Press Release Archives | The Foundation for Northwest Illinois

Announcing the Beth Winter Family Fund of Northwest Illinois

by FNWIL | Jul 21, 2025 | Featured Stories, funds, Press Release, Stronger Together

Give to the Beth Winter Family Fund The Foundation of Northwest Illinois is pleased to announce the establishment of the Beth Winter Family Fund of Northwest Illinois. Through a generous donation from Winter Construction and the family of Beth Winter, nonprofit...

Jananne “JR” Schaffner, 2025 Recipient of the Jane Addams Legacy Award

by FNWIL | Mar 11, 2025 | Gatsby Gala, Jane Addams Legacy Award, Jane Addams Legacy Fund, Press Release

At the Gatsby Gala, The Foundation honors local women who, through visionary thinking, leadership, and philanthropy, have made a difference in the lives of others. Like Jane Addams, the recipient of the Jane Addams Legacy Award is a shining example of moral courage,...

The Foundation for Northwest Illinois Announces 2025 Gala Co-Chairs

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...

Foundation CEO Appointed to Commission on Poverty Elimination & Economic Stability

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...

The Foundation Honors Nonprofit Organizations at 50th Anniversary Celebration

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...

New Funds Established to Support Youth in Freeport & Stephenson County

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...