GCF NEWS & STORIES

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.

Ryan Maloney inspires others to give of their time and money.

Adam Vitale is encouraging everyone to give to the Rapid Response Fund, as no donation is too small.

Thanks to philanthropy happening at the state level, the Illinois COVID Relief Fund (ICRF) issued Loving Bottoms Diapers Bank the organization’s largest grant to date.

Williamsfield’s Renee Hart is helping ensure no member of her community goes hungry during COVID-19.

Students from across our region are continuing their education digitally, and that includes our Knox County CEO students who are introducing their virtual trade show this week.

It’s National Volunteer Week and we’re taking a minute to say thank you!

#SoMuchGoodHappening is a regular short story featuring the positive stories in our region during COVID-19.