"Community Matters" 
E-Newsletter
June 2016
Mistakes were made
We owe a HUGE apology to Jim Feeney and Mike Wright, both Edward Jones representatives in Morris.

They partnered with Kristi Bennington to sponsor our May "Donor & Partner Appreciation Night" and we forgot to add their names to the list of sponsors.

Sorry, guys - it wasn't our intent to snub you!  Thanks for all you do for us and the community!!
Overdoses in the ER
"The Impact of Drug Overdoses on Local Emergency Departments" is the topic at the Behavioral Health Alliance meeting on Tuesday, June 28th, at 3:00 p.m. at the Canalport Conference Room, 518 W. Illinois Avenue in Morris.

Guest speakers are Maggie Thomas and Robin Stortz of Morris Hospital.  Please call Devan Gagliardo at 815-941-0852 for more information. 
Professional Advisors: Save the date!
Wednesday, September 21st, is the date for the Salvation Army's "Estate and Charitable Gift Institute."

We will be hosting the event live via telecast in the conference room at the Foundation office.

All attorneys, financial planners, CPAs, and insurance reps are invited to attend.

CEUs (including ethics) will be awarded.

Please contact us at 815-941-0852 or [email protected] for more information.
Estate tool: Naming charities as beneficiaries
What's an easy way to leave money to your favorite charity?  Name the charity as the beneficiary of your qualified accounts.
 
For example, maybe you took out an insurance policy on your children when they were little.  Now that they're grown and have their own income and insurance, you might not need that death benefit anymore.  Change the beneficiary to your favorite charity and they will receive the cash.
 
Other investments allow you to name a beneficiary, too, such as bank accounts, IRAs, and annuities.

 
New: Teen Certificate of Employability
The Grundy County Business Education Council is developing a "Teen Certificate of Employability" that will launch in our high schools in the fall.

The curriculum will teach soft skills and other customer service skills to our teens who are preparing for their first job.

The Biz Ed Council and area businesses have been meeting over the past few months to develop the lesson plans and determine when to offer the classes.

If you are a business who hires teens, we'd love to have your input!!!   Please call Christina Van Yperen at the Chamber at 815-942-0113 or Julie Buck at the Foundation at 815-941-0852.  
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