

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