Year-Round Shelter Supports the Unhoused
With funding from the Hunger Collaborative, the Knox County Housing Authority (KCHA) and the Salvation Army have transformed their warming shelter into a year-round, overnight facility. By providing consistent shelter year-round, these organizations aim to enhance the physical well-being of unhoused individuals and assist them in securing permanent housing.
Endowment Makes Big Dreams Possible at Camp Big Sky
For twenty years, Camp Big Sky has been a safe haven and a place of exploration. As the only camp in the area where individuals with disabilities can take part in inclusive, barrier-free outdoor activities at no cost, they entertain both large groups and small families for day trips or overnight stays at their 102-acre […]
Enhancing Classroom Experiences: Community Funds Award Mini Grants to Teachers
Community Funds in Alexis, Knoxville, Monmouth, and Roseville are supporting local teachers by awarding mini grants to enhance the classroom experience. Some of the projects that will be funded include forensic science lab materials at Knoxville High School, an outdoor learning oasis at United Junior High School, and an American Sign Language Curriculum at Monmouth-Roseville High School.
Community Funds Across Knox and Warren Counties Empower Local Initiatives with 15 Grants
Community Funds in Alexis, Knoxville, Monmouth, Roseville, and Williamsfield recently distributed 15 grants to organizations that serve their communities. Roseville Kids Place was one of the recipients.
Connecting the Community: Grant supports multi-purpose Community Room
The Community Room at the new Galesburg Public Library is a wonderful example of what can happen when people come together. Through unwavering community support, we created a welcoming space where residents can gather, learn, and connect with one another.
The Turnout strikes a high note for area children and students
Knox College’s Jazz Year brings artists from the world’s stages to the region for multiple events and educational programming. Through The Turnout, area children and students of all ages can participate in these immersive experiences.
Inclusive play: new accessible playground in Knoxville honors Maci Mulvey
The Knoxville Community Fund provided a grant to help fund the installation of accessible playground equipment in James Knox Park in honor of Maci Mulvey.
Exploring innovative solutions to support food pantries
Galesburg Community Foundation invited local food pantries to come together to discuss the obstacles they’re facing and best practices to help them meet their missions.
Collaboration builds stronger teacher pathways
Investing in the development and retention of talented teachers does more than enrich the lives of students. “It also serves as a catalyst for economic growth and vitality within the region,” says Joshua Gibb, President & CEO of Galesburg Community Foundation. To find ways to attract and retain teachers in Knox, Warren, and Henderson counties, […]
Generations apart, impact of two nurses resonates through the region
Helen Wetherbee and Jennifer Hamilton were born decades apart but have the same thing in common—to improve the quality of healthcare in Galesburg.
