by FNWIL | Feb 29, 2024 | economic development, Featured Stories, News, nonprofit sector
Recently staff from The Foundation for Northwest Illinois had the happy problem of needing to be in two places at once. Due to a scheduling fluke, the Greater Freeport Partnership and Northwest Illinois Economic Development hosted their annual dinners on the same...
by FNWIL | Feb 14, 2024 | Events, Featured Stories, funds, News, Press Release
Today, The Foundation for Northwest Illinois announced at a press conference the establishment of 2 funds geared toward supporting youth in Freeport and Stephenson County. Marilee & Ted Odendahl have established a fund in their son Ian’s name that will, in...
by FNWIL | Dec 13, 2023 | Featured Stories, News
The holiday season is a time for celebration, but it also represents a time of reflection and how we can be thoughtful of others and make a difference in our communities. Consider making a donation in honor of a friend or loved one—it’s a gift that’s always the right...
by FNWIL | Nov 1, 2023 | #815thrive, Featured Stories, Food Insecurity, Press Release, Rural Vitality
The Foundation for Northwest Illinois has teamed up with Northern Illinois Food Bank and New Jerusalem Food Pantry of Freeport to hold a drive-thru Holiday Meal Box distribution in Freeport on Monday, November 20. At this event, 500 meal boxes will be made available...
by FNWIL | Oct 11, 2023 | Drogosz, Featured Stories, funds, In Memory
Yesterday, the family, community and The Foundation for Northwest Illinois laid to rest a true servant leader—Richard “Dick” Drogosz. In his 84 years, Dick lived an extraordinary life. Professionally he recorded 38 years with Honeywell International carrying out...
by FNWIL | Oct 5, 2023 | Board of Directors, Featured Fund, Featured Stories, Legacy
Richard “Dick” Joseph Drogosz, 84, of Freeport, IL passed away Wednesday September 27, 2023 at Ascension Living Saint Joseph Village with his family by his side. He was born March 18, 1939 in Chicago, IL, the son of Francis and Estelle (Matuch) Drogosz....