November 2022 - Edition
Greetings!
November is one of our favorite months of the year. It's a time to pause and reflect—a time of thankfulness. And we have so much to be thankful for, thanks to our amazing donors!
Welcome Jolene Willis
Please join us in welcoming Grants Director Jolene Willis to the Community Foundation staff. In her role as grants director, Jolene's responsibilities include coordinating, evaluating, and supervising the Foundation's grant programs and scholarship awards, including supporting staff in those roles. 

2022 Report to the Community
Over the last 29 years, we have witnessed tremendous generosity across generations of families, businesses, and communities.  

Donors, THANK YOU! Your gifts keep on giving and touch lives in every corner of the community. 

Applications Open for Kindergarten Readiness Toolkit Grants
Educators in DeKalb County have identified kindergarten readiness toolkits as a positive way to engage young learners and help prepare them for kindergarten. Early learning and kindergarten educators are encouraged to apply for a Kindergarten Readiness Toolkit Grant.

Celebrating One Year!
Thank you to Alison Harris and Becky Zantout for their one year of service with the Community Foundation. Alison serves in a part-time role as a grants manager. Becky serves in a part-time role as a grants and scholarships manager. We are grateful for their work and commitment to the community we serve!
Internship Program Spotlight With Danielle
Meet Danielle Hoske, a spring 2017 participant in the Internship Program. Danielle majored in Nonprofit & NGO studies with a minor in communications at Northern Illinois University.

The Internship Program is a collaboration between the DeKalb County Nonprofit Partnership, the Center for Nonprofit Studies, and Career Services at Northern Illinois University, supported by the Douglas C. and Lynn M. Roberts Family Foundation.
Giving a Gift of Grain
Gift of Grain is a charitable option for farmers and landowners to consider. By giving a gift of grain, farmers align generosity with their charitable interests and receive tax savings at the same time.

This giving option is made possible through a collaboration between the DeKalb County Community Foundation and the DeKalb County Farm Bureau Foundation.
"Powers of Attorney and Charitable Giving"
- EPAC CORNER
Welcome to the EPAC Corner. We are pleased to bring you this content from the Estate Planning Advisory Committee (EPAC) of the DeKalb County Community Foundation.

A power of attorney for property authorizes a trusted person to manage financial matters on your behalf. The power of attorney is only valid while you are living, so it is not a substitute for a Will. One question to consider is if the power of attorney has the ability to make charitable gifts on your behalf.

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