by FNWIL | Jan 2, 2025 | Events, Gatsby Gala, Jane Addams Legacy Fund, News, Press Release
FREEPORT, IL (January 2, 2025) — The Foundation for Northwest Illinois is pleased to announce that local businesswoman Doreen O’Brien of Big O’s on the Hollow and attorney Bridget Trainor of Elliott, Trainor & Weller, P.C., are serving as the 2025...
by FNWIL | Nov 12, 2024 | 815Thrive, Stronger Together
Autumn is in the air in northwest Illinois. There’s a chill to the winds that blow, the days are getting shorter, and the leaves are now steadily drifting downward. And, like all the other creatures around us, we are also starting to prepare for a bit of a winter...
by FNWIL | Oct 25, 2024 | Events, Featured Stories
Join us this evening, October 25th at 5 PM, to learn more about the work of The Foundation for Northwest Illinois! We are “hijacking” happy hour so come out with your friends and enjoy some great cocktails including the “Lady Jane” created for...
by FNWIL | Aug 29, 2024 | Featured Stories, Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (PDF)Contact: Sarah Flashing-ClowPhone: (815) 801-3035 (o) (815) 618-8808 (c)Email: sarah@fornwil.org To better inform policymakers on the root causes of poverty and economic insecurity in northwest Illinois, CEO Michelle DeHaven Quast of The...
by FNWIL | Aug 21, 2024 | Craig Wilson Rural Vitality Award, Matt A. Marvin Community Impact Award, News, Press Release, Rural Vitality
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Sarah Flashing-ClowPhone: (815) 801-3035 (o) (815) 618-8808 (c)Email: sarah@fornwil.org [Freeport, IL – August 21, 2024] –The Foundation for Northwest Illinois staff and board gathered with nearly 130 guests at the Celebration Gala, the...