Community Foundation of Grundy County
Community Matters
The E-newsletter of the Community Foundation of Grundy County
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Invitation to May 6th Party
Invitation to May 9th Education Event
Grants for Flood Victims
Grants to Non-Profits
Important Networks to Know
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Invitations galore -- hope you can come!!

Julie Buck
Executive Director

April 2013 



This morning we confirmed that one of our fund holders will be making a short presentation about her fund and the impact she is making as a result.  It's a great story and we KNOW you don't want to miss it!

This event is open to all of our friends -- you don't have to be a "donor" or "partner" to attend.  And due to the generosity of our sponsors, tickets are free, so please come!!

"Thank You" to our Sponsors 
Balasa, Dinverno, & Foltz 
Chamlin & Associates 
Donico, Inc. 
Edward Jones - Kristi Bennington 
Grundy Bank 
Senator Sue Rezin 
Big R Stores 
Mazon State Bank



 
Grants for Flood Victims

We Care, Operation St. Nick, and the Community Foundation have partnered to provide grants to Grundy County families affected by the floods.

Applications are available at all Standard Bank locations, the Foundation website, and at We Care.

Be sure to include hard copies of photos showing the damage!

Donations are also being accepted to pass along to families and the agencies who provide emergency and recovery services.  Please mail your donation to us at 102 Liberty Street, Morris, IL  60450 and we will be sure to pass it along!

Grants for Non-Profits

The Community Foundation has grants for not-for-profit organizations serving Grundy County.  If you are part of an organization who needs grant money for capital purchases, capacity-building, or new programs, please contact Devan at 815-941-0852 to discuss your idea and get a grants brochure.
Revised website!!  CFGC square logo

The Community Foundation of Grundy County has a new look to our website!  Click on http://cfgrundycounty.com to learn about our donor services, grants, and the networks that we co-convene in order to improve the quality of life in Grundy County!
 
Important Networks
to Know


Business Education Council
Next meeting:
Wednesday, May 8th
8:00 am at R-Place Restaurant in Morris

Grundy County Interagency Council
3rd Tuesday at 8:30 am at
First Presbyterian Church, 200 E. Jackson, Morris

Behavioral Health Alliance
4th Tuesday at 3:00 pm in the community room behind We Care, 520 W. Illinois Avenue, Morris

Grundy Partnership for Children
4th Wednesday at 10:00 am in the conference room of the Grundy County Housing Authority, 1802 N. Division, Door #9

Please contact Devan at [email protected] or 815-941-0852 to learn more about each network.
 

"Human service - the act of giving - is one of the best ways to learn how to be a leader."
 

John R. O'Neil 
  

 

          
Community Foundation of Grundy County
Board of Trustees & Staff

Ralph Wolter, President

Tom Tesdal, Vice President

Kristi Bennington, Secretary/Treasurer

Jim Baum

Nancy Bjelland

Lorraine Davidson

Dave Ferguson

Chris Harty

Shantel Leasure

Ann Marie Struck

Dick Walker

Al Yancey

Julie Buck, Executive Director

Devan Gagliardo, Program Director

Judy Hauch, Accounting Manager