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THE FOUNDATION FOR NORTHWEST ILLINOIS
Room to Grow

Room to Grow

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...

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5 Golden Giving Tips

5 Golden Giving Tips

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...

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Give Local & Shop Local this Holiday Season

Give Local & Shop Local this Holiday Season

As we move through the 2023 holiday and giving season, keep your local nonprofits in mind. Many need your monetary gifts, but many are also great sources for locally sourced holiday treasurers. From a giving perspective, most nonprofit organizations—including The...

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2023 Holiday Meal Box Program

2023 Holiday Meal Box Program

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...

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Richard Drogosz: In Memoriam

Richard Drogosz: In Memoriam

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. Dick grew up...

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Happy 815 Day, Northwest Illinois!

Happy 815 Day, Northwest Illinois!

Today is a great opportunity to celebrate all that is unique and wonderful about our region: The 815. Reaching from the far northwest corner or our State where Illinois touches the Iowa and Wisconsin borders, hugging the greater Chicago market, and ending just above...

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Bridges to the Future Gala: Recap

Bridges to the Future Gala: Recap

On August 3, guests celebrated the service of nonprofit organizations and the generosity of those who support those organizations throughout Northwest Illinois. Emcee'd by WIFR's Chief Meteorologist, Mark Henderson, guests enjoyed a beautiful evening of almost perfect...

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PRESS RELEASE: Organization Changes Name to The Foundation for Northwest Illinois

The Foundation for Northwest Illinois

That’s us. Ye olde Freeport Community Foundation is now going by a shiny, new handle. And as Shakespeare said, “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose, by any other name would smell as sweet,” and we agree. As The Foundation for Northwest Illinois, we are still...

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New Prospective Board Member Database in Development

New Prospective Board Member Database in Development

As challenging as it can be for nonprofits to locate new board members who are passionate for their cause, it can be equally as difficult for people who are interested in board service to make the right connections. If you are interested in being considered for board...

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Local Pantry Leaders Convene on Food Insecurity Issue

Local Pantry Leaders Convene on Food Insecurity Issue

The Freeport Community Foundation is working with area community leaders to collectively discover ways to address the region's on-going food insecurity issues more efficiently and effectively. Our most recent roundtable included leaders from pantries directly...

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New Pathways to Address Northwest Illinois Needs

New Pathways to Address Northwest Illinois Needs

Recorded in autumn of 1963 and released in February 1964, Bob Dylan’s song “The Times They Are A-Changin’” was instantly inspirational. Of this now iconic piece, Dylan was quoted by Cameron Crowe in the album Biograph linernotes: “This is definitely a song with a...

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Bridges Gala: Award Nominations Now Open

Bridges Gala: Award Nominations Now Open

The Freeport Community Foundation is now accepting nominations for both the Matthew A. Marvin Community Impact Award and the Craig Wilson Ecological Stewardship Award to be presented at the Bridges to the Future Awards Gala on August 3rd at The Muse on Cedar Creek....

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Cocktails for a Cause: Event Recap

Cocktails for a Cause: Event Recap

On February 24th, enthusiastic friends and supporters gathered for an evening of networking and elegant cocktails at The Freeport Club. Donations raised at our quarterly Cocktails for a Cause allows The Foundation to meet the most pressing needs of nonprofits who...

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Amazon Discontinues Charity Program AmazonSmile

Amazon Discontinues Charity Program AmazonSmile

Organizations have been notified by Amazon this week that the company is discontinuing their charitable program, AmazonSmile. While they are not ending all of their philanthropic efforts including their affordable housing efforts, they intend to end the AmazonSmile...

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Cocktails for a Cause: February 24 at The Freeport Club

Cocktails for a Cause: February 24 at The Freeport Club

Come out for Happy Hour at Mousie's Lounge in The Freeport Club on February 24th at 5 PM. Enjoy specialty cocktails while supporting the work of The Freeport Community Foundation. There is no admission fee, just an opportunity to network, connect with friends and have...

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