CIVIC HEALTH | The Foundation for Northwest Illinois is actively strengthening regional civic health by fostering equitable participation, community trust, and grassroots leadership across Stephenson, Jo Daviess, and Carroll counties. Originally established in 1975, the organization rebranded in 2023 to reflect its broader regional reach. Today, the foundation looks at community health through a holistic lens, ensuring that all residents have a voice in shaping their communities. Learn more...

EAST of WEST INITIATIVES | East of West Initiatives is a comprehensive community development initiative centered in the very heart of our city. This is more than a neighborhood project. It is a homecoming to the ground where our community was founded—the bedrock upon which our collective identity was built, and the site from which our community’s rebirth begins.  Read more...

EMERGING LEADERSHIP NETWORK | ELN is a group committed to driving community impact through engagement with community-based organizations and local leadership. ELN members raise awareness in their personal and professional circles, make philanthropic commitments, and serve as ambassadors for The Foundation for Northwest Illinois.  Read more...

JANE ADDAMS LEGACY FUND | The Foundation for Northwest Illinois is actively strengthening regional civic health by fostering equitable participation, community trust, and grassroots leadership across Stephenson, Jo Daviess, and Carroll counties. Originally established in 1975, the organization rebranded in 2023 to reflect its broader regional reach. Today, the foundation looks at community health through a holistic lens, ensuring that all residents have a voice in shaping their communities. Learn more...

THE JANE CLUB | When you give to the Jane Addams Legacy Fund at any level, you become a member of The Jane Club. As a member, you are invited to participate in educational and social events aimed at both supporting and celebrating women and children in Northwest Illinois. Learn more...

JANE ADDAMS LEGACY AWARD | An annual celebration that honors outstanding local women who mirror Jane Addams’ spirit of moral courage and self-sacrifice. The award recognizes visionary thinkers and leaders who have made a profound, lasting difference in the lives of others across Northwest Illinois. Learn More...