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Generosity was instilled in Chris and Lindsay Bayer from a young age– and they are continuing the legacy of giving through their Donor Advised Fund at Galesburg Community Foundation.

With every interaction, we are reminded of the importance of working together to serve our region in the best, most philanthropic ways.

The desire to see Roseville flourish for generations inspired Carol Shaw to attend an informational meeting hosted by the Community Foundation on the new Warren County Community Funds Initiative.

“Nothing in any community is stand-alone and in a small community it is especially important for people to work collaboratively…”

A Q&A with professional advisors Brian Peterson, Molly Palmer and Jane Pratt.

One local family’s lesson in perseverance and generosity.

Local generosity helps ensure students have access to music education.

Philanthropy can come to life in a variety of ways—including sharing your time, talent, and treasure, and also by shopping your local thrift shop, Community Treasures.

The work of our local nonprofits doesn’t just happen. The work of feeding, sheltering, serving, caring, educating, informing and entertaining is all possible thanks to philanthropy and our generous community members who continue giving—even during difficult times. We are proud to say philanthropy is hard at work in our region.

Collaboration is key to ensuring hundreds of meals are being delivered to local school children. And collaboration is exactly what’s in order for Knox College’s Blessings in a Backpack, the United Way of Knox County and the Galesburg Lions Club.

Whitney Koss hasn’t allowed COVID-19 to stop her from serving her community, even if it’s from her family’s kitchen table in Oneida.