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.
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.