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THE FOUNDATION FOR NORTHWEST ILLINOIS
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 Northwest Illinois (FNWIL) is partnering with Compeer Financial on the Rural Collaboration...
Press Release: The Foundation for Northwest Illinois Partners with MasterClass to Provide Educational Resources to Nonprofit Organizations in Northwest Illinois
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Sarah Flashing-ClowPhone: (815) 618-8808 (c)Email: sarah@fornwil.org[FREEPORT, IL – August 23, 2023] – The Foundation for Northwest Illinois (FNWIL) has proudly partnered with MasterClass, offering no-cost annual memberships to their...
Happy 815 Day, Northwest Illinois!
Today is a great opportunity to celebrate all that is unique and wonderful about our region: The 815. Reaching from the far northwest corner or our State where Illinois touches the Iowa and Wisconsin borders, hugging the greater Chicago market, and ending just above...
Bridges to the Future Gala: Recap
On August 3, guests celebrated the service of nonprofit organizations and the generosity of those who support those organizations throughout Northwest Illinois. Emcee'd by WIFR's Chief Meteorologist, Mark Henderson, guests enjoyed a beautiful evening of almost perfect...
Press Release: The Foundation for Northwest Illinois Celebrates Area Leaders for Commitment to Region at Upcoming Gala
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sarah Flashing-Clow Phone: (815) 618-8808 (c) Email: sarah@fornwil.org [FREEPORT, IL – July 26, 2023] – The Foundation for Northwest Illinois is hosting the 2nd Annual Bridges to the Future Gala on August 3, celebrating the vital work...
PRESS RELEASE: Organization Changes Name to The Foundation for Northwest Illinois
Contact: Sarah Flashing-Clow, Community Relations Director Phone: (815) 801-3035 Email: sarah@forNWIL.org [FREEPORT, IL – June 29, 2023] – The Freeport Community Foundation is now The Foundation for Northwest Illinois, the organization announced Wednesday, June 28 at...
The Foundation for Northwest Illinois
That’s us. Ye olde Freeport Community Foundation is now going by a shiny, new handle. And as Shakespeare said, “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose, by any other name would smell as sweet,” and we agree. As The Foundation for Northwest Illinois, we are still...
New Prospective Board Member Database in Development
As challenging as it can be for nonprofits to locate new board members who are passionate for their cause, it can be equally as difficult for people who are interested in board service to make the right connections. If you are interested in being considered for board...
Local Pantry Leaders Convene on Food Insecurity Issue
The Freeport Community Foundation is working with area community leaders to collectively discover ways to address the region's on-going food insecurity issues more efficiently and effectively. Our most recent roundtable included leaders from pantries directly...
SSM Health Supports the Mission of the Foundation as a Corporate Partner
Welcome to The Foundation’s newest 2023 Corporate Partner, SSM Health Monroe Clinic! We are very grateful to them for not only their corporate contribution, but also their true partnership and dedication to The Foundation’s mission of empowering nonprofits throughout...