Building Bridges: Faith Leaders Convene to Strengthen Our Community

On February 24, The Foundation for Northwest Illinois hosted its first Faith Leaders Roundtable at our Freeport office. This gathering brought together local leaders to discuss the unique needs of our neighbors and explore how we can better support one another through the lens of faith and service. The energy in the room was clear: there is a profound desire for continued collaboration. Two key priorities emerged from this initial conversation: the importance of keeping these leaders at the same table and the urgent need for a comprehensive Community Resource Guide, which our team is currently developing.

Your Voice is Needed
To ensure every congregation is represented, we are still collecting responses for our Faith Leaders Community Insights & Collaboration Survey. If you haven’t shared your perspective yet, we invite you to do so . Your experience is vital to understanding the heart of Freeport and Stephenson County. Faith Leaders Community Insights & Collaboration Survey

Join the Conversation
We are excited to keep this momentum going! We invite all area faith leaders to our second gathering:
When: Monday, April 20th at 10:00 AM
Where: 1525 S. Forest Rd, 2nd Floor (Citizens Bank Building) or join us online via our hybrid link. (contact Sarah@fornwil.org for this link)
Whether you attended the first meeting or are joining us for the first time, there is a seat at the table for you. Together, we can find new ways to help our community collectively thrive.