Knoxville and Alexis Mini Grants Expand Opportunities in the Classroom
In Knoxville, junior high students are using pocket-sized computers to solve real-world problems in Katie Frey’s STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) class. In Alexis, elementary students at United North are being exposed to other cultures through instruments in Ashley Bushong’s music classes. These opportunities—and many more—are possible through mini grants teachers from the two […]
Williamsfield Community Fund Awards First Grants
The Williamsfield Community Fund awarded grants to the nonprofit Williamsfield Parks Association to complete the disc golf course at Doubet-Benjamin Park and to the Village of Williamsfield to clean the water tower. “These grants are the first of many that will benefit the Williamsfield community today and years into the future,” said Dustin Courson, chair […]
Monmouth Community Fund Nears Goal
The Monmouth Community Fund is less than $20,000 from its goal of $70,000. When the goal is reached, every dollar raised will be matched through a partnership between the Twomey Foundation, Galesburg Community Foundation, and United Way of Greater Warren County. This will not only double the fund’s impact but will jumpstart a plan for […]
Knoxville Community Fund Grant Provides Food to Area Children
Blessings in a Backpack is coming to Mable Woolsey Elementary School in Knoxville through a grant from the Knoxville Community Fund. Blessings in a Backpack is a national nonprofit that provides food on weekends for elementary school children who might otherwise go hungry. “The Knoxville Community Fund awarded a grant to the Knoxville Community Food […]
4 REMINDERS FOR END-OF-YEAR GIFTS
It’s hard to believe that 2022 is almost over, but there’s no doubt about what a wonderful year it’s been! For us at Galesburg Community Foundation, that’s all thanks to the generosity of donors who have made gifts to build strong and healthy communities in Knox and Warren Counties. Before we pause to reflect on […]
A NEW HOME: FISH OF GALESBURG GETS A FACILITY UPGRADE
Six years after it first began its search for a new facility, the FISH of Galesburg emergency food pantry has moved into its new home. “We could not be more excited,” said Diane Copeland, FISH’s president, who added that persistence and teamwork were key to finding the perfect location. That location is the former Rheinschmidt’s […]
NEW RIVER BEND FOOD BANK REGIONAL HUB AND FISH FOOD PANTRY TO OPEN WITH PUBLIC RIBBON-CUTTING CELEBRATION
After extensive construction and renovation lasting the majority of 2022, the River Bend Food Bank, Galesburg Branch and FISH of Galesburg food pantry will celebrate their grand opening on Tuesday, November 15, from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm, with a public open house and ribbon-cutting event. The event will be held at the new Galesburg […]
NEW GALESBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY RECEIVES MORE THAN $1 MILLION THROUGH MATCH GRANT
“The Foundation match grant engaged the whole community to make the new library a reality,” said Galesburg Public Library Director Noelle Thompson. “The Galesburg Public Library belongs to the entire Galesburg community. It was essential that all members of our community have the opportunity to participate in this project.” Galesburg Community Foundation offered a […]
MEET THE NEW ASSISTANT MANAGER AT COMMUNITY TREASURES
Learn more about Jordan Holcomb, who has lived in Galesburg his entire life: What attracted you to the position? I worked in customer service for nine years, the last two as a manager. I’m just very comfortable meeting and talking with new people. When I interviewed, it just felt like a perfect fit. What do you […]
DUSTIN COURSON JOINS FOUNDATION BOARD
Dustin Courson has known about the Galesburg Community Foundation for years, both as a volunteer with local nonprofits and through his work advising clients as a certified public accountant at his firm, Courson & Associates, LLC. But he really saw how GCF can impact a community when his hometown of Williamsfield wanted to build a playground […]
