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In the new cooler space ae, from left, Lions Club Teasurer Dave Pearson, River bend Food Bank Galesburg Branch Site Director Aaron Baron, Galesburg Community Foundation President & CEO Josh Gibb, FISH of Galesburg President Diane Copeland, Lions Club Past President Kim Norton, and FISH of Galesburg Executive Director Elizabeth Culbertson.

November 2, 2022

Coming together to combat hunger: Lions Club leverages international investment for regional impact

It was during COVID-19 that the extent of food insecurity in the region became clear to the Galesburg Lions Club.

L to R: Galesburg Community Foundation Board President John McClean, Galesburg Public Library Foundation Executive Director Heather Sipes, Galesburg Community Foundation President & CEO Josh Gibb, and Galesburg Library Director Noelle Thompson.

November 2, 2022

New Galesburg Public Library Receives More Than $1 Million Through Match Grant

In just nine months, more than $1 million was raised for Galesburg’s new library through a match grant challenge by the Galesburg Community Foundation to the Galesburg Public Library Foundation.

Jordan Holcomb

September 27, 2022

Meet the New Assistant Manager at Community Treasures

Jordan Holcomb brings a love for customer service to his role as the assistant manager at Community Treasures, a trendy, philanthropic thrift shop.

Dustin Courson

August 29, 2022

Dustin Courson Joins Foundation Board

Courson brings financial and volunteer expertise to the GCF board of directors

Community Foundation Accredited

Higher Standards

Galesburg Community Foundation has been reaccredited by the Community Foundations National Standards Board, which ensures that we have policies in place for financial stability and longevity.

The Turnout

2022 Turnout: GCF Awards Grants to 37 Local Nonprofits

Funds for the grants come from the Community Foundation’s Impact Fund and Donor Advised Funds.

The water tower and a house in Alexis, Illinois

Alexis Community Fund Reaches Goal

The Fund not only reached its goal for the match grant, but exceeded it by more than $10,000.

Catalyzing rural education—and communities

Headquartered right here in Galesburg, the Rural Schools Collaborative has grown over just a few short years into an influential national nonprofit.

The Turnout empowers local nonprofits to make their work happen

As we prepare to announce our 2022 Turnout Grants this July, we look back at the impact of last year’s projects on our communities.

You’re part of this

Trevor Davies is optimistic that the Monmouth community will show up to make a collective investment that will pay dividends for generations to come.

Meet our new communications manager

Cheri Siebken is ready to take her commitment to her hometown to new heights.

4 things to know about the River Bend Food Bank, Galesburg Branch

As the next major milestone of the new Galesburg branch of River Bend Food Bank approaches, here’s what you need to know.

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