Two initiatives increase awareness, combat root causes of hunger
The Hunger Collaborative is working to develop strategies to reduce hunger. Two of those strategies aim to increase awareness of services in the region.
Endowment aims to lift families in Warren County
To help Jamieson Community Center meet the growing needs of the region, they are working with Galesburg Community Foundation to build their endowment.
Legislative tour showcases impact of local nonprofits
State legislators received a firsthand look at the transformative work of local nonprofits within the region during a tour hosted by Galesburg Community Foundation earlier this month.
Feeding more people in the region: Mission Impact Investment celebrates first anniversary
Since it opened, more than 1.5 million pounds of food have been transported from Davenport to the Galesburg food bank branch for distribution.
A reimagined Knox-Galesburg Symphony
An endowment match from Galesburg Community Foundation will help support the nonprofit as it expands its reach to more people through music performance and education for years to come.
Funder partnership takes community giving to the next level
It’s common to see partnerships between funders and nonprofit organizations. What’s less common is funders gathering their resources and working together. But that’s just what’s happening in Warren County.
Community Funds building momentum
What if there was a mechanism to keep wealth in local communities?
Community Funds are endowed funds of Galesburg Community Foundation that are guided by local advisory boards and empowered to award grants that positively impact communities in our region.
Qualified Charitable Distributions Make Giving Easy
Steve and Doris Medhurst are supporting the causes they care about by making charitable contributions directly from their IRA.
Williamsfield Community Fund Awards Grants for Water Tower and Disc Golf Course
The first grants from the Williamsfield Community Fund illustrate the positive impact of creative community investment.
Naomi Law is Ensuring the Causes She Cares About Today Will Be Supported Forever
The Bickerdyke Society recognizes individual who extend their charitable giving long beyond their lifetime.
