by FNWIL | May 2, 2023 | News
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...
by FNWIL | Apr 19, 2023 | Bridges to the Future, Craig Wilson Ecological Stewardship Award, Events, Matt A. Marvin Community Impact Award, News
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....
by FNWIL | Apr 3, 2023 | News, NINA, Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sarah Flashing-Clow, Community Relations Director Phone: (815) 801-3035 Email: pr@freeportcf.org [Freeport, IL – April 4, 2023] The Freeport Community Foundation is pleased to announce a new initiative, the Northwest Illinois Nonprofit...
by FNWIL | Mar 6, 2023 | Featured Fund, funds, News
This Northwest Illinois/Southwest Wisconsin Fund for Community Development was established by John & Caryl Buford of Orangeville, Illinois in 2007. They believe in the benefits of endowment and want to inspire others to support local nonprofits that foster...
by FNWIL | Jan 19, 2023 | Featured Stories, fundraising, News
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...
by FNWIL | Jan 12, 2023 | Events, Featured Stories, News
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...