August 2021 Edition
DeKalb County Community Foundation (IL)
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We know August can be a really busy time of year, so thank you for taking a few minutes to catch up on the monthly news from YOUR Community Foundation. For good. For all. For ever.
Charitable Fund Continues Family Philanthropy
We are happy to announce the Drake Castle Charitable Fund. This new Donor Advised Fund will align with the charitable interests of David B. Castle, which include child and adult education, English as a second language, adult literacy, and more.

Local Educators Recognized for Excellence
The Community Foundation and DeKalb County Regional Office of Education recently recognized local educators and support staff during the annual Excellence in Education Awards reception. Recipients were from Genoa-Kingston, Hiawatha, and Sycamore school districts. Over the past 22 years, the event has recognized 109 educators and distributed $109,000 in awards. Thank you to donor Yvonne Johnson for making this possible! 

Registration Open for 2021 Nonprofit Day
The DeKalb County Nonprofit Partnership is happy to announce Nonprofit Day 2021, Leading with Joy. This valuable professional development opportunity is free for DCNP members. Come enjoy networking, comradery, and two presentations led by certified coach, experienced consultant, and dynamic speaker, Dr. Jax ML Black.

Students With Disabilities Find Success In Project SEARCH
#GrantsInAction - Thank you to the generous donors whose support enables us to make grants to organizations like RAMP to support a work immersion program for at-risk teenagers with developmental disabilities.

YEP Seeks High School Students for Membership
Youth Engaged in Philanthropy (YEP) is once again seeking membership applications from local high school students. Students from Hiawatha, Hinckley Big-Rock, and Sandwich high schools are highly encouraged to apply. YEP builds life skills, leadership, and long lasting value for high school students in DeKalb County. 

Fall 2021 Grant Opportunities
Nonprofit and public sector service organizations are encouraged to apply for funding through the Community Needs and Farny R. Wurlitzer Foundation Fund grant programs. The application deadline is September 1 for both grant programs.
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