March 2023 - Edition
Greetings!
Spring is just around the corner. Can you feel it!? :) Thank you for your continued support of our mission to enhance the quality of life throughout DeKalb County. #philanthropy
NEW Fund Benefits Sycamore Music Education Students
Announcing the Steven 'Mr. G' Griglione Scholarship Fund. This Fund honors Sycamore community music instructor and educator 'Mr. G' and benefits a graduating Sycamore High School music student.

Welcome, Dahlia Roman!
Please join us in welcoming Dahlia Roman, DeKalb representative, to the Foundation Board of Directors. "DeKalb is where I grew as a person and as a professional. This community is my home. I love the people here." - Dahlia
Scholarship Applications Open Through April 1
With just one online application, eligible high school students can apply for more than 80 scholarships the Community Foundation offers. Thanks to donor generosity, various scholarships are available for students.

Internship Program Update
Meet Leslie Wilcher, an alum of the Internship Program. She is a Nonprofit and NGO Studies major at Northern Illinois University and recently served as an intern with Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra.

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.
Give DeKalb County - Nonprofit Registration and Bonus Pool Donations
Eligible DCNP members can register now for Give DeKalb County 2023! Plus, donors who want to support ALL Give DeKalb County nonprofits can donate to the Bonus Pool.
How Often to Update Your Estate Planning Documents - 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.

Some estate plans age well and are still appropriate decades after the original signing. Other estate plans age poorly and do not accomplish the client’s goals within a few years after signing. So, what reasons contribute to the need for an update to your estate plan?

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