News Articles
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Child advocate group receives grant to improve efficiency
The local organization responsible for advocating for children in the Effingham County Circuit Court System will now be able to do so more efficiently.
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Effingham Childhood Development Center after school program receives CommunityWorks support
The Effingham County Community Foundation recently announced that the Effingham Child Development Center was the recipient of a $11,572 grant from the Effingham County CommunityWorks Fund for the “Lights on After School” and summer camp programs for children age 5 to 13.
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Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois recieve $5,000 from Siemer Milling Company Endowment
The $5,000 grant was awarded in support of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience for Effingham County Girl Scout members.
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Businesses donate materials, services for Civil War memorial landscaping
From the Journal Gazette & Times-Courier
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Altamont after school program receives boost in funding
Immanuel Lutheran Church is the recipient of a $5,000 grant from the Effingham County CommunityWorks Endowment for the Altamont After School Care program.
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Preschool scholarship program creates opportunities for young learners
It is the mission of Effingham Preschool for All to provide the opportunity for children ages 3 to 5 to attend preschool so that no child within the Effingham Unit #40 School District enters kindergarten without first having at least one year of preschool experience.
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Local Newton leader named as regional Outstanding Philanthropist
The Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation proudly announces that Newton resident Paul Johnson has been selected as the recipient of the 2015 Richard C. Siemer Outstanding Philanthropist Award.