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2023 Holiday Meal Box Program

The Foundation for Northwest Illinois has teamed up with Northern Illinois Food Bank and New Jerusalem Food Pantry of Freeport to hold a drive-thru Holiday Meal Box distribution...
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Richard “Dick” Drogosz: The Legacy of a Servant Leader

Yesterday, the family, community and The Foundation for Northwest Illinois laid to rest a true servant leader—Richard “Dick” Drogosz. In his 84 years, Dick lived an extraordinary...
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Richard Drogosz: In Memoriam

Richard "Dick" Joseph Drogosz, 84, of Freeport, IL passed away Wednesday September 27, 2023 at Ascension Living Saint Joseph Village with his family by his side. He was born...
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Press Release: The Foundation for Northwest Illinois Joins Compeer Financial in Rural Collaboration Project

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Sarah Flashing-ClowPhone: (815) 801-3035 (o) (815) 618-8808 (c)Email: sarah@fornwil.org[FREEPORT, IL – August 21, 2023] – The Foundation for...
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2023 Holiday Meal Box Program

The Foundation for Northwest Illinois has teamed up with Northern Illinois Food Bank and New Jerusalem Food Pantry of Freeport to hold a drive-thru Holiday Meal Box distribution...
Read More

Richard “Dick” Drogosz: The Legacy of a Servant Leader

Yesterday, the family, community and The Foundation for Northwest Illinois laid to rest a true servant leader—Richard “Dick” Drogosz. In his 84 years, Dick lived an extraordinary...
Read More

Richard Drogosz: In Memoriam

Richard "Dick" Joseph Drogosz, 84, of Freeport, IL passed away Wednesday September 27, 2023 at Ascension Living Saint Joseph Village with his family by his side. He was born...
Read More

Press Release: The Foundation for Northwest Illinois Joins Compeer Financial in Rural Collaboration Project

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Sarah Flashing-ClowPhone: (815) 801-3035 (o) (815) 618-8808 (c)Email: sarah@fornwil.org[FREEPORT, IL – August 21, 2023] – The Foundation for...
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2023 Holiday Meal Box Program

by | November 1, 2023 | #815thrive, Featured Stories, Food Insecurity, Press Release, Rural Vitality | 0 Comments

The Foundation for Northwest Illinois has teamed up with Northern Illinois Food Bank and New Jerusalem Food Pantry of Freeport to hold a drive-thru Holiday Meal Box distribution...
Read More

Richard “Dick” Drogosz: The Legacy of a Servant Leader

by | October 11, 2023 | Drogosz, Featured Stories, funds, In Memory | 0 Comments

Yesterday, the family, community and The Foundation for Northwest Illinois laid to rest a true servant leader—Richard “Dick” Drogosz. In his 84 years, Dick lived an extraordinary...
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Richard Drogosz: In Memoriam

by | October 5, 2023 | Board of Directors, Featured Fund, Featured Stories, Legacy | 0 Comments

Richard "Dick" Joseph Drogosz, 84, of Freeport, IL passed away Wednesday September 27, 2023 at Ascension Living Saint Joseph Village with his family by his side. He was born...
Read More

Press Release: The Foundation for Northwest Illinois Joins Compeer Financial in Rural Collaboration Project

by | September 6, 2023 | Featured Stories, News, Press Release, Rural Vitality | 0 Comments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Sarah Flashing-ClowPhone: (815) 801-3035 (o) (815) 618-8808 (c)Email: sarah@fornwil.org[FREEPORT, IL – August 21, 2023] – The Foundation for...
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Please join The Foundation for Northwest Illinois for an evening of celebration as we recognize the work of nonprofits throughout Northwest Illinois and honor the recipients of the 2023 Matthew Marvin Community Impact Award and the Craig Wilson Environmental Stewardship Award. Dinner & Drinks begin at 5:30 PM.

$50 per person. Click here for tickets of call (815) 801-3035 or email sarah@fornwil.org.

DATE & TIME

Thursday, August 03, 2023
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Attire: Cocktail Casual

LOCATION

The Muse on Cedar Creek
395 N Cedarville Rd., Freeport, IL 61032 (map)

Individuals & Families

The Foundation empowers our clients to deepen their philanthropic impact through personalized giving vehicles like donor designated funds, donor advised funds, memorials, and more.

Professional Advisors

The Foundation helps professional advisors connect their clients to locally focused philanthropic opportunities that really make a difference. With extensive knowledge of community needs and giving options, we enable you to better serve your clients by helping them achieve their charitable goals.

Nonprofits

The Foundation helps nonprofits carry out their work by awarding grants, forging community partnerships and educating community philanthropists and partners about the organizations most aligned with their charitable interests.

Michelle DeHaven-Quast, CEO

Michelle DeHaven-Quast is an executive leader with nearly 30 years of experience in the nonprofit sector. As CEO, she leads the Freeport Community Foundation in quest of fulfilling its mission, to empower nonprofits to develop solutions that help northwest Illinois communities thrive. Read more…

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