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FISH of Galesburg has moved to its new home on Main Street.

The region celebrated the new home of River Bend Food Bank, Galesburg Branch and FISH of Galesburg food pantry with a public open house and ribbon-cutting on November 15.

Galesburg Community Foundation Mission Impact Investment boasts more resources, increased food access for families in need in Knox County and surrounding areas

It was during COVID-19 that the extent of food insecurity in the region became clear to the Galesburg Lions Club.

In just nine months, more than $1 million was raised for Galesburg’s new library through a match grant challenge by the Galesburg Community Foundation to the Galesburg Public Library Foundation.

Jordan Holcomb brings a love for customer service to his role as the assistant manager at Community Treasures, a trendy, philanthropic thrift shop.

Galesburg Community Foundation has been reaccredited by the Community Foundations National Standards Board, which ensures that we have policies in place for financial stability and longevity.

Funds for the grants come from the Community Foundation’s Impact Fund and Donor Advised Funds.

The Fund not only reached its goal for the match grant, but exceeded it by more than $10,000.

Headquartered right here in Galesburg, the Rural Schools Collaborative has grown over just a few short years into an influential national nonprofit.

As we prepare to announce our 2022 Turnout Grants this July, we look back at the impact of last year’s projects on our communities.