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We Are Much Stronger, Together. 

Autumn is in the air in northwest Illinois. There’s a chill to the winds that blow, the days are getting shorter, and the leaves are now steadily drifting downward. And, like all...
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Cocktails for a Cause at Mousie’s on the BLVD

Join us this evening, October 25th at 5 PM, to learn more about the work of The Foundation for Northwest Illinois! We are "hijacking" happy hour so come out with your friends and...
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Michelle DeHaven Quast Appointed to Commission on Poverty Elimination & Economic Stability

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...
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Press Release: The Foundation for Northwest Illinois Honors Nonprofit Organizations for Regional Impact at 50th Anniversary Celebration

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...
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We Are Much Stronger, Together. 

Autumn is in the air in northwest Illinois. There’s a chill to the winds that blow, the days are getting shorter, and the leaves are now steadily drifting downward. And, like all...
Read More

Cocktails for a Cause at Mousie’s on the BLVD

Join us this evening, October 25th at 5 PM, to learn more about the work of The Foundation for Northwest Illinois! We are "hijacking" happy hour so come out with your friends and...
Read More

Michelle DeHaven Quast Appointed to Commission on Poverty Elimination & Economic Stability

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...
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Press Release: The Foundation for Northwest Illinois Honors Nonprofit Organizations for Regional Impact at 50th Anniversary Celebration

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...
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We Are Much Stronger, Together. 

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Autumn is in the air in northwest Illinois. There’s a chill to the winds that blow, the days are getting shorter, and the leaves are now steadily drifting downward. And, like all...
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Cocktails for a Cause at Mousie’s on the BLVD

by | October 25, 2024 | Events, Featured Stories | 0 Comments

Join us this evening, October 25th at 5 PM, to learn more about the work of The Foundation for Northwest Illinois! We are "hijacking" happy hour so come out with your friends and...
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Michelle DeHaven Quast Appointed to Commission on Poverty Elimination & Economic Stability

by | August 29, 2024 | Featured Stories, Press Release | 0 Comments

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...
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Press Release: The Foundation for Northwest Illinois Honors Nonprofit Organizations for Regional Impact at 50th Anniversary Celebration

by | August 21, 2024 | Craig Wilson Rural Vitality Award, Matt A. Marvin Community Impact Award, 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, 2024] –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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