COMMUNITY TREASURES OFFERS FULL CIRCLE APPROACH TO PHILANTHROPY
Philanthropy can come to life in a variety of ways—including sharing your time, talent, and treasure, and also by shopping. As National Thrift Shop Day was celebrated earlier this week (August 17), it only seemed natural to feature our very own thrift shop this month, Community Treasures. Community Treasures, the thrift shop owned by Galesburg […]
PHILANTHROPY & COLLABORATION WILL MOVE US FORWARD
Philanthropy is hard at work in our region. COVID-19 can be described using many words—most that come to mind are probably negative—but the one word that continues to come to mind when I’m talking with our local nonprofits is the word inspiring. Inspiring. Throughout COVID-19 I’ve been continually inspired by the people and nonprofits coming together […]
COLLABORATION HELPS KEEP LOCAL SCHOOL CHILDREN FED
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. Due to COVID-19 school closures, Knox College’s Blessings in a Backpack program had extra food that was […]
LOCAL COLLEGE STUDENT PUTS HER SKILLS TO WORK FOR THE GOOD OF HER COMMUNITY
Whitney Koss should be finishing out her junior year of college in Bourbonnais, IL on the campus of Olivet Nazarene University. However, due to COVID-19, Whitney is at home with her family in Oneida. Whitney is studying to become a social worker and has a deep heart for service. A ROWVA graduate, who has always […]
FINDING CONNECTION & JOY IN GIVING
For Ryan Maloney, life is all about connection. It’s something he knows well as he leads a life abundant with volunteerism and generosity, which brings him much joy—and a community of like-minded people. “You never know what connections you will make when you’re out there volunteering,” said Ryan, a fundholder at the Galesburg Community Foundation. […]
#SOMUCHGOODHAPPENING- GALE ELEMENTARY TEACHERS HAVE A PARADE
I hear hashtags are out of style, but my director of communications at the Community Foundation still likes them and uses them, so why not? It’s easy to get wrapped up in the negative right now. Story after story of doom and gloom. We’re clearly in an unknown time. Not knowing what the future really […]
A HEART FOR SERVICE
Known as Mrs. Hart by many, Renee Hart has a big heart for children and her forever hometown of Williamsfield. This big heart prompted her to apply for a grant from the Rapid Response Fund at Galesburg Community Foundation to help increase the number of people receiving emergency food in her hometown through their Blessings […]
#SOMUCHGOODHAPPENING- NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK
In the midst of everything currently happening in our world, it is important to take a step back, reflect, and think about all we are grateful for and all the important people in our lives. Volunteers are one of the groups of people that we are especially grateful for. At Galesburg Community Foundation we have […]
COMBATTING THE TRANSFER OF WEALTH
When it comes to strengthening our local communities philanthropy is a critical tool to employ. Here’s how our team is working to keep wealth local as a means to ensure our communities are healthy for generations to come. Why does talking about and thinking about philanthropy matter? What does it mean to “combat the Transfer […]
GRANTS WITH IMPACT: LOVING BOTTOMS DIAPER BANK CHANGES LIVES ONE DIAPER AT A TIME
Loving Bottoms Diaper Bank, under the direction of LeeAnn Porter, is on a mission to ensure no baby is without clean diapers. The diaper bank, which started in 2015 out of LeeAnn’s home is today known as a “gateway” offering that allows families to be introduced to other local social service agencies and resources. With […]
