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 […]
HIGHER STANDARDS
The Galesburg Community Foundation has been reaccredited with National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations—the highest standards for philanthropic excellence. The Galesburg Community Foundation partners with individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits to help them have the greatest impact with their giving. “National Standards say that we meet the most rigorous standards in philanthropy and is a […]
2022 TURNOUT: GCF AWARDS GRANTS TO 37 LOCAL NONPROFITS
Through its annual grant cycle, The Turnout, Galesburg Community Foundation will award grants to 37 local nonprofits in 2022 to assist them in providing quality programming that benefits the people who call our region home. To be considered for funding, organizations submit an application that is reviewed by a committee of local volunteers. Decisions are […]
ALEXIS COMMUNITY FUND REACHES GOAL
The Alexis Community Fund recently reached its goal for a challenge match grant of $70,000 provided by the Twomey Foundation, United Way of Greater Warren County, and Galesburg Community Foundation. Thanks to many generous contributors, the fund not only met the challenge goal, but exceeded it by more than $10,000. After the Alexis Memorial Day […]
THE TURNOUT EMPOWERS LOCAL NONPROFITS TO MAKE THEIR WORK HAPPEN
The Historic Ellisville Restoration Organization (HERO) was one of 37 nonprofits supported by a Galesburg Community Foundation Turnout Grant in the last year. HERO’s initiative “A New Beginning” sought to revitalize the nonprofit’s event-driven fundraising strategy, make upgrades to its Opera House Theater, and resume performances there by the youth Spoon River Rascals Theatre Troupe. “During the […]
