Featured Event

Bickerdyke Society Celebration & Recognition

May 23, 2019

Please join us as we honor and recognize Galesburg Community Foundation’s Bickerdyke Society. The Bickerdyke Society is the Community Foundation’s legacy society which celebrates generous community members who are giving back to their community through planned giving for the causes they care about.

Soangetaha Country Club
Inclement weather accommodations located in the Clubhouse.
3:00 with remarks beginning at 3:30.
Hors d’oeuvres served.

Please RSVP by calling the Community Foundation at 309.344.8898 by Friday, May 10.

GCF NEWS & STORIES

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GALESBURG COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES GRANT RECIPIENTS

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August 7, 2018

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July 30, 2018

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June 8, 2018

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May 29, 2018

KNOXVILLE COMMUNITY FUND OPENS 2018 GRANT CYCLE

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Forefront to Open Regional Office

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March 27, 2018

LOVING BOTTOMS DIAPER BANK SEES GROWTH

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March 26, 2018

HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS

For the Godsil’s gifting their home was the right avenue– it was a hidden gem. With the gift of their home the Godsil’s doubled the benefit the community received.

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Featured Event

Bickerdyke Society Celebration & Recognition

May 23, 2019

GCF NEWS & STORIES

GALESBURG COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES GRANT RECIPIENTS

How will you positively change your community?

Strategic Collaborations Can Help Sustain Your Mission

On-farm concert fuels music, ag passion

DISCRETIONARY GRANT HELPS WESTERN ILLINOIS WIND BAND WOW AUDIENCE DURING CONCERT

JAMIESON COMMUNITY CENTER COMBATS HUNGER IN WARREN COUNTY

Competitive Grant Training To Open With Mandatory Meeting

KNOXVILLE COMMUNITY FUND OPENS 2018 GRANT CYCLE

Planned Giving: Getting the Proper Start

Forefront to Open Regional Office

LOVING BOTTOMS DIAPER BANK SEES GROWTH

HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS

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