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July 20, 2021

SERVING THEIR COMMUNITY IS A WAY OF LIFE FOR BAYERS

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.

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June 11, 2021

Commitment and Collaboration

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

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March 22, 2021

What is Mission Impact Investing?

Mission Impact investments are investments made with the intention to generate positive, measurable social and environmental impact alongside a financial return.

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March 9, 2021

Roseville Community Fund Allows Community Members to Dream Big

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.

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February 3, 2021

Peg Bivens’ Love for Knoxville Will Live On Forever

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

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November 23, 2020

Guiding Philanthropic Decision Making

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

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November 23, 2020

The Quiet Givers

One local family’s lesson in perseverance and generosity.

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October 13, 2020

Collaboration Brings More Music to Local School District

Local generosity helps ensure students have access to music education.

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August 17, 2020

Community Treasures Offers Full Circle Approach to Philanthropy

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.

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July 2, 2020

Philanthropy & Collaboration Will Move Us Forward

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.

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June 9, 2020

COLLABORATION HELPS KEEP LOCAL SCHOOL CHILDREN FED

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.

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June 8, 2020

Local College Student Puts Her Skills to Work for the Good of Her Community

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.

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