Regional News Articles
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Lumpkin Family Foundation named Philanthropist of the Year
This annual award recognizes individuals who have shown remarkable commitment to their community by offering philanthropic support and demonstrating exceptional leadership. Namesake of the award, Rick Siemer, President of Siemer Milling Company and a director of Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation sponsored this year’s award.
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Nominations sought for the Outstanding Philanthropist in Southeastern Illinois
Each year Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation recognizes outstanding philanthropic achievements by individuals in Southeastern Illinois.
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Emory-Kolb joins staff of regional community foundation
The Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation recently welcomed Janeen Emory-Kolb to the administrative staff of the regional philanthropic organization.
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Regional community foundation welcomes Jasper County business man to board of directors
The Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation recently expanded its governing body by one seat and approved the appointment of Mr. Mark Bolander of Newton, Illinois to a three year term.
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Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation in Top Philanthropic Tier Nationally
Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation recently received notification that it has met the nation's highest philanthropic standards for operational quality, integrity and accountability.
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Scott's Pay It Forward Fund makes first grant award
St. Louis Children’s Hospital Foundation recently received a gift of $5,000 from the Scott’s Pay It Forward Fund (SPIFF) to support families of children with cancer who are in need of financial help as they battle this dreaded disease.
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Community based mentoring program receives grant from BP/Meyer Oil
Mid-Illinois Big Brothers Big Sisters recently received a $6,250 grant from BP/Meyer Oil to benefit the Effingham County community-based mentoring program.
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Area Community Foundation celebrates eight-year Illinois CommunityWorks initiative
Foundation leaders attend meeting to recognize the successful statewide Communityworks program sponsored by the Grand Victoria Foundation to collaborate on improving early care and education, workforce development, and land use and protection.
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Effingham Area Philanthropist honored by Regional Community Foundation
Richard C. Siemer is named Outstanding Philanthropist in 2011.
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Community Foundation hosts appreciation dinner
The Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation held its annual community dinner on Saturday, February 26 at Hilton Garden Inn in Effingham, Illinois.
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